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kurki — meaning in English

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English meaning

crane noun A large wading bird with long legs and a long neck.

Senses

kurki is used for these senses in English:

Grus (constellation) A spring constellation of the southern sky, said to resemble a crane. It contains the star Alnair and lies south of the constellation Piscis Austrinus.
crane Any bird of the family Gruidae, large birds with long legs and a long neck which is extended during flight.

crane — full definition

noun A large wading bird with long legs and a long neck.
noun A tall machine used to lift and move heavy objects, especially on construction sites.
verb To stretch out one's neck to see something better.

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C2 · Advanced serendipity Fortunate discoveries made entirely by accident.

Gen Z slang rizz Charm — the ability to attract a romantic interest.

B2 · Intermediate empathy The capacity to share another person’s feelings.

C1 · Advanced nonchalant Casually calm and relaxed; unconcerned.

Internet slang delulu Delusional — believing something against the odds.

Etymology nostalgia Greek nostos “return home” + algos “pain”.

C2 · Advanced serendipity Fortunate discoveries made entirely by accident.

Gen Z slang rizz Charm — the ability to attract a romantic interest.

B2 · Intermediate empathy The capacity to share another person’s feelings.

C1 · Advanced nonchalant Casually calm and relaxed; unconcerned.

Internet slang delulu Delusional — believing something against the odds.

Etymology nostalgia Greek nostos “return home” + algos “pain”.

Related Finnish words

nostokurki nosturi kurkottaa (kaulaansa)