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likakaivo — meaning in English

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English meaning

cesspit noun An underground pit for collecting sewage and dirty waste water.
cesspool noun An underground pit that collects and holds sewage or wastewater.

Senses

likakaivo is used for these senses in English:

cesspit A cesspool; a pit or covered cistern used to collect sewage and waste water.
cesspool An underground pit where sewage is held.
cesspool (by extension) A filthy place.

cesspit — full definition

noun An underground pit for collecting sewage and dirty waste water.
noun (informal) A place or situation full of corruption and immoral behavior.

cesspool — full definition

noun An underground pit that collects and holds sewage or wastewater.
noun Figuratively, a place or situation that is extremely dirty, corrupt, or unpleasant.

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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

likavesikaivo läävä