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pääasiassa — meaning in English

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English meaning

chiefly adv Mainly or for the most part.
mainly adv For the most part; chiefly.
primarily adv Mainly, or first and foremost.

Senses

pääasiassa is used for these senses in English:

chiefly (focus) Mainly or principally; almost entirely.
mainly Chiefly; for the most part. [from 17th c.]
primarily (focus) Of a primary or central nature, first and foremost.

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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

eritoten etupäässä pitkälti pääasiallisesti pääosin suurimmaksi osaksi enimmäkseen lähinnä ennen kaikkea ennen muuta ensisijaisesti