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perääntyminen — meaning in English

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English meaning

climbdown noun A retreat or withdrawal from an earlier position or opinion; a backdown.
retreat noun The act of pulling back from danger, especially a military withdrawal.

Senses

perääntyminen is used for these senses in English:

climbdown (figurative) A retreat or withdrawal from an earlier position or opinion; a backdown.
retreat The act of pulling back or withdrawing, as from something dangerous, or unpleasant.

retreat — full definition

noun The act of pulling back from danger, especially a military withdrawal.
noun A quiet, peaceful place, or a period spent away from ordinary life for rest or reflection.
verb To pull back or withdraw from a position, especially in the face of danger or difficulty.

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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

piilopaikka turvapaikka vetäytyminen perääntyä vetäytyä