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pertuska — meaning in English

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English meaning

partisan noun A strong, often unquestioning supporter of a party, cause, or leader.

Senses

pertuska is used for these senses in English:

bardiche A poleaxe with a long blade that extends beyond the shaft.
partisan (historical) A long-handled spear with a triangular, double-edged blade having lateral projections, in some forms also used in boar hunting.
pertuisan (historical) A kind of halberd or pike.

partisan — full definition

noun A strong, often unquestioning supporter of a party, cause, or leader.
noun A guerrilla fighter operating behind enemy lines, especially during wartime.
adj Strongly biased in favor of one side, party, or cause.

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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

partisaani sissi puolue puolueellinen ryhmäkuntainen kannattaja puolueaktiivi puoluepukari pertuskamies