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poloinen — meaning in English

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English meaning

poor adj Having little money or few possessions.
wretch noun A person who is very unhappy or in a pitiful, miserable condition.

Senses

poloinen is used for these senses in English:

pilgarlic (archaic) A pitiable or foolish person.
wretch An unhappy, unfortunate, or miserable person.

poor — full definition

adj Having little money or few possessions.
adj Of low quality or standard.
adj Deserving pity or sympathy.
noun Poor people collectively, especially as a group in society.

wretch — full definition

noun A person who is very unhappy or in a pitiful, miserable condition.
noun An unpleasant or despicable person, often used humorously.

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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

polo rassu raukka rukka raasu huono heikkolaatuinen kehno surkea riittämätön köyhä nöyrä