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raakalaismainen — meaning in English

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English meaning

barbaric adj Extremely cruel, brutal, or uncivilized.
savage adj Extremely fierce, violent, or brutal.

Senses

raakalaismainen is used for these senses in English:

barbaric of or relating to a barbarian; uncivilized, uncultured or uncouth
savage Barbaric; not civilized.

savage — full definition

adj Extremely fierce, violent, or brutal.
adj Informally, impressively bold, harsh, or brilliant — often used as a compliment for a sharp comeback or move.
verb To attack fiercely, or to criticise something harshly.
noun An outdated and offensive term once used for a member of an indigenous or "uncivilized" society; now mainly used to mean a fierce or wild creature or person.

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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

barbaarinen villi sivistymätön julma raaka villi-ihminen