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säädyllisyys — meaning in English

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English meaning

decency noun The quality of behaving in a way that is morally proper, polite, or respectable.
decorum noun Polite, appropriate behavior expected in a particular social setting.
modesty noun The quality of not boasting about one's abilities or achievements; humility.

Senses

säädyllisyys is used for these senses in English:

decency The quality of being decent; propriety.
decorum (uncountable) Appropriate social behavior.
modesty (specifically) Pudency, avoidance of sexual explicitness.

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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”.

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soveliaisuus sopivaisuus hyvä käytös käytöstavat etiketti vaatimattomuus häveliäisyys kainous siveys