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seitti — meaning in English

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English meaning

gossamer noun A fine, filmy strand of cobweb often seen drifting in the air or caught on bushes.
spiderweb noun The net of sticky strands that a spider spins to catch its prey.

Senses

seitti is used for these senses in English:

spiderweb The net-like construct of a spider containing sticky strands to catch prey.
spiderweb (figurative) Something that resembles a spider's web in being mesh-like, entrapping, or fragile.

gossamer — full definition

noun A fine, filmy strand of cobweb often seen drifting in the air or caught on bushes.
adj Extremely delicate, light, and sheer.

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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

harsomainen seitinohut harso hämähäkinseitti