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selkkaus — meaning in English

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English meaning

  • affair noun A matter, event, or piece of business, especially one being discussed in a general or vague way.
  • incident noun An event, especially one that is noteworthy, unpleasant, or disruptive.
  • strife noun Bitter conflict or struggle, sometimes violent.
  • trouble noun A difficult, worrying, or dangerous situation or problem.

Senses

selkkaus is used for these senses in English:

  • affair (military) An action or engagement not of sufficient magnitude to be called a battle.
  • incident An event that causes or may cause an interruption or a crisis, such as a workplace illness or a software error.
  • strife Bitter conflict, sometimes violent.
  • trouble Violent or turbulent occurrence or event; unrest, disturbance.

affair — full definition

  1. noun A matter, event, or piece of business, especially one being discussed in a general or vague way.
  2. noun A secret romantic or sexual relationship, especially involving someone who is already in a committed relationship.
  3. noun A social event, especially a formal or elaborate one.

incident — full definition

  1. noun An event, especially one that is noteworthy, unpleasant, or disruptive.
  2. adjective Naturally connected to or arising from something else.

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