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siivous — meaning in English

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English meaning

cleaning noun The process or activity of removing dirt and mess from something.
cleanup noun The act of tidying up or clearing away mess, often after a specific event.

Senses

siivous is used for these senses in English:

cleaning (gerund of clean) The process of making something clean.
cleanup The act of cleaning or tidying something; the act of finishing something off.
housecleaning Collectively, the tasks involved with cleaning a house; the practice of cleaning a house.

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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

puhdistaminen puhdistus siivoaminen