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suuntaviiva — meaning in English

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English meaning

guideline noun A general rule that helps guide what someone does.

Senses

suuntaviiva is used for these senses in English:

guideline A non-specific rule or principle that provides direction to action or behaviour.
guideline A plan or explanation to guide one in setting standards or determining a course of action.

guideline — full definition

noun A general rule that helps guide what someone does.
noun Advice that helps someone set a standard or decide how to proceed.
noun A faint line drawn to help keep handwritten or printed letters straight.

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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

ohje ohjenuora suositus apuviiva