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tunnistin — meaning in English

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English meaning

detector noun A device that senses and signals the presence of a particular substance or condition.
sensor noun A device that detects a physical change or signal and responds or reports on it.

Senses

tunnistin is used for these senses in English:

detector A device capable of registering a specific substance or physical phenomenon, and that optionally sounds an alarm or triggers a warning.
sensor A device or organ that detects certain external stimuli and responds in a distinctive manner.

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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

ilmaisin anturi sensori aistin tuntoelin