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tuumiskella — meaning in English

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English meaning

linger verb To stay in a place longer than necessary, often reluctant to leave.

Senses

tuumiskella is used for these senses in English:

linger (intransitive) To stay or remain in a place or situation, especially as if unwilling to depart or not easily able to do so.
linger (intransitive, idiomatic, often followed by on) To consider or contemplate for a period of time; to engage in analytic thinking or discussion.

linger — full definition

verb To stay in a place longer than necessary, often reluctant to leave.
verb To continue to exist or persist for longer than expected, especially before fading away.

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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

viivytellä viipyillä viipyä riutua