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väkivalta — meaning in English

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English meaning

brutality noun The quality of being savagely violent or cruel.
violence noun Physical force intended to hurt, damage, or kill.

Senses

väkivalta is used for these senses in English:

brutality The use of excessive physical force, often in the form of violence.
violence Extreme force.
violence Physical action which causes destruction, harm, pain, or suffering.

brutality — full definition

noun The quality of being savagely violent or cruel.
noun An act of excessive, cruel force, especially by police or authorities.

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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

brutaalius raakuus julmuus rajuus voimakeinot väkivaltaisuudet vääryys