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vahva — meaning in English

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English meaning

  • burly adjective Large, well-built, and muscular, especially of a man.
  • fast adj Moving or able to move at high speed; quick.
  • hard adj Solid and firm; not easily broken, cut, or dented.
  • jacked adjective Slang: high on drugs, alcohol, or stimulants.
  • mean verb To intend or have in mind as a purpose.
  • potent adj Having great power, strength, or effect.
  • powerful adj Having great strength, influence, or effect.
  • robust adj Strong and healthy, or built to handle stress and hard use without breaking down.
  • stark adj Severe, bare, or bleak in appearance.
  • stiff adjective Rigid; not easily bent or moved.
  • strong adjective Physically powerful; capable of exerting or withstanding great force.

Senses

vahva is used for these senses in English:

  • burly (usually, of a man) Large, well-built, and muscular.
  • fast (dated) Firmly or securely fixed in place; stable. [from 9th c.]
  • fast Firm against attack; fortified by nature or art; impregnable; strong.
  • hard (of drink or drugs) Strong.
  • hard Unquestionable; unequivocal.
  • mean Powerful; fierce; strong.
  • potent Powerful; possessing power; effective.
  • powerful Having, or capable of exerting, power or influence.

fast — full definition

  1. adj Moving or able to move at high speed; quick.
  2. adj Fixed firmly in place; not easily moved.
  3. adv Quickly, or with great speed.
  4. verb To go without food, often for religious, health, or medical reasons.
  5. noun A period of abstaining from food.

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