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viivästys — meaning in English

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English meaning

delay noun A period of waiting before something happens; a hold-up.
relent verb To finally agree to something after initially refusing, or to become less harsh.

Senses

viivästys is used for these senses in English:

delay A period of time before an event occurs; the act of delaying; procrastination; lingering inactivity.
moratory (legal, finance) Pertaining to delay of payment or fulfilment of an obligation.
relent Stay; stop; delay.

delay — full definition

noun A period of waiting before something happens; a hold-up.
verb To put something off until later, or to make it happen later than planned.

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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

viive aikailu jahkailu kuhnailu lykkäys viivyttää lykätä myöhäistää siirtää eteenpäin siirtää myöhemmäksi siirtää tuonnemmaksi pysähdys