terve

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[edit] Finnish

[edit] Etymology

From a Baltic language.

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terve (comparative terveempi, superlative tervein)

  1. healthy (enjoying health and vigor of body, mind, or spirit).
    Hän oli kolmen terveen lapsen isä.
    He was father to three healthy kids.
  2. healthy, sound (beneficial).
    Kunnon selkäsauna palauttaa aina vintiön terveen kunnioituksen kasvattajiaan kohtaan.
    Healthy spankings never fail to restore a rascal's healthy respect for his educators.
    Terveet moraaliset arvot auttavat kansakunnan vaikeiden aikojen yli.
    Sound moral values help the nation to survive the difficult times.
  3. sound, well (free from injury, disease).
    Hän oli turvassa ja terveenä.
    He was safe and sound.
    Olin sairaana, mutta nyt olen terve.
    I had been sick, but now I'm well.
  4. sound (complete, solid, or secure).
    Reeti vakuutti minulle, että lattialaudat olivat terveitä.
    Fred assured me the floorboards were sound.
    Terve yritys selviää normaaleista kysynnän vaihteluista.
    A sound business can handle normal fluctuations in demand.
  5. able-bodied (having a sound, strong body).

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terve

  1. (informal) Said when meeting, hello.
  2. (informal) Said when departing, bye.

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terve

  1. possessive third-person singular, singular possession of terv