/ˈturhɑ/, [ˈt̪urhɑ̝]
AlkuperäUnknown. Cognate with Ingrian turha and Kukkuzi turha.
- futile, in vain (incapable of producing results)
“Hänen ponnistelunsa osoittautuivat turhaksi.” — His efforts proved futile.
“Työmme ei ollut turhaa.” — Our work was not in vain.
“Turhaa, aivan turhaa
On jälkiänsä käydä seuraamaan” — (It's) futile, all too futile
to start following one's own footsteps
- pointless, useless, unnecessary, purposeless, needless (lacking purpose or need)
“Hän aloitti kantansa perustelun, vaikka tiesikin sen turhaksi.” — He began backing up his opinion, although he knew it was pointless.
“Miten niin tämä on turha ostos?” — How is this an useless purchase?
“Jättämällä turhat lisävarusteet pois säästää rahaa.” — You can save money by leaving out unnecessary accessories.
- unfounded, unjustified (lacking justification)
“Joukkue osoitti aiemmat epäilykset tasostaan turhiksi.” — The team proved that earlier doubts about their level were unfounded.
- uncalled-for, unwarranted (not deserved or justified)
“Tuo oli aivan turha kommentti.” — That comment was completely unwarranted.
Muodotturhempi(comparative) · turhin(superlative) · turha(nominative, singular) · turhat(nominative, plural) · turha(accusative, nominative, singular) · turhat(accusative, nominative, plural) · turhan(accusative, genitive, singular) · turhat(accusative, genitive, plural) · turhan(genitive, singular) · turhien(genitive, plural) · turhain(genitive, plural, rare) · turhaa(partitive, singular) · turhia(partitive, plural) · turhassa(inessive, singular) · turhissa(inessive, plural) · turhasta(elative, singular) · turhista(elative, plural) · turhaan(illative, singular) · turhiin(illative, plural) · turhalla(adessive, singular)