abbey in Finnish
abbey in Finnish is luostari, luostarikirkko — abbey means a monastery or convent, or the buildings that house it, led by an abbot or abbess.
abbey in Finnish
luostari
A monastery or society of people, secluded from the world and devoted to religion and celibacy, which is headed by an abbot or abbess; also, the monastic building or buildings. [First attested around 1150 to 1350.]
luostarikirkko
The church of a monastery. [First attested around 1150 to 1350.]
luostari
The church of a monastery. [First attested around 1150 to 1350.]
What does "abbey" mean?
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noun A monastery or convent, or the buildings that house it, led by an abbot or abbess.
"Tourists queue to visit the ruined abbey on the hill."
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noun A building that was once a monastery, now often used as a stately home or historic site.
"Visitors can walk around the ruined abbey and see where the monks once lived."
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name A diminutive of the given name Abigail.
"Everyone at school calls her Abbey."
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abbey in a sentence
- Tourists queue to visit the ruined abbey on the hill.
- The abbey bell rang out across the quiet valley every morning.
- Visitors can walk around the ruined abbey and see where the monks once lived.
- We had our wedding reception in a beautiful abbey surrounded by gardens.
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Frequently asked questions
What is "abbey" in Finnish?
"abbey" in Finnish is luostari, luostarikirkko. abbey means: A monastery or convent, or the buildings that house it, led by an abbot or abbess.
How do you use "abbey" in a sentence?
Example: "Tourists queue to visit the ruined abbey on the hill." In Finnish, "abbey" is luostari, luostarikirkko.
Are there other ways to say "abbey" in Finnish?
Yes — Finnish has 2 translations listed for "abbey": luostari, luostarikirkko.
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