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asterisk in Finnish

asterisk in Finnish is asteriski, tähti, tähti-merkki — asterisk means the star-shaped symbol (*) used in writing to mark a footnote, show an omission, or flag something as an exception.

asterisk in Finnish

asteriski
noun
(Eastern Orthodoxy, Roman Catholicism) An instrument with radiating arms resembling a star which is placed over the diskos (or paten) used during the Eucharist to prevent the veil covering the chalice and diskos from touching the host on the diskos.
tähti
noun
(Eastern Orthodoxy, Roman Catholicism) An instrument with radiating arms resembling a star which is placed over the diskos (or paten) used during the Eucharist to prevent the veil covering the chalice and diskos from touching the host on the diskos.
asteriski
noun
Something resembling or shaped like an asterisk symbol.
tähti
noun
Something resembling or shaped like an asterisk symbol.
tähti-merkki
noun
Something resembling or shaped like an asterisk symbol.
tahra
noun
(US, sports, figuratively) A blemish in an otherwise outstanding achievement.
tähti
noun
(dated) A small star; also (by extension) , something resembling or shaped like a star.
korvata tähtimerkeillä
verb
(transitive) To mark or replace (text, etc.) with an asterisk symbol (*; noun sense 1.1); to star.
korvata tähtimerkillä
verb
(transitive) To mark or replace (text, etc.) with an asterisk symbol (*; noun sense 1.1); to star.

What does "asterisk" mean?

  1. noun The star-shaped symbol (*) used in writing to mark a footnote, show an omission, or flag something as an exception.
    "The price came with an asterisk pointing to the terms and conditions."
  2. verb To mark something with an asterisk.
    "The editor asterisked every unconfirmed fact in the draft."

asterisk in a sentence

  • The price came with an asterisk pointing to the terms and conditions.
  • He starred the winning record with an asterisk because of the shortened season.
  • The editor asterisked every unconfirmed fact in the draft.

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Common Finnish translations

Frequently asked questions

What is "asterisk" in Finnish?

"asterisk" in Finnish is asteriski, tähti, tähti-merkki. asterisk means: The star-shaped symbol (*) used in writing to mark a footnote, show an omission, or flag something as an exception.

How do you use "asterisk" in a sentence?

Example: "The price came with an asterisk pointing to the terms and conditions." In Finnish, "asterisk" is asteriski, tähti, tähti-merkki.

Are there other ways to say "asterisk" in Finnish?

Yes — Finnish has 6 translations listed for "asterisk": asteriski, tähti, tähti-merkki, tahra, korvata tähtimerkeillä, korvata tähtimerkillä.

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