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backpack in Finnish

backpack in Finnish is reppu, selkäreppu, rinkka — backpack means a bag with straps worn on the back, used for carrying books, gear, or supplies.

backpack in Finnish

reppu
noun
A knapsack, sometimes mounted on a light frame, but always supported by straps, worn on a person’s back for the purpose of carrying things, especially when hiking, or on a student's back when carrying books.
selkäreppu
noun
A knapsack, sometimes mounted on a light frame, but always supported by straps, worn on a person’s back for the purpose of carrying things, especially when hiking, or on a student's back when carrying books.
rinkka
noun
A knapsack, sometimes mounted on a light frame, but always supported by straps, worn on a person’s back for the purpose of carrying things, especially when hiking, or on a student's back when carrying books.
reppu
noun
A similarly placed item containing a parachute or other life-support equipment.
reppumatkailla
verb
(intransitive) To hike and camp overnight in backcountry with one's gear carried in a backpack.
kantaa repussa
verb
(transitive, rare) To place or carry (an item or items) in a backpack.

What does "backpack" mean?

  1. noun A bag with straps worn on the back, used for carrying books, gear, or supplies.
    "She packed her backpack for the three-day hike."
  2. verb To travel or hike carrying one's belongings in a backpack, typically on a tight budget.
    "They backpacked through Southeast Asia for six months."
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backpack in a sentence

  • She packed her backpack for the three-day hike.
  • They backpacked through Southeast Asia for six months.

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What is "backpack" in Finnish?

"backpack" in Finnish is reppu, selkäreppu, rinkka. backpack means: A bag with straps worn on the back, used for carrying books, gear, or supplies.

How do you use "backpack" in a sentence?

Example: "She packed her backpack for the three-day hike." In Finnish, "backpack" is reppu, selkäreppu, rinkka.

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

Yes — Finnish has 5 translations listed for "backpack": reppu, selkäreppu, rinkka, reppumatkailla, kantaa repussa.

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