beacon in Finnish
beacon in Finnish is merkkituli, loisto, merimerkki — beacon means a light, fire, or signal used to guide, warn, or mark a location.
beacon in Finnish
merkkituli
A signal fire to notify of the approach of an enemy, or to give any notice, commonly of warning.
loisto
(nautical) A signal, buoy, post, or other conspicuous mark erected on an eminence near the shore, or moored in shoal water, as a guide to mariners, particularly to warn vessels of danger.
merimerkki
(nautical) A signal, buoy, post, or other conspicuous mark erected on an eminence near the shore, or moored in shoal water, as a guide to mariners, particularly to warn vessels of danger.
viitta
(nautical) A signal, buoy, post, or other conspicuous mark erected on an eminence near the shore, or moored in shoal water, as a guide to mariners, particularly to warn vessels of danger.
maamerkki
A high hill or other easily distinguishable object near the shore which can serve as guidance for seafarers.
varoitin
(figurative) That which gives notice of danger, hope, etc., or keeps people on the correct path; a source of inspiration.
What does "beacon" mean?
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noun A light, fire, or signal used to guide, warn, or mark a location.
"The lighthouse beacon guided ships safely past the rocks."
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noun A person or thing that serves as a guiding example or symbol of hope.
"The charity became a beacon of hope for the whole community."
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verb To send out light or a signal, as a beacon does.
"The tower beaconed across the bay every ten seconds."
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beacon in a sentence
- The lighthouse beacon guided ships safely past the rocks.
- A flashing beacon marked the edge of the runway.
- The charity became a beacon of hope for the whole community.
- To many young players, the old coach was a beacon of fairness.
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What is "beacon" in Finnish?
"beacon" in Finnish is merkkituli, loisto, merimerkki. beacon means: A light, fire, or signal used to guide, warn, or mark a location.
How do you use "beacon" in a sentence?
Example: "The lighthouse beacon guided ships safely past the rocks." In Finnish, "beacon" is merkkituli, loisto, merimerkki.
Are there other ways to say "beacon" in Finnish?
Yes — Finnish has 6 translations listed for "beacon": merkkituli, loisto, merimerkki, viitta, maamerkki, varoitin.
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