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bitter in Finnish

bitter in Finnish is kitkerä, karvas, terävä — bitter means having a sharp, unpleasant taste, the opposite of sweet.

bitter in Finnish

kitkerä
adj
karvas
adj
terävä
adj
Harsh, piercing, acerbic or stinging.
katkera
adj
katkero
noun
(usually in the plural bitters) A liquid or powder, made from bitter herbs, used in mixed drinks or as a tonic.
bitter
noun
A type of beer heavily flavored with hops.
katkeroida
verb
To make bitter.

What does "bitter" mean?

  1. adj Having a sharp, unpleasant taste, the opposite of sweet.
    "Dark chocolate with very little sugar tastes bitter to some children."
  2. adj Feeling or showing resentment, anger, or lingering hurt.
    "They had a bitter argument and have not spoken since."
  3. noun A British beer style with a pronounced hoppy flavor.
    "The landlord recommended a local bitter brewed just down the road."
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bitter in a sentence

  • Dark chocolate with very little sugar tastes bitter to some children.
  • The medicine had a bitter taste, so she drank water afterwards.
  • They had a bitter argument and have not spoken since.
  • She still feels bitter about losing the promotion.

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What is "bitter" in Finnish?
"bitter" in Finnish is kitkerä, karvas, terävä. bitter means: Having a sharp, unpleasant taste, the opposite of sweet.
How do you use "bitter" in a sentence?
Example: "Dark chocolate with very little sugar tastes bitter to some children." In Finnish, "bitter" is kitkerä, karvas, terävä.
Are there other ways to say "bitter" in Finnish?
Yes — Finnish has 7 translations listed for "bitter": kitkerä, karvas, terävä, katkera, katkero, bitter.
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