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breed in Finnish

breed in Finnish is rotu, lajike, lisääntyä — breed means to produce offspring, especially of animals reproducing.

breed in Finnish

rotu
noun
All animals or plants of the same species or subspecies.
lajike
noun
All animals or plants of the same species or subspecies.
rotu
noun
A race or lineage; offspring or issue.
lisääntyä
verb
To produce offspring sexually; to bear young.
paritella
verb
(of animals) To mate.
jalostaa
verb
astuttaa
verb
(transitive, often with to or with) To arrange the mating of (specific animals).
paritella
verb
(transitive, often with to or with) To arrange the mating of (specific animals).
kasvattaa
verb
To take care of in infancy and through childhood; to bring up.
synnyttää
verb
(obsolete, intransitive) To be formed in the parent or dam; to be generated or to grow, like young before birth.

What does "breed" mean?

  1. verb To produce offspring, especially of animals reproducing.
    "Frogs breed in the pond every year as the weather warms."
  2. verb To keep and mate animals deliberately, aiming to produce specific traits in their offspring.
    "My uncle breeds racing pigeons in a shed at the bottom of his garden."
  3. verb To cause or lead to something, especially something negative, over time.
    "Long delays and poor communication can breed mistrust between colleagues."
  4. noun A particular type of animal (or occasionally plant) within a species, produced through selective mating.
    "This rare breed of sheep is well suited to the cold hills."
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breed in a sentence

  • Frogs breed in the pond every year as the weather warms.
  • Rabbits breed quickly if left unchecked.
  • My uncle breeds racing pigeons in a shed at the bottom of his garden.
  • She breeds spaniels for show competitions.

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Frequently asked questions

What is "breed" in Finnish?
"breed" in Finnish is rotu, lajike, lisääntyä. breed means: To produce offspring, especially of animals reproducing.
How do you use "breed" in a sentence?
Example: "Frogs breed in the pond every year as the weather warms." In Finnish, "breed" is rotu, lajike, lisääntyä.
Are there other ways to say "breed" in Finnish?
Yes — Finnish has 8 translations listed for "breed": rotu, lajike, lisääntyä, paritella, jalostaa, astuttaa.
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