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cane in Finnish

cane in Finnish is korsi, ruoko, keppi — cane means the tall, jointed stem of plants like bamboo or sugar cane.

cane in Finnish

korsi
noun
(uncountable) The slender, flexible main stem of a plant such as bamboo, including many species in the grass family Gramineae
ruoko
noun
(uncountable) The slender, flexible main stem of a plant such as bamboo, including many species in the grass family Gramineae
ruoko
noun
(uncountable) The plant itself, including many species in the grass family Gramineae; a reed
keppi
noun
keppi
noun
(countable) A long rod often collapsible and commonly white (for visibility to other persons), used by vision impaired persons for guidance in determining their course and for probing for obstacles in their path
valkoinen keppi
noun
(countable) A long rod often collapsible and commonly white (for visibility to other persons), used by vision impaired persons for guidance in determining their course and for probing for obstacles in their path
antaa keppiä
verb
To strike or beat with a cane or similar implement.

What does "cane" mean?

  1. noun The tall, jointed stem of plants like bamboo or sugar cane.
    "Workers cut the cane by hand before the harvest."
  2. noun A walking stick used for support while walking.
    "After the surgery, he needed a cane to get around."
  3. noun A rod traditionally used for corporal punishment, or the punishment itself.
    "Caning was once common in British schools."
  4. verb To hit someone with a cane as punishment.
    "The old headmaster was known for caning students who misbehaved."
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cane in a sentence

  • Workers cut the cane by hand before the harvest.
  • After the surgery, he needed a cane to get around.
  • Her grandfather's cane had a carved wooden handle.
  • Caning was once common in British schools.

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What is "cane" in Finnish?

"cane" in Finnish is korsi, ruoko, keppi. cane means: The tall, jointed stem of plants like bamboo or sugar cane.

How do you use "cane" in a sentence?

Example: "Workers cut the cane by hand before the harvest." In Finnish, "cane" is korsi, ruoko, keppi.

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

Yes — Finnish has 5 translations listed for "cane": korsi, ruoko, keppi, valkoinen keppi, antaa keppiä.

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