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carve in Finnish

carve in Finnish is leikata, veistää, kaapia — carve means to cut something, especially to shape it artistically or to slice cooked meat.

carve in Finnish

leikata
verb
To cut meat in order to serve it.
veistää
verb
To shape to sculptural effect; to produce (a work) by cutting, or to cut (a material) into a finished work, especially with cuts that are curved rather than only straight slices.
leikata
verb
To shape to sculptural effect; to produce (a work) by cutting, or to cut (a material) into a finished work, especially with cuts that are curved rather than only straight slices.
kaapia
verb
(figuratively) To take or make, as by cutting; to provide.
repiä
verb
(figuratively) To take or make, as by cutting; to provide.
veistää
verb
To lay out; to contrive; to design; to plan.
laatia
verb
To lay out; to contrive; to design; to plan.
leikata
verb
To lay out; to contrive; to design; to plan.
suunnitella
verb
To lay out; to contrive; to design; to plan.

What does "carve" mean?

  1. verb To cut something, especially to shape it artistically or to slice cooked meat.
    "He carved a small wooden bird for his daughter."
  2. verb To create or establish something, especially with effort, such as a reputation or path.
    "She carved out a career in journalism against the odds."

carve in a sentence

  • He carved a small wooden bird for his daughter.
  • Dad always carves the turkey at Christmas dinner.
  • She carved out a career in journalism against the odds.

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Frequently asked questions

What is "carve" in Finnish?

"carve" in Finnish is leikata, veistää, kaapia. carve means: To cut something, especially to shape it artistically or to slice cooked meat.

How do you use "carve" in a sentence?

Example: "He carved a small wooden bird for his daughter." In Finnish, "carve" is leikata, veistää, kaapia.

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

Yes — Finnish has 6 translations listed for "carve": leikata, veistää, kaapia, repiä, laatia, suunnitella.

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