chief in Finnish
chief in Finnish is johtaja, päällikkö, lakio — chief means the leader or head of a group, organization, or tribe.
chief in Finnish
johtaja
The leader or head of a tribe, organisation, business unit, or other group. [from 13th c.]
päällikkö
The leader or head of a tribe, organisation, business unit, or other group. [from 13th c.]
johtaja
(offensive) An informal term of address for a Native American or First Nations man.
lakio
(sometimes, ironic) An informal term of address.
What does "chief" mean?
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noun The leader or head of a group, organization, or tribe.
"The fire chief arrived first at the scene."
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adj Most important; primary.
"Rising costs were the chief reason for the delay."
chief in a sentence
- The fire chief arrived first at the scene.
- She was named chief of the department after years of service.
- Rising costs were the chief reason for the delay.
Similar words in Finnish
Common Finnish translations
Frequently asked questions
What is "chief" in Finnish?
"chief" in Finnish is johtaja, päällikkö, lakio. chief means: The leader or head of a group, organization, or tribe.
How do you use "chief" in a sentence?
Example: "The fire chief arrived first at the scene." In Finnish, "chief" is johtaja, päällikkö, lakio.
Are there other ways to say "chief" in Finnish?
Yes — Finnish has 3 translations listed for "chief": johtaja, päällikkö, lakio.
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