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clown in Finnish

clown in Finnish is pelle, klovni — clown means a comic performer, often in bright costume and makeup, known for slapstick and silly antics.

clown in Finnish

pelle
noun
A slapstick performance artist often associated with a circus and usually characterized by bright, oversized clothing, a red nose, face paint, and a brightly colored wig.
klovni
noun
A slapstick performance artist often associated with a circus and usually characterized by bright, oversized clothing, a red nose, face paint, and a brightly colored wig.
pelle
noun
A person who acts in a silly fashion.

What does "clown" mean?

  1. noun A comic performer, often in bright costume and makeup, known for slapstick and silly antics.
    "A clown with a red nose juggled balls at the birthday party."
  2. noun Someone who acts foolishly or is generally regarded as ridiculous.
    "Everyone thought he was a clown after he wore a bucket on his head."
  3. verb To act in a silly or playful way, often to get attention.
    "Stop clowning about and help me carry these boxes."
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clown in a sentence

  • A clown with a red nose juggled balls at the birthday party.
  • The circus clown tripped over his enormous shoes, and everybody laughed.
  • Everyone thought he was a clown after he wore a bucket on his head.
  • I felt like a complete clown when I walked into the glass door.

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Frequently asked questions

What is "clown" in Finnish?
"clown" in Finnish is pelle, klovni. clown means: A comic performer, often in bright costume and makeup, known for slapstick and silly antics.
How do you use "clown" in a sentence?
Example: "A clown with a red nose juggled balls at the birthday party." In Finnish, "clown" is pelle, klovni.
Are there other ways to say "clown" in Finnish?
Yes — Finnish has 2 translations listed for "clown": pelle, klovni.
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