crescent in Finnish
crescent in Finnish is kasvava, sirpinmuotoinen, kuunsirppi — crescent means the curved shape of the moon when it is partly illuminated, narrowing to points at each end.
crescent in Finnish
kasvava
(dated, rare) marked by an increase; waxing, like the Moon.
sirpinmuotoinen
Shaped like a crescent.
kuunsirppi
The figure of the moon as it appears between its first or last quarter and the new moon, with concave and convex edges terminating in points.
sirppi
The figure of the moon as it appears between its first or last quarter and the new moon, with concave and convex edges terminating in points.
croissant
A curved pastry.
kaari
A curved pastry.
sarvi
A curved pastry.
voisarvi
A curved pastry.
kaari
A curved street, often presenting a continuous façade, as of row houses.
makaava kuu
(heraldiccharge) The emblem of the waxing moon with horns directed upward, when used in a coat of arms; often used as a mark of cadency to distinguish a second son and his descendants.
puolikuu
(Islam) A representation of a crescent, used as a symbol of Islam.
What does "crescent" mean?
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noun The curved shape of the moon when it is partly illuminated, narrowing to points at each end.
"A thin crescent moon hung over the harbour."
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noun Anything with this curved shape, including a curved pastry or a curved street of houses.
"They had croissants — literally "crescents" — for breakfast."
crescent in a sentence
- A thin crescent moon hung over the harbour.
- They had croissants — literally "crescents" — for breakfast.
- The family lived on a quiet crescent lined with oak trees.
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Frequently asked questions
What is "crescent" in Finnish?
"crescent" in Finnish is kasvava, sirpinmuotoinen, kuunsirppi. crescent means: The curved shape of the moon when it is partly illuminated, narrowing to points at each end.
How do you use "crescent" in a sentence?
Example: "A thin crescent moon hung over the harbour." In Finnish, "crescent" is kasvava, sirpinmuotoinen, kuunsirppi.
Are there other ways to say "crescent" in Finnish?
Yes — Finnish has 10 translations listed for "crescent": kasvava, sirpinmuotoinen, kuunsirppi, sirppi, croissant, kaari.
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