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dorsal in Finnish

dorsal in Finnish is dorsaalinen, selänpuoleinen, yksiteräinen — dorsal means located on or relating to the upper or back side of an animal, fish, or body part — the side where the backbone runs.

dorsal in Finnish

dorsaalinen
adj
selänpuoleinen
adj
(anatomy, zootomy) With respect to, or concerning the side in which the backbone is located, or the analogous side of an invertebrate.
yksiteräinen
adj
(of a knife) Having only one sharp side.

What does "dorsal" mean?

  1. adj Located on or relating to the upper or back side of an animal, fish, or body part — the side where the backbone runs.
    "A shark is easy to spot by its triangular dorsal fin."

dorsal in a sentence

  • A shark is easy to spot by its triangular dorsal fin.
  • The dorsal side of your hand is the side with your knuckles, not your palm.

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Frequently asked questions

What is "dorsal" in Finnish?

"dorsal" in Finnish is dorsaalinen, selänpuoleinen, yksiteräinen. dorsal means: Located on or relating to the upper or back side of an animal, fish, or body part — the side where the backbone runs.

How do you use "dorsal" in a sentence?

Example: "A shark is easy to spot by its triangular dorsal fin." In Finnish, "dorsal" is dorsaalinen, selänpuoleinen, yksiteräinen.

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

Yes — Finnish has 3 translations listed for "dorsal": dorsaalinen, selänpuoleinen, yksiteräinen.

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