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dove in Finnish

dove in Finnish is kyyhky, kyyhkynen, pulu — dove means a bird, typically white or grey, closely related to the pigeon and often used as a symbol of peace.

dove in Finnish

kyyhky
noun
(countable) A pigeon, especially one smaller in size and white-colored; a bird (often arbitrarily called either a pigeon or a dove or both) of more than 300 species of the family Columbidae.
kyyhkynen
noun
(countable) A pigeon, especially one smaller in size and white-colored; a bird (often arbitrarily called either a pigeon or a dove or both) of more than 300 species of the family Columbidae.
pulu
noun
(countable) A pigeon, especially one smaller in size and white-colored; a bird (often arbitrarily called either a pigeon or a dove or both) of more than 300 species of the family Columbidae.
kyyhky
noun
(countable, politics) A person favouring conciliation and negotiation rather than conflict.
kyyhkyläinen
noun
(countable) Term of endearment for one regarded as pure and gentle.

What does "dove" mean?

  1. noun A bird, typically white or grey, closely related to the pigeon and often used as a symbol of peace.
    "A white dove was released at the ceremony."
  2. noun A person who favours peaceful or diplomatic solutions over conflict, especially in politics.
    "The doves in the cabinet pushed for a ceasefire."
  3. verb Past tense of "dive," used in American English.
    "He dove into the pool without hesitating."
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dove in a sentence

  • A white dove was released at the ceremony.
  • Doves are common in city parks as well as the countryside.
  • The doves in the cabinet pushed for a ceasefire.
  • He dove into the pool without hesitating.

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What is "dove" in Finnish?

"dove" in Finnish is kyyhky, kyyhkynen, pulu. dove means: A bird, typically white or grey, closely related to the pigeon and often used as a symbol of peace.

How do you use "dove" in a sentence?

Example: "A white dove was released at the ceremony." In Finnish, "dove" is kyyhky, kyyhkynen, pulu.

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

Yes — Finnish has 4 translations listed for "dove": kyyhky, kyyhkynen, pulu, kyyhkyläinen.

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