Easter in Finnish
Easter in Finnish is pääsiäinen, pääsiäisehtoollinen, kevätpäiväntasaus — Easter means the Christian festival celebrating the resurrection of Jesus, held in spring.
Easter in Finnish
pääsiäinen
A Christian feast commemorating the resurrection of Jesus Christ. It is celebrated on the first Sunday (and Monday) following the full moon that occurs on or next after the vernal equinox, ranging in most of Western Christianity (such as Protestantism and Roman Catholicism) from March 22 to April 25, and in Eastern Christianity (such as the Coptic Church and Eastern Orthodox Church) from April 4 to May 8.
pääsiäisehtoollinen
A Christian feast commemorating the resurrection of Jesus Christ. It is celebrated on the first Sunday (and Monday) following the full moon that occurs on or next after the vernal equinox, ranging in most of Western Christianity (such as Protestantism and Roman Catholicism) from March 22 to April 25, and in Eastern Christianity (such as the Coptic Church and Eastern Orthodox Church) from April 4 to May 8.
pääsiäisehtoollinen
(specifically, Roman Catholicism, dated, now, chiefly, figuratively) Usually preceded by an inflection of make: the act of receiving the Eucharist during Easter.
kevätpäiväntasaus
(paganism) A festival held in honour of the goddess Eostre or Ostara, celebrated at the vernal equinox or within the month of April; Eostre, Ostara.
ostara
(paganism) A festival held in honour of the goddess Eostre or Ostara, celebrated at the vernal equinox or within the month of April; Eostre, Ostara.
viettää pääsiäistä
What does "Easter" mean?
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name The Christian festival celebrating the resurrection of Jesus, held in spring.
"We always visit family at Easter."
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Easter in a sentence
- We always visit family at Easter.
- The kids hunted for chocolate eggs on Easter morning.
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Frequently asked questions
What is "Easter" in Finnish?
"Easter" in Finnish is pääsiäinen, pääsiäisehtoollinen, kevätpäiväntasaus. Easter means: The Christian festival celebrating the resurrection of Jesus, held in spring.
How do you use "Easter" in a sentence?
Example: "We always visit family at Easter." In Finnish, "Easter" is pääsiäinen, pääsiäisehtoollinen, kevätpäiväntasaus.
Are there other ways to say "Easter" in Finnish?
Yes — Finnish has 5 translations listed for "Easter": pääsiäinen, pääsiäisehtoollinen, kevätpäiväntasaus, ostara, viettää pääsiäistä.
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