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embroidery in Finnish

embroidery in Finnish is kirjonta, kirjailu, kirjontatyö — embroidery means the craft or art of decorating fabric by stitching thread or yarn onto it.

embroidery in Finnish

kirjonta
noun
The ornamentation of fabric using needlework.
kirjailu
noun
The ornamentation of fabric using needlework.
kirjontatyö
noun
The ornamentation of fabric using needlework.
koristeompelu
noun
The ornamentation of fabric using needlework.
koruommel
noun
The ornamentation of fabric using needlework.
koruompelu
noun
The ornamentation of fabric using needlework.
kirjontatyö
noun
A piece of embroidered fabric.
koruommel
noun
A piece of embroidered fabric.
värittäminen
noun
(figurative) The elaboration of an account, etc. with details, especially when fictitious.

What does "embroidery" mean?

  1. noun The craft or art of decorating fabric by stitching thread or yarn onto it.
    "She took up embroidery as a hobby during the winter."
  2. noun Extra, often exaggerated, detail added to an account or story.
    "Strip away the embroidery and the actual events were fairly ordinary."
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embroidery in a sentence

  • She took up embroidery as a hobby during the winter.
  • The museum displayed centuries-old embroidery from royal robes.
  • Strip away the embroidery and the actual events were fairly ordinary.

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What is "embroidery" in Finnish?

"embroidery" in Finnish is kirjonta, kirjailu, kirjontatyö. embroidery means: The craft or art of decorating fabric by stitching thread or yarn onto it.

How do you use "embroidery" in a sentence?

Example: "She took up embroidery as a hobby during the winter." In Finnish, "embroidery" is kirjonta, kirjailu, kirjontatyö.

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

Yes — Finnish has 7 translations listed for "embroidery": kirjonta, kirjailu, kirjontatyö, koristeompelu, koruommel, koruompelu.

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