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epaulette in Finnish

epaulette in Finnish is epoletti, olkain — epaulette means a decorative piece worn on the shoulder of a military uniform to show a person's rank.

epaulette in Finnish

epoletti
noun
An ornamentation, worn on the shoulders of a military uniform, as a sign of rank.
olkain
noun
An ornamentation, worn on the shoulders of a military uniform, as a sign of rank.

What does "epaulette" mean?

  1. noun A decorative piece worn on the shoulder of a military uniform to show a person's rank.
    "The general's epaulettes were heavy with gold braid."
  2. noun A similar strip of trimming decorating the shoulder of a woman's dress.
    "The designer added a neat epaulette to each shoulder of the dress."
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epaulette in a sentence

  • The general's epaulettes were heavy with gold braid.
  • New recruits don't wear epaulettes until they pass out of training.
  • The designer added a neat epaulette to each shoulder of the dress.
  • Her gown had small fabric epaulettes stitched above the sleeves.

Common Finnish translations

Frequently asked questions

What is "epaulette" in Finnish?
"epaulette" in Finnish is epoletti, olkain. epaulette means: A decorative piece worn on the shoulder of a military uniform to show a person's rank.
How do you use "epaulette" in a sentence?
Example: "The general's epaulettes were heavy with gold braid." In Finnish, "epaulette" is epoletti, olkain.
Are there other ways to say "epaulette" in Finnish?
Yes — Finnish has 2 translations listed for "epaulette": epoletti, olkain.
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