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eunuch in Finnish

eunuch in Finnish is eunukki, ruuna — eunuch means a man who has been castrated, historically often so he could serve as a guard or official in a royal household.

eunuch in Finnish

eunukki
noun
A castrated human male.
ruuna
noun
A castrated human male.
eunukki
noun
Such a man employed as harem guard or in certain (mainly Eastern) monarchies (e.g. late Roman and Chinese Empires) as court or state officials.

What does "eunuch" mean?

  1. noun A man who has been castrated, historically often so he could serve as a guard or official in a royal household.
    "Eunuchs held powerful positions in the courts of several ancient empires."
  2. noun Figuratively, someone or something seen as powerless or ineffective.
    "Without real authority, the committee was little more than a political eunuch."
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eunuch in a sentence

  • Eunuchs held powerful positions in the courts of several ancient empires.
  • Without real authority, the committee was little more than a political eunuch.

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Frequently asked questions

What is "eunuch" in Finnish?

"eunuch" in Finnish is eunukki, ruuna. eunuch means: A man who has been castrated, historically often so he could serve as a guard or official in a royal household.

How do you use "eunuch" in a sentence?

Example: "Eunuchs held powerful positions in the courts of several ancient empires." In Finnish, "eunuch" is eunukki, ruuna.

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

Yes — Finnish has 2 translations listed for "eunuch": eunukki, ruuna.

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