flipper in Finnish

flipper in Finnish is evä, räpylä, uimaräpylä — flipper means a wide, flat limb used for swimming, found on animals such as whales, seals, and turtles.

flipper in Finnish

evä

noun

In marine mammals such as whales (or other aquatic animals such as sea turtles), a wide, flat limb adapted for swimming.

räpylä

noun

A wide, flat, paddle-like rubber covering for the foot, used in swimming.

uimaräpylä

noun

A wide, flat, paddle-like rubber covering for the foot, used in swimming.

maila

noun

A flat lever in a pinball machine, triggered by the player to strike the ball and keep it in play.

kapula

noun

(informal, US) Television remote control, clicker.

räpylä

noun

(dated, slang) The hand.

keinottelija

noun

(finance, art) Someone who flips, in the sense of buying a house or other asset and selling it quickly for profit.

lantinheittäjä

noun

Someone who flips in any other sense, for example throwing a coin.

What does "flipper" mean?

noun A wide, flat limb used for swimming, found on animals such as whales, seals, and turtles.
"The seal slapped its flipper against the water."
noun A flat rubber fin worn on the foot to aid swimming.
"She put on her flippers before diving into the reef."
noun A moving lever in a pinball machine used to hit the ball.
"He tapped the flipper button just in time to save the ball."

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C2 · Advanced serendipity Fortunate discoveries made entirely by accident.

Gen Z slang rizz Charm — the ability to attract a romantic interest.

B2 · Intermediate empathy The capacity to share another person’s feelings.

C1 · Advanced nonchalant Casually calm and relaxed; unconcerned.

Internet slang delulu Delusional — believing something against the odds.

Etymology nostalgia Greek nostos “return home” + algos “pain”.

flipper in a sentence

The seal slapped its flipper against the water.
She put on her flippers before diving into the reef.
He tapped the flipper button just in time to save the ball.

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Frequently asked questions

What is "flipper" in Finnish?

"flipper" in Finnish is evä, räpylä, uimaräpylä. flipper means: A wide, flat limb used for swimming, found on animals such as whales, seals, and turtles.

How do you use "flipper" in a sentence?

Example: "The seal slapped its flipper against the water." In Finnish, "flipper" is evä, räpylä, uimaräpylä.

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

Yes — Finnish has 7 translations listed for "flipper": evä, räpylä, uimaräpylä, maila, kapula, keinottelija.

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