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fountain in Finnish

fountain in Finnish is suihkulähde, suihkukaivo, lähde — fountain means a structure that shoots or sprays water, often as a decoration in a public space.

fountain in Finnish

suihkulähde
noun
An artificial, usually ornamental, water feature (usually in a garden or public place) consisting of one or more streams of water originating from a statue or other structure.
suihkukaivo
noun
An artificial, usually ornamental, water feature (usually in a garden or public place) consisting of one or more streams of water originating from a statue or other structure.
suihkukaivo
noun
The structure from which an artificial fountain can issue.
suihkulähde
noun
The structure from which an artificial fountain can issue.
lähde
noun
A source or origin of a flow (e.g., of favors or knowledge).
pulputa
verb
(intransitive) To flow or gush as if from a fountain.

What does "fountain" mean?

  1. noun A structure that shoots or sprays water, often as a decoration in a public space.
    "Children splashed around the fountain in the town square on a hot afternoon."
  2. noun A natural spring where water rises from the ground.
    "Clear water bubbled up from a fountain at the foot of the hill."
  3. noun A source or origin of something, such as knowledge or generosity.
    "Her grandfather was a fountain of wisdom and always had good advice."
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fountain in a sentence

  • Children splashed around the fountain in the town square on a hot afternoon.
  • A fountain in the hotel garden sprayed water high into the air.
  • Clear water bubbled up from a fountain at the foot of the hill.
  • Travellers once stopped to drink at the fountain beside the old road.

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What is "fountain" in Finnish?
"fountain" in Finnish is suihkulähde, suihkukaivo, lähde. fountain means: A structure that shoots or sprays water, often as a decoration in a public space.
How do you use "fountain" in a sentence?
Example: "Children splashed around the fountain in the town square on a hot afternoon." In Finnish, "fountain" is suihkulähde, suihkukaivo, lähde.
Are there other ways to say "fountain" in Finnish?
Yes — Finnish has 4 translations listed for "fountain": suihkulähde, suihkukaivo, lähde, pulputa.
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