gaffer in Finnish
gaffer in Finnish is valaistusmestari, taata, ukko — gaffer means the chief lighting technician on a film or television set.
gaffer in Finnish
valaistusmestari
(film) A chief lighting technician for a motion-picture or television production.
taata
(colloquial) An old person, usually a man.
ukko
(colloquial) An old person, usually a man.
äijä
(colloquial) An old person, usually a man.
kymppi
(UK, informal) The leader of a group or team, such as a boss, foreman, coach, or publican.
pomo
(UK, informal) The leader of a group or team, such as a boss, foreman, coach, or publican.
pikipöksy
A sailor.
What does "gaffer" mean?
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noun The chief lighting technician on a film or television set.
"The gaffer adjusted the lights before the next take."
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noun British informal: a boss, foreman, or manager, especially in sport.
"The players say the new gaffer has transformed the team."
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noun An old man, especially an elderly one from the countryside.
"The old gaffer sat outside the pub every afternoon."
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gaffer in a sentence
- The gaffer adjusted the lights before the next take.
- The players say the new gaffer has transformed the team.
- The old gaffer sat outside the pub every afternoon.
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What is "gaffer" in Finnish?
"gaffer" in Finnish is valaistusmestari, taata, ukko. gaffer means: The chief lighting technician on a film or television set.
How do you use "gaffer" in a sentence?
Example: "The gaffer adjusted the lights before the next take." In Finnish, "gaffer" is valaistusmestari, taata, ukko.
Are there other ways to say "gaffer" in Finnish?
Yes — Finnish has 7 translations listed for "gaffer": valaistusmestari, taata, ukko, äijä, kymppi, pomo.
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