gentle in Finnish
gentle in Finnish is herttainen, kiltti, hellävarainen — gentle means kind, mild, and careful, especially in dealing with others.
gentle in Finnish
herttainen
Tender and amiable; of a considerate or kindly disposition.
kiltti
Tender and amiable; of a considerate or kindly disposition.
hellävarainen
Soft and mild rather than hard or severe.
leuto
Soft and mild rather than hard or severe.
leppoisa
Docile and easily managed.
loiva
Gradual rather than steep or sudden.
vähittäinen
Gradual rather than steep or sudden.
ystävällinen
Polite and respectful rather than rude.
What does "gentle" mean?
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adj Kind, mild, and careful, especially in dealing with others.
"She spoke in a gentle voice to calm the frightened dog."
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adj Not harsh, forceful, or severe; mild.
"A gentle breeze drifted through the open window."
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adj Rising or falling gradually rather than steeply.
"The trail follows a gentle slope up the hill."
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verb To calm, soothe, or tame.
"The trainer worked to gentle the nervous horse."
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gentle in a sentence
- She spoke in a gentle voice to calm the frightened dog.
- Be gentle with the puppy, it's still very young.
- A gentle breeze drifted through the open window.
- The trail follows a gentle slope up the hill.
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What is "gentle" in Finnish?
"gentle" in Finnish is herttainen, kiltti, hellävarainen. gentle means: Kind, mild, and careful, especially in dealing with others.
How do you use "gentle" in a sentence?
Example: "She spoke in a gentle voice to calm the frightened dog." In Finnish, "gentle" is herttainen, kiltti, hellävarainen.
Are there other ways to say "gentle" in Finnish?
Yes — Finnish has 8 translations listed for "gentle": herttainen, kiltti, hellävarainen, leuto, leppoisa, loiva.
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