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germ in Finnish

germ in Finnish is alkio, itiö, mikrobi — germ means a microorganism, especially one that causes disease, such as a bacterium or virus.

germ in Finnish

alkio
noun
The embryo of a seed, especially of a seed used as a cereal or grain. See Wikipedia article on cereal germ.
itiö
noun
(biology) The small mass of cells from which a part of an organism develops, or a macroscopic but immature form of that part; a bud.
mikrobi
noun
A pathogen: a pathogenic microorganism, such as a bacterium or virus.
siemen
noun
(figurative) The origin or earliest version of an idea or project.

What does "germ" mean?

  1. noun A microorganism, especially one that causes disease, such as a bacterium or virus.
    "Wash your hands to kill any germs before eating."
  2. noun The earliest form or origin of an idea, plan, or living thing.
    "The germ of the idea came to her during a long train ride."
  3. noun The embryo part of a seed or grain, such as wheat germ.
    "Wheat germ is often added to bread for extra nutrition."

germ in a sentence

  • Wash your hands to kill any germs before eating.
  • The nurse explained how germs spread from person to person.
  • The germ of the idea came to her during a long train ride.
  • You can see the germ of his later novels in these early short stories.

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Frequently asked questions

What is "germ" in Finnish?

"germ" in Finnish is alkio, itiö, mikrobi. germ means: A microorganism, especially one that causes disease, such as a bacterium or virus.

How do you use "germ" in a sentence?

Example: "Wash your hands to kill any germs before eating." In Finnish, "germ" is alkio, itiö, mikrobi.

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

Yes — Finnish has 4 translations listed for "germ": alkio, itiö, mikrobi, siemen.

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