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gnome in Finnish

gnome in Finnish is gnoomi, maahinen, peikko — gnome means a small, legendary earth-dwelling being, often shown as an old bearded man, said to guard underground treasure or mines.

gnome in Finnish

gnoomi
noun
(mythology, fantasy) One of a race of imaginary human-like beings, usually depicted as short and typically bearded males, who inhabit the inner parts of the earth and act as guardians of mines, mineral treasure, etc.; in modern fantasy literature and games, when distinguished from dwarves, gnomes are usually smaller than dwarves and more focused on engineering than mining.
maahinen
noun
(mythology, fantasy) One of a race of imaginary human-like beings, usually depicted as short and typically bearded males, who inhabit the inner parts of the earth and act as guardians of mines, mineral treasure, etc.; in modern fantasy literature and games, when distinguished from dwarves, gnomes are usually smaller than dwarves and more focused on engineering than mining.
peikko
noun
(mythology, fantasy) One of a race of imaginary human-like beings, usually depicted as short and typically bearded males, who inhabit the inner parts of the earth and act as guardians of mines, mineral treasure, etc.; in modern fantasy literature and games, when distinguished from dwarves, gnomes are usually smaller than dwarves and more focused on engineering than mining.
lännenvarpuspöllö
noun
The mountain pygmy owl, Glaucidium gnoma, a small owl of the western United States.
kääpiö
noun
A small statue of a dwarf-like character, often bearded, placed in a garden.
maahinen
noun
A small statue of a dwarf-like character, often bearded, placed in a garden.

What does "gnome" mean?

  1. noun A small, legendary earth-dwelling being, often shown as an old bearded man, said to guard underground treasure or mines.
    "In the story, a gnome guarded the entrance to the underground cavern."
  2. noun A small ornamental statue of such a figure, often placed in a garden.
    "A ceramic gnome stood next to the flowerbed."
  3. noun Informal: a secretive, powerful figure in international banking or finance.
    "Journalists joked about the "gnomes" who quietly control the bond markets."

gnome in a sentence

  • In the story, a gnome guarded the entrance to the underground cavern.
  • A ceramic gnome stood next to the flowerbed.
  • Journalists joked about the "gnomes" who quietly control the bond markets.

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Frequently asked questions

What is "gnome" in Finnish?

"gnome" in Finnish is gnoomi, maahinen, peikko. gnome means: A small, legendary earth-dwelling being, often shown as an old bearded man, said to guard underground treasure or mines.

How do you use "gnome" in a sentence?

Example: "In the story, a gnome guarded the entrance to the underground cavern." In Finnish, "gnome" is gnoomi, maahinen, peikko.

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

Yes — Finnish has 5 translations listed for "gnome": gnoomi, maahinen, peikko, lännenvarpuspöllö, kääpiö.

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