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half in Finnish

half in Finnish is puoli, puoleksi, puoli- — half means equal to one of two equal parts of something.

half in Finnish

puoli
adj
Consisting of some indefinite portion resembling a half; approximately a half, whether more or less; partial; imperfect.
puoleksi
adj
Consisting of some indefinite portion resembling a half; approximately a half, whether more or less; partial; imperfect.
puoli-
adj
Consisting of some indefinite portion resembling a half; approximately a half, whether more or less; partial; imperfect.
puolittainen
adj
Consisting of some indefinite portion resembling a half; approximately a half, whether more or less; partial; imperfect.
puoli
adj
puoli
adv
In two equal parts or to an equal degree.
puoliksi
adv
In two equal parts or to an equal degree.
puolittain
adv
In two equal parts or to an equal degree.
puolikas
noun
One of two usually roughly equal parts into which anything may be divided, or considered as divided.
puoli
noun
One of two usually roughly equal parts into which anything may be divided, or considered as divided.
puolet
noun
One of two usually roughly equal parts into which anything may be divided, or considered as divided.
puoli
noun
(British) half a pint of beer or cider. (Refusing a pint) Just a half, thank you. (Offering to top up a pint glass) Do you want a half in that? (Minimizing the amount of drink taken) A swift half at the Pear Tree.
puolikas
noun
(British) half a pint of beer or cider. (Refusing a pint) Just a half, thank you. (Offering to top up a pint glass) Do you want a half in that? (Minimizing the amount of drink taken) A swift half at the Pear Tree.
sisarpuoli
noun
(British) half a pint of beer or cider. (Refusing a pint) Just a half, thank you. (Offering to top up a pint glass) Do you want a half in that? (Minimizing the amount of drink taken) A swift half at the Pear Tree.
velipuoli
noun
(British) half a pint of beer or cider. (Refusing a pint) Just a half, thank you. (Offering to top up a pint glass) Do you want a half in that? (Minimizing the amount of drink taken) A swift half at the Pear Tree.
puoli
noun
(preceded by “a” or a number) The fraction obtained by dividing 1 by 2.
kahdesosa
noun
(preceded by “a” or a number) The fraction obtained by dividing 1 by 2.
sisarpuoli
noun
(slang) A half sibling.
velipuoli
noun
(slang) A half sibling.

What does "half" mean?

  1. adj Equal to one of two equal parts of something.
    "She ate half a sandwich before the meeting."
  2. adv Partially, or to an incomplete degree.
    "He was half asleep during the lecture."
  3. noun One of two equal parts into which something is divided.
    "Cut the apple into two halves."

half in a sentence

  • She ate half a sandwich before the meeting.
  • Half the class failed the pop quiz.
  • He was half asleep during the lecture.
  • The job was only half finished by Friday.

Similar words in Finnish

Common Finnish translations

Frequently asked questions

What is "half" in Finnish?

"half" in Finnish is puoli, puoleksi, puoli-. half means: Equal to one of two equal parts of something.

How do you use "half" in a sentence?

Example: "She ate half a sandwich before the meeting." In Finnish, "half" is puoli, puoleksi, puoli-.

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

Yes — Finnish has 11 translations listed for "half": puoli, puoleksi, puoli-, puolittainen, puoliksi, puolittain.

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