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hero in Finnish

hero in Finnish is sankari, päähenkilö, sankaritar — hero means a person admired for great courage, noble actions, or outstanding achievement.

hero in Finnish

sankari
verb
(informal, intransitive) To act as a hero (brave person; role model; or protagonist).
päähenkilö
verb
(informal, intransitive) To act as a hero (brave person; role model; or protagonist).
sankaritar
verb
(informal, intransitive) To act as a hero (brave person; role model; or protagonist).
esikuva
verb
(informal, intransitive) To act as a hero (brave person; role model; or protagonist).
roolimalli
verb
(informal, intransitive) To act as a hero (brave person; role model; or protagonist).
sankar
verb
(informal, intransitive) To act as a hero (brave person; role model; or protagonist).

What does "hero" mean?

  1. noun A person admired for great courage, noble actions, or outstanding achievement.
    "The firefighter who ran back into the burning building was hailed as a hero."
  2. noun The main character in a story, film, or play.
    "The hero of the novel spends the whole book searching for his missing brother."
  3. noun A large sandwich packed with meats, cheese, and other fillings, also called a sub or hoagie.
    "We split a hero from the deli for lunch."
  4. verb To treat someone as a hero, or to give something special prominence and attention.
    "The marketing team decided to hero the new flavor on the homepage banner."
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hero in a sentence

  • The firefighter who ran back into the burning building was hailed as a hero.
  • To the kids on the street, the retired boxer was a local hero.
  • The hero of the novel spends the whole book searching for his missing brother.
  • We split a hero from the deli for lunch.

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Frequently asked questions

What is "hero" in Finnish?

"hero" in Finnish is sankari, päähenkilö, sankaritar. hero means: A person admired for great courage, noble actions, or outstanding achievement.

How do you use "hero" in a sentence?

Example: "The firefighter who ran back into the burning building was hailed as a hero." In Finnish, "hero" is sankari, päähenkilö, sankaritar.

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

Yes — Finnish has 6 translations listed for "hero": sankari, päähenkilö, sankaritar, esikuva, roolimalli, sankar.

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