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idiom in Finnish

idiom in Finnish is idiomi, sanonta, puheenparsi — idiom means a phrase whose meaning can't be worked out just from the words in it, such as "kick the bucket.".

idiom in Finnish

idiomi
noun
A manner of speaking, a mode of expression peculiar to a language, language family, or group of people.
sanonta
noun
A manner of speaking, a mode of expression peculiar to a language, language family, or group of people.
puheenparsi
noun
A manner of speaking, a mode of expression peculiar to a language, language family, or group of people.
puhetapa
noun
A manner of speaking, a mode of expression peculiar to a language, language family, or group of people.
kielimuunnos
noun
A language or language variety; specifically, a restricted dialect used in a given historical period, context etc.
idiomi
noun
An established phrasal expression whose meaning may not be deducible from the literal meanings of its component words.
sanonta
noun
An established phrasal expression whose meaning may not be deducible from the literal meanings of its component words.
kädenjälki
noun
An artistic style (for example, in art, architecture, or music); an instance of such a style.
käsiala
noun
An artistic style (for example, in art, architecture, or music); an instance of such a style.

What does "idiom" mean?

  1. noun A phrase whose meaning can't be worked out just from the words in it, such as "kick the bucket."
    ""Spill the beans" is an idiom meaning to reveal a secret."
  2. noun A characteristic style of expression used in a language, art form, or field.
    "The film borrows heavily from the visual idiom of 1970s westerns."

idiom in a sentence

  • "Spill the beans" is an idiom meaning to reveal a secret.
  • Learners of English often struggle with idioms because they can't be translated literally.
  • The film borrows heavily from the visual idiom of 1970s westerns.

Similar words in Finnish

Common Finnish translations

Frequently asked questions

What is "idiom" in Finnish?

"idiom" in Finnish is idiomi, sanonta, puheenparsi. idiom means: A phrase whose meaning can't be worked out just from the words in it, such as "kick the bucket."

How do you use "idiom" in a sentence?

Example: ""Spill the beans" is an idiom meaning to reveal a secret." In Finnish, "idiom" is idiomi, sanonta, puheenparsi.

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

Yes — Finnish has 7 translations listed for "idiom": idiomi, sanonta, puheenparsi, puhetapa, kielimuunnos, kädenjälki.

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