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idol in Finnish

idol in Finnish is epäjumalankuva, jumalankuva, esikuva — idol means an object, often a statue or image, worshipped as a god or believed to hold spiritual power.

idol in Finnish

epäjumalankuva
noun
A graven image or representation of anything that is revered, or believed to convey spiritual power.
jumalankuva
noun
A graven image or representation of anything that is revered, or believed to convey spiritual power.
esikuva
noun
A cultural icon, or especially popular person.
idoli
noun
A cultural icon, or especially popular person.
idoli
noun
(Asia, originally, Japan) A popular entertainer, usually young, captivating and attractive, and often female, with an image of being close to fans.

What does "idol" mean?

  1. noun An object, often a statue or image, worshipped as a god or believed to hold spiritual power.
    "Travellers once left offerings at the foot of a golden idol in the shrine."
  2. noun A person who is greatly admired, especially a celebrity or public figure.
    "The young footballer's childhood idol was the captain of his local team."
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idol in a sentence

  • Travellers once left offerings at the foot of a golden idol in the shrine.
  • The museum displays a carved wooden idol from an ancient island culture.
  • The young footballer's childhood idol was the captain of his local team.
  • Many fans see the famous singer as an idol and copy her style.

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Frequently asked questions

What is "idol" in Finnish?
"idol" in Finnish is epäjumalankuva, jumalankuva, esikuva. idol means: An object, often a statue or image, worshipped as a god or believed to hold spiritual power.
How do you use "idol" in a sentence?
Example: "Travellers once left offerings at the foot of a golden idol in the shrine." In Finnish, "idol" is epäjumalankuva, jumalankuva, esikuva.
Are there other ways to say "idol" in Finnish?
Yes — Finnish has 4 translations listed for "idol": epäjumalankuva, jumalankuva, esikuva, idoli.
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