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jar in Finnish

jar in Finnish is tölkki, purkki, ruukku — jar means a small container, usually made of glass or clay, used for storing food or other items.

jar in Finnish

tölkki
noun
A small, approximately cylindrical container, normally made of clay or glass, for holding fruit, preserves, etc., or for ornamental purposes.
purkki
noun
A small, approximately cylindrical container, normally made of clay or glass, for holding fruit, preserves, etc., or for ornamental purposes.
ruukku
noun
A small, approximately cylindrical container, normally made of clay or glass, for holding fruit, preserves, etc., or for ornamental purposes.

What does "jar" mean?

  1. noun A small container, usually made of glass or clay, used for storing food or other items.
    "The children caught a few tadpoles and kept them in a glass jar."
  2. verb To strike a person unpleasantly, or to clash with something in a jolting, unsettling way.
    "The harsh colours of the new sign jarred against the quiet old street."
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jar in a sentence

  • The children caught a few tadpoles and kept them in a glass jar.
  • She kept a jar of homemade jam on the shelf.
  • The harsh colours of the new sign jarred against the quiet old street.
  • The sudden noise jarred her out of a deep sleep.

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What is "jar" in Finnish?
"jar" in Finnish is tölkki, purkki, ruukku. jar means: A small container, usually made of glass or clay, used for storing food or other items.
How do you use "jar" in a sentence?
Example: "The children caught a few tadpoles and kept them in a glass jar." In Finnish, "jar" is tölkki, purkki, ruukku.
Are there other ways to say "jar" in Finnish?
Yes — Finnish has 3 translations listed for "jar": tölkki, purkki, ruukku.
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