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life in Finnish

life in Finnish is elämä, elo, eläminen — life means the condition of being alive, as opposed to being dead or inanimate.

life in Finnish

elämä
noun
(uncountable) The state of organisms preceding their death, characterized by biological processes such as metabolism and reproduction and distinguishing them from inanimate objects; the state of being alive and living.
elo
noun
(uncountable) The state of organisms preceding their death, characterized by biological processes such as metabolism and reproduction and distinguishing them from inanimate objects; the state of being alive and living.
eläminen
noun
(uncountable) The state of organisms preceding their death, characterized by biological processes such as metabolism and reproduction and distinguishing them from inanimate objects; the state of being alive and living.
henki
noun
(uncountable) The state of organisms preceding their death, characterized by biological processes such as metabolism and reproduction and distinguishing them from inanimate objects; the state of being alive and living.
nirri
noun
(uncountable) The state of organisms preceding their death, characterized by biological processes such as metabolism and reproduction and distinguishing them from inanimate objects; the state of being alive and living.
elämä
noun
eläminen
noun
elinkaari
noun
Animation; spirit; vivacity.
kesto
noun
Animation; spirit; vivacity.
elämä
noun
Nature, reality, and the forms that exist in it.
olemassaolo
noun
Nature, reality, and the forms that exist in it.
oleminen
noun
Nature, reality, and the forms that exist in it.
elinkautinen
noun
(countable) A life assured under a life assurance policy (equivalent to the policy itself for a single life contract).

What does "life" mean?

  1. noun The condition of being alive, as opposed to being dead or inanimate.
    "Doctors fought to save the patient's life."
  2. noun The period of time someone or something exists, from birth (or creation) to death (or end of use).
    "She spent her whole life in the same small town."
  3. noun A person's daily existence and experiences, especially their activities, relationships, and circumstances.
    "He talked about his life growing up in Manchester."
  4. noun Liveliness, energy, or vitality.
    "The party really came to life once the music started."

life in a sentence

  • Doctors fought to save the patient's life.
  • Life on Earth depends on water.
  • She spent her whole life in the same small town.
  • The batteries have a life of about two years.

Similar words in Finnish

Common Finnish translations

Frequently asked questions

What is "life" in Finnish?

"life" in Finnish is elämä, elo, eläminen. life means: The condition of being alive, as opposed to being dead or inanimate.

How do you use "life" in a sentence?

Example: "Doctors fought to save the patient's life." In Finnish, "life" is elämä, elo, eläminen.

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

Yes — Finnish has 10 translations listed for "life": elämä, elo, eläminen, henki, nirri, elinkaari.

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