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literally in Finnish

literally in Finnish is kirjaimellisesti, sananmukaisesti — literally means in a literal, exact sense; word for word, without exaggeration.

literally in Finnish

kirjaimellisesti
adv
With phrasings that might normally be used or understood as figurative: truly; not figuratively; not as an idiom or metaphor.
sananmukaisesti
adv
With phrasings that might normally be used or understood as figurative: truly; not figuratively; not as an idiom or metaphor.

What does "literally" mean?

  1. adv In a literal, exact sense; word for word, without exaggeration.
    "The translator rendered the poem literally, word for word."
  2. adv (informal) Used to add emphasis to a statement, even when it isn't meant word for word.
    "I was literally dying of laughter during that scene."

literally in a sentence

  • The translator rendered the poem literally, word for word.
  • He literally ran five miles this morning — no exaggeration.
  • I was literally dying of laughter during that scene.

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Frequently asked questions

What is "literally" in Finnish?

"literally" in Finnish is kirjaimellisesti, sananmukaisesti. literally means: In a literal, exact sense; word for word, without exaggeration.

How do you use "literally" in a sentence?

Example: "The translator rendered the poem literally, word for word." In Finnish, "literally" is kirjaimellisesti, sananmukaisesti.

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

Yes — Finnish has 2 translations listed for "literally": kirjaimellisesti, sananmukaisesti.

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