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main in Finnish

main in Finnish is pää-, pääasiallinen, valta — main means most important; primary or chief.

main in Finnish

pää-
adj
Chief, most important, or principal in extent, size, or strength; consisting of the largest part.
pääasiallinen
adj
Chief, most important, or principal in extent, size, or strength; consisting of the largest part.
valta
adj
Chief, most important, or principal in extent, size, or strength; consisting of the largest part.
pääjohto
noun
A large cable or pipe providing utility service to an area or a building, such as a water main or electric main. [from 17th c.]
runkojohto
noun
A large cable or pipe providing utility service to an area or a building, such as a water main or electric main. [from 17th c.]
iso
noun
(informal) Ellipsis of main course (“the principal dish of a meal”).

What does "main" mean?

  1. adj Most important; primary or chief.
    "The main reason he quit was the long commute."
  2. noun A large pipe carrying water, gas, or electricity to a network of buildings.
    "A burst water main flooded the street."
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main in a sentence

  • The main reason he quit was the long commute.
  • What is the main course tonight?
  • A burst water main flooded the street.

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What is "main" in Finnish?

"main" in Finnish is pää-, pääasiallinen, valta. main means: Most important; primary or chief.

How do you use "main" in a sentence?

Example: "The main reason he quit was the long commute." In Finnish, "main" is pää-, pääasiallinen, valta.

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

Yes — Finnish has 6 translations listed for "main": pää-, pääasiallinen, valta, pääjohto, runkojohto, iso.

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