matron in Finnish
matron in Finnish is emäntä, eukko, matroona — matron means an older, often respected woman, especially one seen as dignified or authoritative.
matron in Finnish
emäntä
A mature or elderly woman, especially one of a higher social rank.
eukko
A mature or elderly woman, especially one of a higher social rank.
matroona
A woman in charge of the domestic arrangements of an establishment or institution, especially, the nursing officer or chief nurse of a hospital.
ylihoitaja
A woman in charge of the domestic arrangements of an establishment or institution, especially, the nursing officer or chief nurse of a hospital.
emäntä
A wife or a widow, especially, one who has borne children.
emäntä
A housekeeper, especially, a woman who manages the domestic economy of a public institution.
taloudenhoitaja
A housekeeper, especially, a woman who manages the domestic economy of a public institution.
taloudenhoitajatar
A housekeeper, especially, a woman who manages the domestic economy of a public institution.
What does "matron" mean?
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noun An older, often respected woman, especially one seen as dignified or authoritative.
"The matron of the household ran a tight ship over the servants."
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noun The senior nurse in charge of a hospital ward or unit.
"The matron insisted all visitors wash their hands before entering the ward."
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matron in a sentence
- The matron of the household ran a tight ship over the servants.
- The matron insisted all visitors wash their hands before entering the ward.
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What is "matron" in Finnish?
"matron" in Finnish is emäntä, eukko, matroona. matron means: An older, often respected woman, especially one seen as dignified or authoritative.
How do you use "matron" in a sentence?
Example: "The matron of the household ran a tight ship over the servants." In Finnish, "matron" is emäntä, eukko, matroona.
Are there other ways to say "matron" in Finnish?
Yes — Finnish has 6 translations listed for "matron": emäntä, eukko, matroona, ylihoitaja, taloudenhoitaja, taloudenhoitajatar.
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