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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
noun
A mature or elderly woman, especially one of a higher social rank.
eukko
noun
A mature or elderly woman, especially one of a higher social rank.
matroona
noun
A woman in charge of the domestic arrangements of an establishment or institution, especially, the nursing officer or chief nurse of a hospital.
ylihoitaja
noun
A woman in charge of the domestic arrangements of an establishment or institution, especially, the nursing officer or chief nurse of a hospital.
emäntä
noun
A wife or a widow, especially, one who has borne children.
emäntä
noun
A housekeeper, especially, a woman who manages the domestic economy of a public institution.
taloudenhoitaja
noun
A housekeeper, especially, a woman who manages the domestic economy of a public institution.
taloudenhoitajatar
noun
A housekeeper, especially, a woman who manages the domestic economy of a public institution.

What does "matron" mean?

  1. 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."
  2. noun The senior nurse in charge of a hospital ward or unit.
    "The matron insisted all visitors wash their hands before entering the ward."

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.

Common Finnish translations

Frequently asked questions

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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