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mimic in Finnish

mimic in Finnish is miimikko, imitoida, matkia — mimic means to copy someone's speech, movements, or mannerisms, often to make fun of them.

mimic in Finnish

miimikko
noun
A person who practices mimicry; especially:
imitoida
verb
(transitive) To imitate, especially in order to ridicule.
matkia
verb
(transitive) To imitate, especially in order to ridicule.
naamioitua
verb
(biology, transitive) To take on the appearance of another, for protection or camouflage.

What does "mimic" mean?

  1. verb To copy someone's speech, movements, or mannerisms, often to make fun of them.
    "He loved to mimic the teacher's voice behind her back."
  2. verb To closely resemble something else, especially for camouflage or protection.
    "Some harmless insects mimic the colouring of dangerous wasps."
  3. noun A person skilled at imitating other people's voices or behaviour.
    "The comedian was a brilliant mimic of famous politicians."
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mimic in a sentence

  • He loved to mimic the teacher's voice behind her back.
  • The parrot could mimic almost any sound it heard.
  • Some harmless insects mimic the colouring of dangerous wasps.
  • The comedian was a brilliant mimic of famous politicians.

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What is "mimic" in Finnish?

"mimic" in Finnish is miimikko, imitoida, matkia. mimic means: To copy someone's speech, movements, or mannerisms, often to make fun of them.

How do you use "mimic" in a sentence?

Example: "He loved to mimic the teacher's voice behind her back." In Finnish, "mimic" is miimikko, imitoida, matkia.

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

Yes — Finnish has 4 translations listed for "mimic": miimikko, imitoida, matkia, naamioitua.

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