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minnow in Finnish

minnow in Finnish is karppi, pikkukala, sintti — minnow means any of several small freshwater fish, especially the common minnow found in European streams.

minnow in Finnish

karppi
noun
Chiefly with a qualifying word: any of a number of other (small) fish from the family Cyprinidae; also (chiefly, US) , other small (usually freshwater) fish from other families.
pikkukala
noun
Chiefly with a qualifying word: any of a number of other (small) fish from the family Cyprinidae; also (chiefly, US) , other small (usually freshwater) fish from other families.
sintti
noun
Chiefly with a qualifying word: any of a number of other (small) fish from the family Cyprinidae; also (chiefly, US) , other small (usually freshwater) fish from other families.
vaappu
noun
Chiefly with a qualifying word: any of a number of other (small) fish from the family Cyprinidae; also (chiefly, US) , other small (usually freshwater) fish from other families.
mutu
noun
The common minnow (Phoxinus phoxinus), a small freshwater fish of the carp family Cyprinidae which has a green back with black elongated blotches, commonly swimming in large shoals.
pikkutekijä
noun
(figuratively) A person or thing of relatively little consequence, importance, or value.
vaappu
noun
(fishing) An artificial bait in the form of a small fish.
kalastaa pikkukaloja
verb
To fish for minnows (noun sense 1 and subsenses).
kalastaa sinttejä
verb
To fish for minnows (noun sense 1 and subsenses).
kalastaa pikkukaloja
verb
To fish, especially for trout, using minnows as bait.
kalastaa sinttejä
verb
To fish, especially for trout, using minnows as bait.
kalastaa vaapulla
verb
To fish, especially for trout, using minnows as bait.

What does "minnow" mean?

  1. noun Any of several small freshwater fish, especially the common minnow found in European streams.
    "Children caught minnows in jars along the creek."
  2. noun A person, team, or organization of little importance or influence compared to bigger rivals.
    "The tournament's minnows shocked everyone by beating the defending champions."

minnow in a sentence

  • Children caught minnows in jars along the creek.
  • The tournament's minnows shocked everyone by beating the defending champions.

Common Finnish translations

Frequently asked questions

What is "minnow" in Finnish?

"minnow" in Finnish is karppi, pikkukala, sintti. minnow means: Any of several small freshwater fish, especially the common minnow found in European streams.

How do you use "minnow" in a sentence?

Example: "Children caught minnows in jars along the creek." In Finnish, "minnow" is karppi, pikkukala, sintti.

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

Yes — Finnish has 9 translations listed for "minnow": karppi, pikkukala, sintti, vaappu, mutu, pikkutekijä.

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