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motif in Finnish

motif in Finnish is aihio, motiivi, aihe — motif means a recurring idea, image, or element that runs through a work of art, music, or literature.

motif in Finnish

aihio
noun
motiivi
noun
aihe
noun
A decorative figure that is repeated in a design or pattern.
kuvio
noun
A decorative figure that is repeated in a design or pattern.

What does "motif" mean?

  1. noun A recurring idea, image, or element that runs through a work of art, music, or literature.
    "Loneliness is a recurring motif throughout the novel."
  2. noun A repeated decorative shape or pattern used in design.
    "The wallpaper features a floral motif in gold and cream."
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motif in a sentence

  • Loneliness is a recurring motif throughout the novel.
  • The composer wove a four-note motif through the entire symphony.
  • The wallpaper features a floral motif in gold and cream.

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What is "motif" in Finnish?

"motif" in Finnish is aihio, motiivi, aihe. motif means: A recurring idea, image, or element that runs through a work of art, music, or literature.

How do you use "motif" in a sentence?

Example: "Loneliness is a recurring motif throughout the novel." In Finnish, "motif" is aihio, motiivi, aihe.

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

Yes — Finnish has 4 translations listed for "motif": aihio, motiivi, aihe, kuvio.

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