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myth in Finnish

myth in Finnish is jumalaistarusto, myytti, uskomus — myth means a traditional story, often about gods or heroes, that explains the origins of the world or a people.

myth in Finnish

jumalaistarusto
noun
(uncountable) Such stories as a genre.
myytti
noun
A commonly-held but false belief, a common misconception; a fictitious or imaginary person or thing; a popular conception about a real person or event which exaggerates or idealizes reality.
uskomus
noun
A commonly-held but false belief, a common misconception; a fictitious or imaginary person or thing; a popular conception about a real person or event which exaggerates or idealizes reality.
myytti
noun
myytti
noun
An invented story, theory, or concept.
jumalaistaru
noun
An invented story, theory, or concept.

What does "myth" mean?

  1. noun A traditional story, often about gods or heroes, that explains the origins of the world or a people.
    "The myth of Prometheus tells of a Titan who gave fire to humanity."
  2. noun A widely believed idea that is actually false.
    "It's a myth that you only use ten percent of your brain."

myth in a sentence

  • The myth of Prometheus tells of a Titan who gave fire to humanity.
  • It's a myth that you only use ten percent of your brain.
  • The article debunked several common health myths.

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Frequently asked questions

What is "myth" in Finnish?

"myth" in Finnish is jumalaistarusto, myytti, uskomus. myth means: A traditional story, often about gods or heroes, that explains the origins of the world or a people.

How do you use "myth" in a sentence?

Example: "The myth of Prometheus tells of a Titan who gave fire to humanity." In Finnish, "myth" is jumalaistarusto, myytti, uskomus.

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

Yes — Finnish has 4 translations listed for "myth": jumalaistarusto, myytti, uskomus, jumalaistaru.

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