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ogre in Finnish

ogre in Finnish is jätti, jättiläinen, hirviö — ogre means a large, ugly, monstrous creature in folklore, known for its brutish strength and appetite for humans.

ogre in Finnish

jätti
noun
(mythology) A type of brutish giant from folk tales that eats human flesh.
jättiläinen
noun
(mythology) A type of brutish giant from folk tales that eats human flesh.
hirviö
noun
(mythology) A type of brutish giant from folk tales that eats human flesh.
raakalainen
noun
(mythology) A type of brutish giant from folk tales that eats human flesh.
hirviö
noun
(figuratively) A cruel person.

What does "ogre" mean?

  1. noun A large, ugly, monstrous creature in folklore, known for its brutish strength and appetite for humans.
    "In the story, a hungry ogre guards the bridge into the village."
  2. noun A cruel or frightening person.
    "Her boss had a reputation as an ogre who never praised anyone."

ogre in a sentence

  • In the story, a hungry ogre guards the bridge into the village.
  • Her boss had a reputation as an ogre who never praised anyone.

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Frequently asked questions

What is "ogre" in Finnish?

"ogre" in Finnish is jätti, jättiläinen, hirviö. ogre means: A large, ugly, monstrous creature in folklore, known for its brutish strength and appetite for humans.

How do you use "ogre" in a sentence?

Example: "In the story, a hungry ogre guards the bridge into the village." In Finnish, "ogre" is jätti, jättiläinen, hirviö.

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

Yes — Finnish has 4 translations listed for "ogre": jätti, jättiläinen, hirviö, raakalainen.

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