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otter in Finnish

otter in Finnish is saukko, apina — otter means a sleek, semi-aquatic mammal with dense fur that hunts fish and other prey in rivers or coastal waters.

otter in Finnish

saukko
noun
An aquatic or marine carnivorous mammal in the subfamily Lutrinae.
apina
noun
(gay slang) A hairy man with a slender physique, in contrast with a bear, who is more thickset.
saukko
noun
(gay slang) A hairy man with a slender physique, in contrast with a bear, who is more thickset.

What does "otter" mean?

  1. noun A sleek, semi-aquatic mammal with dense fur that hunts fish and other prey in rivers or coastal waters.
    "A pair of otters played in the shallows near the dock."
  2. noun Informally, a slim, hairy man, especially used within gay culture to contrast with a stockier "bear."
    "He described himself as more of an otter than a bear."
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otter in a sentence

  • A pair of otters played in the shallows near the dock.
  • The zoo built a new enclosure for its river otters.
  • He described himself as more of an otter than a bear.

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Frequently asked questions

What is "otter" in Finnish?
"otter" in Finnish is saukko, apina. otter means: A sleek, semi-aquatic mammal with dense fur that hunts fish and other prey in rivers or coastal waters.
How do you use "otter" in a sentence?
Example: "A pair of otters played in the shallows near the dock." In Finnish, "otter" is saukko, apina.
Are there other ways to say "otter" in Finnish?
Yes — Finnish has 2 translations listed for "otter": saukko, apina.
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