oyster in Finnish

oyster in Finnish is osteri, osterinharmaa, muuri — oyster means a soft-bodied shellfish that lives inside a hard, rough shell, often eaten raw and sometimes producing pearls.

oyster in Finnish

osteri

noun

osteri

noun

A pale beige color tinted with grey or pink, like that of an oyster.

osterinharmaa

noun

A pale beige color tinted with grey or pink, like that of an oyster.

osteri

noun

(colloquial, by analogy) A person who keeps secrets.

muuri

noun

(colloquial, by analogy) A person who keeps secrets.

What does "oyster" mean?

noun A soft-bodied shellfish that lives inside a hard, rough shell, often eaten raw and sometimes producing pearls.
"They ordered a dozen oysters on ice as a starter."
adj A pale beige colour with hints of grey or pink, resembling the inside of an oyster shell.
"She painted the bedroom walls a soft oyster shade."
verb To gather or fish for oysters.
"Local fishermen have oystered along this coast for generations."

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C2 · Advanced serendipity Fortunate discoveries made entirely by accident.

Gen Z slang rizz Charm — the ability to attract a romantic interest.

B2 · Intermediate empathy The capacity to share another person’s feelings.

C1 · Advanced nonchalant Casually calm and relaxed; unconcerned.

Internet slang delulu Delusional — believing something against the odds.

Etymology nostalgia Greek nostos “return home” + algos “pain”.

C2 · Advanced serendipity Fortunate discoveries made entirely by accident.

Gen Z slang rizz Charm — the ability to attract a romantic interest.

B2 · Intermediate empathy The capacity to share another person’s feelings.

C1 · Advanced nonchalant Casually calm and relaxed; unconcerned.

Internet slang delulu Delusional — believing something against the odds.

Etymology nostalgia Greek nostos “return home” + algos “pain”.

oyster in a sentence

They ordered a dozen oysters on ice as a starter.
Only a small fraction of oysters actually contain a pearl.
She painted the bedroom walls a soft oyster shade.
Local fishermen have oystered along this coast for generations.

Similar words in Finnish

bivalve shellfish

Common Finnish translations

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Frequently asked questions

What is "oyster" in Finnish?

"oyster" in Finnish is osteri, osterinharmaa, muuri. oyster means: A soft-bodied shellfish that lives inside a hard, rough shell, often eaten raw and sometimes producing pearls.

How do you use "oyster" in a sentence?

Example: "They ordered a dozen oysters on ice as a starter." In Finnish, "oyster" is osteri, osterinharmaa, muuri.

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

Yes — Finnish has 3 translations listed for "oyster": osteri, osterinharmaa, muuri.

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