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palate in Finnish

palate in Finnish is kitalaki, suulaki, makuaisti — palate means the roof of the mouth, separating the mouth from the nasal cavity.

palate in Finnish

kitalaki
noun
(anatomy) The roof of the mouth, separating the cavities of the mouth and nose in vertebrates. [from 14th c.]
suulaki
noun
(anatomy) The roof of the mouth, separating the cavities of the mouth and nose in vertebrates. [from 14th c.]
makuaisti
noun
(figuratively) A person's ability to distinguish between and appreciate different flavors. [from 14th c.]
maku
noun
(figuratively) Mental relish; a liking or affinity for something. [from 15th c.]

What does "palate" mean?

  1. noun The roof of the mouth, separating the mouth from the nasal cavity.
    "The dentist examined the roof of his palate."
  2. noun A person's sense of taste, especially their ability to distinguish subtle flavours.
    "Years of tasting wine had sharpened her palate."
  3. noun A liking or taste for something, often figurative.
    "The critic has little palate for slapstick comedy."

palate in a sentence

  • The dentist examined the roof of his palate.
  • Years of tasting wine had sharpened her palate.
  • The critic has little palate for slapstick comedy.

Common Finnish translations

Frequently asked questions

What is "palate" in Finnish?

"palate" in Finnish is kitalaki, suulaki, makuaisti. palate means: The roof of the mouth, separating the mouth from the nasal cavity.

How do you use "palate" in a sentence?

Example: "The dentist examined the roof of his palate." In Finnish, "palate" is kitalaki, suulaki, makuaisti.

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

Yes — Finnish has 4 translations listed for "palate": kitalaki, suulaki, makuaisti, maku.

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