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perch in Finnish

perch in Finnish is ahven, orsi, ahvenkala — perch means a spiny-finned freshwater fish, or any of several similar fish species.

perch in Finnish

ahven
noun
Any of the three species of spiny-finned freshwater fish in the genus Perca.
orsi
noun
A rod, staff, tree branch, ledge, etc., used as a roost by a bird.
ahven
noun
ahvenkala
noun
istua orrella
verb
(intransitive) To rest on a perch (especially, of a bird); to roost.
olla korkealla
verb
(intransitive) To stay in an elevated position.
panna orrelle
verb
(transitive) To place something on (or as if on) a perch.
ripustaa
verb
(transitive) To place something on (or as if on) a perch.
tarkastaa
verb
(transitive, intransitive, textiles) To inspect cloth using a perch.

What does "perch" mean?

  1. noun A spiny-finned freshwater fish, or any of several similar fish species.
    "They caught three perch from the lake before lunch."
  2. noun A branch, rod, or ledge used by a bird to rest on.
    "The parrot hopped back onto its perch."
  3. noun A high or secure position, especially one that is elevated or prominent.
    "From his perch on the balcony, he could see the whole parade."
  4. verb To rest or sit somewhere, especially high up or on an edge.
    "A robin perched on the fence post."

perch in a sentence

  • They caught three perch from the lake before lunch.
  • The parrot hopped back onto its perch.
  • From his perch on the balcony, he could see the whole parade.
  • A robin perched on the fence post.

Common Finnish translations

Frequently asked questions

What is "perch" in Finnish?

"perch" in Finnish is ahven, orsi, ahvenkala. perch means: A spiny-finned freshwater fish, or any of several similar fish species.

How do you use "perch" in a sentence?

Example: "They caught three perch from the lake before lunch." In Finnish, "perch" is ahven, orsi, ahvenkala.

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

Yes — Finnish has 8 translations listed for "perch": ahven, orsi, ahvenkala, istua orrella, olla korkealla, panna orrelle.

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