plague in Finnish
plague in Finnish is rutto, kulkutauti, vitsaus — plague means a deadly, fast-spreading disease, especially historically the bubonic plague.
plague in Finnish
rutto
(often used with the, sometimes capitalized: the Plague) The bubonic plague, the pestilent disease caused by the virulent bacterium Yersinia pestis.
kulkutauti
(pathology) An epidemic or pandemic caused by any pestilence, but specifically by the above disease.
rutto
(pathology) An epidemic or pandemic caused by any pestilence, but specifically by the above disease.
vitsaus
A widespread affliction, calamity, or destructive influx, especially when seen as divine retribution.
riesa
(figurative) A grave nuisance, whatever greatly irritates.
kiusata
(transitive) To harass, pester or annoy someone persistently or incessantly.
vaivata
(transitive) To harass, pester or annoy someone persistently or incessantly.
vaivata
(transitive) To afflict with a disease or other calamity.
What does "plague" mean?
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noun A deadly, fast-spreading disease, especially historically the bubonic plague.
"The plague killed millions across Europe in the 14th century."
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noun A widespread, serious problem or nuisance.
"A plague of locusts destroyed the entire harvest."
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verb To trouble or afflict someone persistently.
"Injuries have plagued the team all season."
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plague in a sentence
- The plague killed millions across Europe in the 14th century.
- A plague of locusts destroyed the entire harvest.
- Corruption has been a plague on the country's politics for decades.
- Injuries have plagued the team all season.
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What is "plague" in Finnish?
"plague" in Finnish is rutto, kulkutauti, vitsaus. plague means: A deadly, fast-spreading disease, especially historically the bubonic plague.
How do you use "plague" in a sentence?
Example: "The plague killed millions across Europe in the 14th century." In Finnish, "plague" is rutto, kulkutauti, vitsaus.
Are there other ways to say "plague" in Finnish?
Yes — Finnish has 6 translations listed for "plague": rutto, kulkutauti, vitsaus, riesa, kiusata, vaivata.
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