portmanteau in Finnish
portmanteau in Finnish is matkalaukku — portmanteau means a word formed by blending the sounds and meanings of two others, such as brunch from breakfast and lunch, or smog from smoke and fog.
portmanteau in Finnish
matkalaukku
A large travelling case usually made of leather, and opening into two equal sections.
What does "portmanteau" mean?
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noun A word formed by blending the sounds and meanings of two others, such as brunch from breakfast and lunch, or smog from smoke and fog.
""Motel" is a portmanteau of motor and hotel."
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adjective Combining two or more separate things or qualities into one.
"A portmanteau film made up of five short stories by different directors."
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noun A large travelling case that opens into two equal compartments.
"He hauled a battered leather portmanteau onto the train."
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portmanteau in a sentence
- "Motel" is a portmanteau of motor and hotel.
- Tech companies love a portmanteau.
- A portmanteau film made up of five short stories by different directors.
- The bill is a portmanteau measure covering everything from housing to transport.
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What is "portmanteau" in Finnish?
"portmanteau" in Finnish is matkalaukku. portmanteau means: A word formed by blending the sounds and meanings of two others, such as brunch from breakfast and lunch, or smog from smoke and fog.
How do you use "portmanteau" in a sentence?
Example: ""Motel" is a portmanteau of motor and hotel." In Finnish, "portmanteau" is matkalaukku.
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