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prayer in Finnish

prayer in Finnish is rukous, rukoileminen, rukoushetki — prayer means words or thoughts directed to a god or higher power, as thanks, request, or worship.

prayer in Finnish

rukous
noun
(uncountable) A practice of communicating with one's God, or with some spiritual entity.
rukoileminen
noun
(uncountable) A practice of communicating with one's God, or with some spiritual entity.
rukoileminen
noun
(countable) An act of praying.
rukous
noun
(countable) An act of praying.
rukous
noun
The specific words or methods used for praying.
rukoileminen
noun
A meeting held for the express purpose of praying.
rukoushetki
noun
A meeting held for the express purpose of praying.
pyyntö
noun
(countable) A request; a petition.
rukous
noun
(countable) A request; a petition.

What does "prayer" mean?

  1. noun Words or thoughts directed to a god or higher power, as thanks, request, or worship.
    "He said a prayer before the meal."
  2. noun A hoped-for outcome that seems very unlikely; a faint chance.
    "Down by twenty points with a minute left, the team had no prayer of winning."
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prayer in a sentence

  • He said a prayer before the meal.
  • Her prayers were finally answered when the test results came back clear.
  • Down by twenty points with a minute left, the team had no prayer of winning.

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Frequently asked questions

What is "prayer" in Finnish?

"prayer" in Finnish is rukous, rukoileminen, rukoushetki. prayer means: Words or thoughts directed to a god or higher power, as thanks, request, or worship.

How do you use "prayer" in a sentence?

Example: "He said a prayer before the meal." In Finnish, "prayer" is rukous, rukoileminen, rukoushetki.

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

Yes — Finnish has 4 translations listed for "prayer": rukous, rukoileminen, rukoushetki, pyyntö.

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