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priest in Finnish

priest in Finnish is pappi, kalanuija — priest means a person trained and ordained to lead religious services and rites in a church or temple.

priest in Finnish

pappi
noun
A religious clergyman (clergywoman, clergyperson) who is trained to perform services or sacrifices at a church or temple.
kalanuija
noun
A blunt tool, used for quickly stunning and killing fish.

What does "priest" mean?

  1. noun A person trained and ordained to lead religious services and rites in a church or temple.
    "The priest blessed the newlyweds at the altar."
  2. verb To ordain someone as a priest.
    "He was priested in a ceremony at the cathedral."
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priest in a sentence

  • The priest blessed the newlyweds at the altar.
  • She confided in the priest during confession.
  • He was priested in a ceremony at the cathedral.

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What is "priest" in Finnish?

"priest" in Finnish is pappi, kalanuija. priest means: A person trained and ordained to lead religious services and rites in a church or temple.

How do you use "priest" in a sentence?

Example: "The priest blessed the newlyweds at the altar." In Finnish, "priest" is pappi, kalanuija.

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

Yes — Finnish has 2 translations listed for "priest": pappi, kalanuija.

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