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primer in Finnish

primer in Finnish is nalli, sytyke, sytytin — primer means a short introductory book or guide covering the basics of a subject.

primer in Finnish

nalli
noun
Any substance or device, such as priming wire or blasting cap, used to ignite gunpowder or other explosive.
sytyke
noun
Any substance or device, such as priming wire or blasting cap, used to ignite gunpowder or other explosive.
sytytin
noun
Any substance or device, such as priming wire or blasting cap, used to ignite gunpowder or other explosive.
panostaja
noun
(obsolete) A person who primes explosives.
pohjamaali
noun
A substance used to prime wood, metal, etc. in preparation for painting.
pohjamaali
noun
A layer of such a substance.
pohjustusmaali
noun
A layer of such a substance.
pohjustaja
noun
(obsolete) A person who primes wood, metal, etc.
aluke
noun
(biochemistry, genetics) A molecule which initiates the synthesis of an enzyme, (especially) a single-stranded nucleic acid molecule which initiates DNA replication.
alustava feromoni
noun
(medicine, zoology) A pheromone which interacts first with the endocrine system.
sytytin
noun
A device used to prime an internal combustion engine with gasoline, (especially) in airplanes.
karsija
noun
A person who prunes trees.
aapinen
noun
A children's book intended to teach literacy: how to read, write, and spell.
alkeet
noun
An introductory text on any subject, particularly basic concepts.
alkeiskirja
noun
An introductory text on any subject, particularly basic concepts.

What does "primer" mean?

  1. noun A short introductory book or guide covering the basics of a subject.
    "The manual includes a primer on basic electronics."
  2. noun A substance applied as a base coat before paint, to help it stick and look even.
    "Apply a coat of primer before painting over the stain."
  3. noun A device or charge used to set off an explosive.
    "The primer ignites the main charge in the cartridge."

primer in a sentence

  • The manual includes a primer on basic electronics.
  • Apply a coat of primer before painting over the stain.
  • The primer ignites the main charge in the cartridge.

Common Finnish translations

Frequently asked questions

What is "primer" in Finnish?

"primer" in Finnish is nalli, sytyke, sytytin. primer means: A short introductory book or guide covering the basics of a subject.

How do you use "primer" in a sentence?

Example: "The manual includes a primer on basic electronics." In Finnish, "primer" is nalli, sytyke, sytytin.

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

Yes — Finnish has 13 translations listed for "primer": nalli, sytyke, sytytin, panostaja, pohjamaali, pohjustusmaali.

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