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proper in Finnish

proper in Finnish is kelpo, kunnollinen, kunnon — proper means right, fitting, or appropriate for a given purpose or situation.

proper in Finnish

kelpo
adj
(topology, of a function) Such that the preimage of every compact set is compact.
kelpo
adj
Following the established standards of behavior or manners; correct or decorous. [18th c.]
kunnollinen
adj
Following the established standards of behavior or manners; correct or decorous. [18th c.]
kunnon
adj
Following the established standards of behavior or manners; correct or decorous. [18th c.]
kunnon
adj
Suited or acceptable to the purpose or circumstances; fit, suitable. [13th c.]
oikea
adj
Suited or acceptable to the purpose or circumstances; fit, suitable. [13th c.]
erisnimi
adj
(grammar) Used to designate a particular person, place, or thing. Proper nouns are usually written with an initial capital letter. [14th c.]
luonnonvärinen
adj
(heraldry) Portrayed in natural or usual coloration, as opposed to conventional tinctures. [16th c.]
oikea
adj
Belonging to oneself or itself; own. [14th c.]
varsinainen
adj
Belonging to oneself or itself; own. [14th c.]
kelpo
adj
(now, colloquial) Utter, complete. [15th c.]
oikea
adj
(now, colloquial) Utter, complete. [15th c.]
varsinainen
adj
(often, _, postpositive) In the very strictest sense of the word. [14th c.]

What does "proper" mean?

  1. adj Right, fitting, or appropriate for a given purpose or situation.
    "Make sure you're wearing the proper safety gear before entering the site."
  2. adj Following accepted standards of behaviour or manners; correct and decorous.
    "She was always polite and proper at formal dinners."
  3. adj Belonging specifically and exclusively to a particular person or thing; used especially in "proper noun" for the name of a specific person, place, or thing.
    ""London" is a proper noun, while "city" is not."

proper in a sentence

  • Make sure you're wearing the proper safety gear before entering the site.
  • This isn't the proper way to hold a violin bow.
  • She was always polite and proper at formal dinners.
  • "London" is a proper noun, while "city" is not.

Similar words in Finnish

Common Finnish translations

Frequently asked questions

What is "proper" in Finnish?

"proper" in Finnish is kelpo, kunnollinen, kunnon. proper means: Right, fitting, or appropriate for a given purpose or situation.

How do you use "proper" in a sentence?

Example: "Make sure you're wearing the proper safety gear before entering the site." In Finnish, "proper" is kelpo, kunnollinen, kunnon.

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

Yes — Finnish has 7 translations listed for "proper": kelpo, kunnollinen, kunnon, oikea, erisnimi, luonnonvärinen.

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