proverbial in Finnish
proverbial in Finnish is sananlaskumainen, kuuluisa, maankuulu — proverbial means referred to in, or resembling, a well-known proverb or saying.
proverbial in Finnish
sananlaskumainen
kuuluisa
Widely known; famous; stereotypical.
maankuulu
Widely known; famous; stereotypical.
tunnettu
Widely known; famous; stereotypical.
sukukalleus
(euphemistic, in the plural) The groin or the testicles.
What does "proverbial" mean?
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adj Referred to in, or resembling, a well-known proverb or saying.
"He was the proverbial fish out of water at the gala."
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adj Widely known; commonly recognized as typical of something.
"His generosity is proverbial among his colleagues."
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proverbial in a sentence
- He was the proverbial fish out of water at the gala.
- She hit the proverbial nail on the head.
- His generosity is proverbial among his colleagues.
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Frequently asked questions
What is "proverbial" in Finnish?
"proverbial" in Finnish is sananlaskumainen, kuuluisa, maankuulu. proverbial means: Referred to in, or resembling, a well-known proverb or saying.
How do you use "proverbial" in a sentence?
Example: "He was the proverbial fish out of water at the gala." In Finnish, "proverbial" is sananlaskumainen, kuuluisa, maankuulu.
Are there other ways to say "proverbial" in Finnish?
Yes — Finnish has 5 translations listed for "proverbial": sananlaskumainen, kuuluisa, maankuulu, tunnettu, sukukalleus.
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