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purple in Finnish

purple in Finnish is violetti, sinipunainen, purppura — purple means a colour between red and blue, like that of violets or ripe plums.

purple in Finnish

violetti
adj
sinipunainen
adj
purppura
adj
purppura
noun
purppurakotilo
noun
Any of various species of mollusks from which Tyrian purple dye was obtained, especially the common dog whelk.

What does "purple" mean?

  1. noun A colour between red and blue, like that of violets or ripe plums.
    "The painter mixed red and blue to make a deep purple."
  2. adj Having the color between red and blue, like violet or lavender.
    "She wore a purple dress to the gala."
  3. adj Overly elaborate or ornate in writing style.
    "The reviewer criticized the novel's purple prose."
  4. verb To turn or make something purple in color.
    "His face purpled with rage."
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purple in a sentence

  • The painter mixed red and blue to make a deep purple.
  • Purple is the colour of the flowers growing along the garden wall.
  • She wore a purple dress to the gala.
  • He bought a purple scarf to keep his neck warm in winter.

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What is "purple" in Finnish?
"purple" in Finnish is violetti, sinipunainen, purppura. purple means: A colour between red and blue, like that of violets or ripe plums.
How do you use "purple" in a sentence?
Example: "The painter mixed red and blue to make a deep purple." In Finnish, "purple" is violetti, sinipunainen, purppura.
Are there other ways to say "purple" in Finnish?
Yes — Finnish has 4 translations listed for "purple": violetti, sinipunainen, purppura, purppurakotilo.
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