sanctuary in Finnish
sanctuary in Finnish is turvapaikka, rauhoitusalue, suojelualue — sanctuary means a place of safety or refuge from danger or persecution.
sanctuary in Finnish
turvapaikka
rauhoitusalue
An area set aside for protection.
suojelualue
An area set aside for protection.
pyhäkkö
The consecrated (or sacred) area of a church or temple around its tabernacle or altar.
What does "sanctuary" mean?
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noun A place of safety or refuge from danger or persecution.
"The refugees found sanctuary in a neighbouring country."
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noun An area set aside to protect wildlife or nature.
"The wounded eagle was taken to a bird sanctuary to recover."
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noun The sacred, central part of a church or temple around the altar.
"Only the priest was allowed near the sanctuary during the ritual."
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sanctuary in a sentence
- The refugees found sanctuary in a neighbouring country.
- The wounded eagle was taken to a bird sanctuary to recover.
- Only the priest was allowed near the sanctuary during the ritual.
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What is "sanctuary" in Finnish?
"sanctuary" in Finnish is turvapaikka, rauhoitusalue, suojelualue. sanctuary means: A place of safety or refuge from danger or persecution.
How do you use "sanctuary" in a sentence?
Example: "The refugees found sanctuary in a neighbouring country." In Finnish, "sanctuary" is turvapaikka, rauhoitusalue, suojelualue.
Are there other ways to say "sanctuary" in Finnish?
Yes — Finnish has 4 translations listed for "sanctuary": turvapaikka, rauhoitusalue, suojelualue, pyhäkkö.
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