scum in Finnish
scum in Finnish is kuona, leväpuuro, pintaliete — scum means a thin layer of dirt, foam, or other impurities that gathers on the surface of a liquid.
scum in Finnish
kuona
(uncountable) A layer of impurities that accumulates at the surface of a liquid (especially molten metal or water).
leväpuuro
(uncountable) A greenish water vegetation (such as algae), usually found floating on the surface of ponds
pintaliete
The topmost liquid layer of a cesspool or septic tank.
pohjasakka
(derogatory, slang) A reprehensible person or persons.
roskaväki
(derogatory, slang) A reprehensible person or persons.
What does "scum" mean?
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noun A thin layer of dirt, foam, or other impurities that gathers on the surface of a liquid.
"Green scum had formed across the surface of the stagnant pond."
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noun A thoroughly contemptible or worthless person, or such people collectively.
"The judge called the fraudster "the scum of the earth.""
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scum in a sentence
- Green scum had formed across the surface of the stagnant pond.
- The judge called the fraudster "the scum of the earth."
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What is "scum" in Finnish?
"scum" in Finnish is kuona, leväpuuro, pintaliete. scum means: A thin layer of dirt, foam, or other impurities that gathers on the surface of a liquid.
How do you use "scum" in a sentence?
Example: "Green scum had formed across the surface of the stagnant pond." In Finnish, "scum" is kuona, leväpuuro, pintaliete.
Are there other ways to say "scum" in Finnish?
Yes — Finnish has 5 translations listed for "scum": kuona, leväpuuro, pintaliete, pohjasakka, roskaväki.
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