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shadow in Finnish

shadow in Finnish is varjo, katve, kuvajainen — shadow means a dark shape cast on a surface when something blocks light.

shadow in Finnish

varjo
noun
katve
noun
An area protected by an obstacle (likened to an object blocking out sunlight).
kuvajainen
noun
(obsolete, or, poetic) A reflected image, as in a mirror or in water.
häivähdys
noun
(negative polarity) A small degree; a shade.
varjo
noun
One who secretly or furtively follows another.
varjostaja
noun
One who secretly or furtively follows another.
varjostus
noun
(typography) A drop shadow effect applied to lettering in word processors etc.
seurata
verb
varjostaa
verb

What does "shadow" mean?

  1. noun A dark shape cast on a surface when something blocks light.
    "Her shadow stretched long across the pavement in the evening sun."
  2. noun A person who secretly follows or closely monitors another.
    "The detective kept a shadow on the suspect for a week."
  3. verb To follow and observe someone closely, often to learn their job.
    "The new nurse shadowed a senior colleague for her first two shifts."
  4. adjective Operating informally or unofficially while acting like a real authority.
    "The opposition appointed a shadow minister for health."
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shadow in a sentence

  • Her shadow stretched long across the pavement in the evening sun.
  • The detective kept a shadow on the suspect for a week.
  • The new nurse shadowed a senior colleague for her first two shifts.
  • The opposition appointed a shadow minister for health.

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Frequently asked questions

What is "shadow" in Finnish?

"shadow" in Finnish is varjo, katve, kuvajainen. shadow means: A dark shape cast on a surface when something blocks light.

How do you use "shadow" in a sentence?

Example: "Her shadow stretched long across the pavement in the evening sun." In Finnish, "shadow" is varjo, katve, kuvajainen.

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

Yes — Finnish has 8 translations listed for "shadow": varjo, katve, kuvajainen, häivähdys, varjostaja, varjostus.

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