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
katve
An area protected by an obstacle (likened to an object blocking out sunlight).
kuvajainen
(obsolete, or, poetic) A reflected image, as in a mirror or in water.
häivähdys
(negative polarity) A small degree; a shade.
varjo
One who secretly or furtively follows another.
varjostaja
One who secretly or furtively follows another.
varjostus
(typography) A drop shadow effect applied to lettering in word processors etc.
seurata
varjostaa
What does "shadow" mean?
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noun A dark shape cast on a surface when something blocks light.
"Her shadow stretched long across the pavement in the evening sun."
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noun A person who secretly follows or closely monitors another.
"The detective kept a shadow on the suspect for a week."
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verb To follow and observe someone closely, often to learn their job.
"The new nurse shadowed a senior colleague for her first two shifts."
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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 tall oak tree threw a cool shadow over the picnic blanket.
- The detective kept a shadow on the suspect for a week.
- The spy realised that the man behind her was a shadow sent to watch her.
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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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