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shark in Finnish

shark in Finnish is verenimijä, hai, haukka — shark means a large predatory fish with a skeleton made of cartilage rather than bone, known for its rows of sharp teeth.

shark in Finnish

verenimijä
noun
Someone who exploits others, for example by trickery, lies, usury, extortion.
hai
noun
haukka
noun
(informal) A relentless and resolute person or group, especially in business.
biljardihai
noun
(informal) A very good poker or pool player. Compare fish (a bad poker player).
hai
noun
(informal) A very good poker or pool player. Compare fish (a bad poker player).
korttihai
noun
(informal) A very good poker or pool player. Compare fish (a bad poker player).

What does "shark" mean?

  1. noun A large predatory fish with a skeleton made of cartilage rather than bone, known for its rows of sharp teeth.
    "The diver watched a shark glide silently past the reef."
  2. noun A person who ruthlessly exploits or cheats others, especially in business or money matters.
    "Be careful with that dealer; he's a shark who overcharges anyone who seems unsure."
  3. noun Someone who is extremely skilled at a competitive game, especially one who hides that skill to win money (e.g. a pool shark).
    "Nobody wanted to play cards with her because she was a known shark."
  4. verb To swindle or cheat someone out of money.
    "He was sharked out of his savings by a fake investment scheme."
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shark in a sentence

  • The diver watched a shark glide silently past the reef.
  • A great white shark was spotted just off the coast.
  • Be careful with that dealer; he's a shark who overcharges anyone who seems unsure.
  • The company was accused of acting like a loan shark, charging desperate borrowers extreme interest.

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Frequently asked questions

What is "shark" in Finnish?
"shark" in Finnish is verenimijä, hai, haukka. shark means: A large predatory fish with a skeleton made of cartilage rather than bone, known for its rows of sharp teeth.
How do you use "shark" in a sentence?
Example: "The diver watched a shark glide silently past the reef." In Finnish, "shark" is verenimijä, hai, haukka.
Are there other ways to say "shark" in Finnish?
Yes — Finnish has 5 translations listed for "shark": verenimijä, hai, haukka, biljardihai, korttihai.
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