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shave in Finnish

shave in Finnish is parranajo, siivuttaa, ajaa parta — shave means to cut hair close to the skin using a razor or similar tool.

shave in Finnish

parranajo
noun
An instance of shaving.
siivuttaa
verb
ajaa parta
verb
(intransitive) To remove hair from one's face by this means.
ajaa
verb
(intransitive) To remove hair from one's face by this means.
ajaa partansa
verb
(intransitive) To remove hair from one's face by this means.
ajella
verb
(intransitive) To remove hair from one's face by this means.

What does "shave" mean?

  1. verb To cut hair close to the skin using a razor or similar tool.
    "He shaves his face every morning before work."
  2. verb To cut a thin slice or layer from something.
    "The chef shaved thin slices of parmesan over the pasta."
  3. verb To reduce something slightly, such as time, cost, or size.
    "The new engine shaves a few seconds off the lap time."
  4. noun An instance of shaving, especially the face.
    "He needs a shave — he looks scruffy."
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shave in a sentence

  • He shaves his face every morning before work.
  • She shaved her head for charity.
  • The chef shaved thin slices of parmesan over the pasta.
  • The new engine shaves a few seconds off the lap time.

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What is "shave" in Finnish?

"shave" in Finnish is parranajo, siivuttaa, ajaa parta. shave means: To cut hair close to the skin using a razor or similar tool.

How do you use "shave" in a sentence?

Example: "He shaves his face every morning before work." In Finnish, "shave" is parranajo, siivuttaa, ajaa parta.

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

Yes — Finnish has 6 translations listed for "shave": parranajo, siivuttaa, ajaa parta, ajaa, ajaa partansa, ajella.

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