shelter in Finnish
shelter in Finnish is suoja, suojapaikka, turvapaikka — shelter means a place, or structure, that protects you from bad weather, danger, or attack.
shelter in Finnish
suoja
A place where a person or animal may find protection from the elements (especially rain, storms, or cold) sometimes as a place to sleep (such as a cave).
suojapaikka
A place where a person or animal may find protection from the elements (especially rain, storms, or cold) sometimes as a place to sleep (such as a cave).
turvapaikka
A place where a person or animal may find protection from the elements (especially rain, storms, or cold) sometimes as a place to sleep (such as a cave).
yömaja
suojata
(transitive) To provide cover from damage or harassment; to shield; to protect.
suojautua
(transitive) To provide cover from damage or harassment; to shield; to protect.
What does "shelter" mean?
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noun A place, or structure, that protects you from bad weather, danger, or attack.
"The hikers found a stone shelter near the ridge and waited there until the wind dropped."
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noun An organization or building that offers temporary housing to people or animals who need it.
"The town opened a new shelter where families without a home can sleep and eat."
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verb To protect someone or something from harm, weather, or attack.
"The high hedge shelters the vegetable patch from the cold north wind."
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verb To find or take cover somewhere.
"When the hail started, we sheltered in a doorway across the street."
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shelter in a sentence
- The hikers found a stone shelter near the ridge and waited there until the wind dropped.
- They built a rough shelter out of branches to get out of the rain.
- The town opened a new shelter where families without a home can sleep and eat.
- She volunteers at a homeless shelter on weekends.
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Frequently asked questions
What is "shelter" in Finnish?
"shelter" in Finnish is suoja, suojapaikka, turvapaikka. shelter means: A place, or structure, that protects you from bad weather, danger, or attack.
How do you use "shelter" in a sentence?
Example: "The hikers found a stone shelter near the ridge and waited there until the wind dropped." In Finnish, "shelter" is suoja, suojapaikka, turvapaikka.
Are there other ways to say "shelter" in Finnish?
Yes — Finnish has 6 translations listed for "shelter": suoja, suojapaikka, turvapaikka, yömaja, suojata, suojautua.
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