Sherpa in Finnish
Sherpa in Finnish is šerpa, sherpa — Sherpa means a member of a Himalayan ethnic group from Nepal and Tibet, well known for skill in high-altitude mountaineering.
Sherpa in Finnish
šerpa
The Southern Tibetan language of these people.
sherpa
(countable) A local mountain guide or porter, particularly a male of the Nepalese Sherpa people so employed.
What does "Sherpa" mean?
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noun A member of a Himalayan ethnic group from Nepal and Tibet, well known for skill in high-altitude mountaineering.
"The expedition hired several Sherpas to help carry supplies up the mountain."
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noun A local guide or porter, especially one from the Sherpa people, who helps mountaineers on an expedition.
"Their sherpa knew a safer route around the crevasse."
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noun A senior official who does the background negotiating and preparation ahead of a major summit, such as a G7 or G20 meeting.
"The president's sherpa spent weeks hammering out the joint statement in advance."
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noun A soft, thick-piled synthetic fabric resembling fleece or faux fur.
"The jacket has a cozy sherpa lining."
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Sherpa in a sentence
- The expedition hired several Sherpas to help carry supplies up the mountain.
- Their sherpa knew a safer route around the crevasse.
- The president's sherpa spent weeks hammering out the joint statement in advance.
- The jacket has a cozy sherpa lining.
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Frequently asked questions
What is "Sherpa" in Finnish?
"Sherpa" in Finnish is šerpa, sherpa. Sherpa means: A member of a Himalayan ethnic group from Nepal and Tibet, well known for skill in high-altitude mountaineering.
How do you use "Sherpa" in a sentence?
Example: "The expedition hired several Sherpas to help carry supplies up the mountain." In Finnish, "Sherpa" is šerpa, sherpa.
Are there other ways to say "Sherpa" in Finnish?
Yes — Finnish has 2 translations listed for "Sherpa": šerpa, sherpa.
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