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shield in Finnish

shield in Finnish is kilpi, suoja, kyltti — shield means a piece of protective armour carried in the hand or on the arm to block blows or weapons.

shield in Finnish

kilpi
noun
kilpi
noun
Anything that protects or defends; defense; shelter; protection.
suoja
noun
Anything that protects or defends; defense; shelter; protection.
kilpi
noun
(transport) A sign or symbol, usually containing numbers and sometimes letters, identifying a highway route.
kyltti
noun
(transport) A sign or symbol, usually containing numbers and sometimes letters, identifying a highway route.
numerokilpi
noun
(transport) A sign or symbol, usually containing numbers and sometimes letters, identifying a highway route.
tiennumerokilpi
noun
(transport) A sign or symbol, usually containing numbers and sometimes letters, identifying a highway route.
suojata
verb
(ambitransitive) To protect, to defend.

What does "shield" mean?

  1. noun A piece of protective armour carried in the hand or on the arm to block blows or weapons.
    "The child's costume included a wooden shield painted with a bright star."
  2. noun Anything that protects or defends against harm, danger, or influence.
    "He held up the folder as a shield against the sudden downpour."
  3. noun An inverted-triangle shape used for badges, logos, or coats of arms; also, informally, a police badge.
    "The school's crest is a golden shield with a blue tower."
  4. verb To protect or defend someone or something from harm.
    "The old oak tree shielded the picnic table from the worst of the rain."
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shield in a sentence

  • The child's costume included a wooden shield painted with a bright star.
  • The knight raised his shield to block the arrow.
  • He held up the folder as a shield against the sudden downpour.
  • The trees acted as a shield against the wind.

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Frequently asked questions

What is "shield" in Finnish?
"shield" in Finnish is kilpi, suoja, kyltti. shield means: A piece of protective armour carried in the hand or on the arm to block blows or weapons.
How do you use "shield" in a sentence?
Example: "The child's costume included a wooden shield painted with a bright star." In Finnish, "shield" is kilpi, suoja, kyltti.
Are there other ways to say "shield" in Finnish?
Yes — Finnish has 6 translations listed for "shield": kilpi, suoja, kyltti, numerokilpi, tiennumerokilpi, suojata.
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