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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 knight raised his shield to block the arrow."
  2. noun Anything that protects or defends against harm, danger, or influence.
    "The trees acted as a shield against the wind."
  3. noun An inverted-triangle shape used for badges, logos, or coats of arms; also, informally, a police badge.
    "The detective flashed his shield at the door."
  4. verb To protect or defend someone or something from harm.
    "She shielded her eyes from the bright sun."

shield in a sentence

  • The knight raised his shield to block the arrow.
  • Riot police carried shields as the crowd surged forward.
  • The trees acted as a shield against the wind.
  • Sunscreen is a shield against harmful UV rays.

Similar words in Finnish

Common Finnish translations

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 knight raised his shield to block the arrow." 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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