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shine in Finnish

shine in Finnish is hohde, kirkkaus, loiste — shine means to give off or reflect light brightly.

shine in Finnish

hohde
noun
Brightness from a source of light.
kirkkaus
noun
Brightness from a source of light.
loiste
noun
Brightness from a source of light.
paiste
noun
Brightness from a source of light.
hohde
noun
Brightness from reflected light.
loiste
noun
Brightness from reflected light.
valo
noun
Brightness from reflected light.
loistavuus
noun
Excellence in quality or appearance; splendour.
loisteliaisuus
noun
Excellence in quality or appearance; splendour.
loisto
noun
Excellence in quality or appearance; splendour.
loistokkuus
noun
Excellence in quality or appearance; splendour.
loistaa
verb
(intransitive, copulative) To emit or reflect light so as to glow.
paistaa
verb
(intransitive, copulative) To emit or reflect light so as to glow.
helottaa
verb
(intransitive, copulative) To emit or reflect light so as to glow.
hohtaa
verb
(intransitive, copulative) To emit or reflect light so as to glow.
kiillottaa
verb
(transitive) To cause (something) to be smooth and shiny by rubbing; put a shine on (something); polish (something).
puleerata
verb
(transitive) To cause (something) to be smooth and shiny by rubbing; put a shine on (something); polish (something).
loistaa
verb
(intransitive, copulative) To distinguish oneself; to excel.
erottua
verb
(intransitive, copulative) To distinguish oneself; to excel.
paistaa silmään
verb
(intransitive, copulative) To be immediately apparent.
kiiltää
verb
(transitive) To cause to shine, as a light or by reflected light.
hohtaa
verb
(transitive) To cause to shine, as a light or by reflected light.
loistaa
verb
(transitive) To cause to shine, as a light or by reflected light.

What does "shine" mean?

  1. verb To give off or reflect light brightly.
    "Stars shine more clearly when you are far from the city lights."
  2. verb To perform exceptionally well or stand out.
    "Some children shine in sport, while others shine in music or art."
  3. verb To point a light source at something.
    "Could you shine your phone at the lock so I can see the keyhole?"
  4. noun Brightness or gloss, whether from a light source or a polished surface.
    "The floor had a lovely shine after she mopped and buffed it."
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shine in a sentence

  • Stars shine more clearly when you are far from the city lights.
  • The sun shone brightly over the valley.
  • Some children shine in sport, while others shine in music or art.
  • If you give him a chance, I think he will shine.

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Frequently asked questions

What is "shine" in Finnish?
"shine" in Finnish is hohde, kirkkaus, loiste. shine means: To give off or reflect light brightly.
How do you use "shine" in a sentence?
Example: "Stars shine more clearly when you are far from the city lights." In Finnish, "shine" is hohde, kirkkaus, loiste.
Are there other ways to say "shine" in Finnish?
Yes — Finnish has 18 translations listed for "shine": hohde, kirkkaus, loiste, paiste, valo, loistavuus.
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