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shrine in Finnish

shrine in Finnish is alttari, pyhäkkö, pyhättö — shrine means a place considered sacred and dedicated to a deity, saint, or revered figure.

shrine in Finnish

alttari
noun
pyhäkkö
noun
pyhättö
noun

What does "shrine" mean?

  1. noun A place considered sacred and dedicated to a deity, saint, or revered figure.
    "Pilgrims travel for miles to visit the mountain shrine."
  2. noun A collection of items honoring someone or something, arranged with reverence.
    "Fans built a small shrine of flowers and photos outside the singer's old house."
  3. verb To enshrine; to treat with reverence, as if placing in a shrine.
    "Her achievements are shrined in the museum's permanent collection."
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shrine in a sentence

  • Pilgrims travel for miles to visit the mountain shrine.
  • Fans built a small shrine of flowers and photos outside the singer's old house.
  • Her achievements are shrined in the museum's permanent collection.

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What is "shrine" in Finnish?

"shrine" in Finnish is alttari, pyhäkkö, pyhättö. shrine means: A place considered sacred and dedicated to a deity, saint, or revered figure.

How do you use "shrine" in a sentence?

Example: "Pilgrims travel for miles to visit the mountain shrine." In Finnish, "shrine" is alttari, pyhäkkö, pyhättö.

Are there other ways to say "shrine" in Finnish?

Yes — Finnish has 3 translations listed for "shrine": alttari, pyhäkkö, pyhättö.

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