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shrivel in Finnish

shrivel in Finnish is romahtaa, kurtistua — shrivel means to shrink and wrinkle, especially from losing moisture.

shrivel in Finnish

romahtaa
verb
(intransitive) To collapse inward; to crumble.
kurtistua
verb
(intransitive) To become wrinkled.

What does "shrivel" mean?

  1. verb To shrink and wrinkle, especially from losing moisture.
    "The grapes shriveled into raisins in the sun."
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shrivel in a sentence

  • The grapes shriveled into raisins in the sun.
  • Without water, the plant's leaves quickly shriveled.

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What is "shrivel" in Finnish?

"shrivel" in Finnish is romahtaa, kurtistua. shrivel means: To shrink and wrinkle, especially from losing moisture.

How do you use "shrivel" in a sentence?

Example: "The grapes shriveled into raisins in the sun." In Finnish, "shrivel" is romahtaa, kurtistua.

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

Yes — Finnish has 2 translations listed for "shrivel": romahtaa, kurtistua.

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