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slight in Finnish

slight in Finnish is heikko, heikkomielinen, hienoinen — slight means small in degree or amount; minor.

slight in Finnish

heikko
adj
Minor; small in amount
heikkomielinen
adj
Minor; small in amount
hienoinen
adj
Minor; small in amount
lievä
adj
Minor; small in amount
pieni
adj
Minor; small in amount
pintapuolinen
adj
Minor; small in amount
heikkomielinen
adj
Gentle or weak, not aggressive or powerful.
hoikka
adj
Gentle or weak, not aggressive or powerful.
sileä
adj
(regional) Even, smooth or level.
tasainen
adj
(regional) Even, smooth or level.
heikkolaatuinen
adj
(regional, obsolete) Bad, of poor quality.
huono
adj
(regional, obsolete) Bad, of poor quality.
kehno
adj
(regional, obsolete) Bad, of poor quality.

What does "slight" mean?

  1. adj Small in degree or amount; minor.
    "I felt a slight pain in my knee after the long walk."
  2. adj Slender or delicate in build.
    "The dancer had a slight frame, but she could lift her partner easily."
  3. verb To treat someone with disrespect or neglect, often by ignoring them.
    "He did not mean to slight her, but he forgot to say thank you."
  4. noun An act or remark that shows disrespect or disregard for someone.
    "She took the missed invitation as a slight and said nothing."
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slight in a sentence

  • I felt a slight pain in my knee after the long walk.
  • There was only a slight chance of rain that afternoon.
  • The dancer had a slight frame, but she could lift her partner easily.
  • A slight child of about six sat quietly in the corner.

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What is "slight" in Finnish?
"slight" in Finnish is heikko, heikkomielinen, hienoinen. slight means: Small in degree or amount; minor.
How do you use "slight" in a sentence?
Example: "I felt a slight pain in my knee after the long walk." In Finnish, "slight" is heikko, heikkomielinen, hienoinen.
Are there other ways to say "slight" in Finnish?
Yes — Finnish has 12 translations listed for "slight": heikko, heikkomielinen, hienoinen, lievä, pieni, pintapuolinen.
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