spare in Finnish
spare in Finnish is vara, ylimääräinen, laiha — spare means extra; kept in reserve in case it is needed.
spare in Finnish
vara
Held in reserve, to be used in an emergency.
ylimääräinen
Being more than what is necessary, or what must be used or reserved; not wanted, or not used; superfluous.
laiha
Lean; lacking flesh; meager; thin; gaunt.
niukka
Scant; not abundant or plentiful.
säästäväinen
Sparing; frugal; parsimonious; not spending much money.
What does "spare" mean?
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adjective Extra; kept in reserve in case it is needed.
"He always carries a spare key in his wallet."
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adjective Lean or thin, especially of a person's build.
"The marathon runner had a spare, wiry frame."
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verb To refrain from harming, punishing, or destroying something or someone.
"The judge decided to spare the young offender a prison sentence."
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verb To make something available, especially time or money, for someone else's use.
"Could you spare five minutes to look over my report?"
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spare in a sentence
- He always carries a spare key in his wallet.
- She packed a spare pair of shoes just in case.
- The marathon runner had a spare, wiry frame.
- The judge decided to spare the young offender a prison sentence.
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What is "spare" in Finnish?
"spare" in Finnish is vara, ylimääräinen, laiha. spare means: Extra; kept in reserve in case it is needed.
How do you use "spare" in a sentence?
Example: "He always carries a spare key in his wallet." In Finnish, "spare" is vara, ylimääräinen, laiha.
Are there other ways to say "spare" in Finnish?
Yes — Finnish has 5 translations listed for "spare": vara, ylimääräinen, laiha, niukka, säästäväinen.
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