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stern in Finnish

stern in Finnish is tyly, kova, kovaluontoinen — stern means serious and strict in manner; harsh or severe.

stern in Finnish

tyly
adj
kova
adj
kovaluontoinen
adj
ankara
adj
Grim and forbidding in appearance.
tuima
adj
Grim and forbidding in appearance.
perä
noun
(nautical) The rear part (after end) of a ship or other vessel.
ahteri
noun
(nautical) The rear part (after end) of a ship or other vessel.
peräsin
noun
(figurative) The post of management or direction.
perä
noun
The hinder part of anything.
häntä
noun
The tail of an animal; now used only of the tail of a dog.

What does "stern" mean?

  1. adjective Serious and strict in manner; harsh or severe.
    "The teacher gave the boys a stern warning."
  2. noun The rear end of a ship or boat.
    "Waves crashed over the stern as the storm picked up."
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stern in a sentence

  • The teacher gave the boys a stern warning.
  • Her stern expression made it clear she wasn't joking.
  • Waves crashed over the stern as the storm picked up.

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What is "stern" in Finnish?

"stern" in Finnish is tyly, kova, kovaluontoinen. stern means: Serious and strict in manner; harsh or severe.

How do you use "stern" in a sentence?

Example: "The teacher gave the boys a stern warning." In Finnish, "stern" is tyly, kova, kovaluontoinen.

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

Yes — Finnish has 9 translations listed for "stern": tyly, kova, kovaluontoinen, ankara, tuima, perä.

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