subtle in Finnish

subtle in Finnish is hieno, hienojakoinen, hienoinen — subtle means so slight or delicate that it is barely noticeable.

subtle in Finnish

hieno

adj

(archaic) Of a substance: finely powdered; also, of particles of a substance: very fine or small.

hienojakoinen

adj

(archaic) Of a substance: finely powdered; also, of particles of a substance: very fine or small.

hienoinen

adj

hienovarainen

adj

hienovarainen

noun

People or things that are subtle (adjective sense) as a class.

hienovaraistaa

verb

(chiefly, US) To make (something) subtle#Adjective.

What does "subtle" mean?

adjective So slight or delicate that it is barely noticeable.
"There was a subtle hint of vanilla in the coffee."
adjective Requiring careful thought to notice or understand; not obvious.
"The novel makes a subtle argument about memory and guilt."
adjective Skilled at noticing fine details or handling delicate situations tactfully.
"A subtle diplomat, she smoothed over the disagreement without anyone losing face."

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C2 · Advanced serendipity Fortunate discoveries made entirely by accident.

Gen Z slang rizz Charm — the ability to attract a romantic interest.

B2 · Intermediate empathy The capacity to share another person’s feelings.

C1 · Advanced nonchalant Casually calm and relaxed; unconcerned.

Internet slang delulu Delusional — believing something against the odds.

Etymology nostalgia Greek nostos “return home” + algos “pain”.

C2 · Advanced serendipity Fortunate discoveries made entirely by accident.

Gen Z slang rizz Charm — the ability to attract a romantic interest.

B2 · Intermediate empathy The capacity to share another person’s feelings.

C1 · Advanced nonchalant Casually calm and relaxed; unconcerned.

Internet slang delulu Delusional — believing something against the odds.

Etymology nostalgia Greek nostos “return home” + algos “pain”.

subtle in a sentence

There was a subtle hint of vanilla in the coffee.
She gave him a subtle nod so no one else would notice.
The novel makes a subtle argument about memory and guilt.
A subtle diplomat, she smoothed over the disagreement without anyone losing face.

Similar words in Finnish

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Common Finnish translations

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Frequently asked questions

What is "subtle" in Finnish?

"subtle" in Finnish is hieno, hienojakoinen, hienoinen. subtle means: So slight or delicate that it is barely noticeable.

How do you use "subtle" in a sentence?

Example: "There was a subtle hint of vanilla in the coffee." In Finnish, "subtle" is hieno, hienojakoinen, hienoinen.

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

Yes — Finnish has 5 translations listed for "subtle": hieno, hienojakoinen, hienoinen, hienovarainen, hienovaraistaa.

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