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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?

  1. adjective So slight or delicate that it is barely noticeable.
    "There was a subtle change in her voice when she mentioned the news."
  2. adjective Requiring careful thought to notice or understand; not obvious.
    "The difference between the two shades of blue is subtle and easy to miss."
  3. adjective Skilled at noticing fine details or handling delicate situations tactfully.
    "He was a subtle negotiator who always found a tactful way forward."
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subtle in a sentence

  • There was a subtle change in her voice when she mentioned the news.
  • There was a subtle hint of vanilla in the coffee.
  • The difference between the two shades of blue is subtle and easy to miss.
  • Her joke carried a subtle meaning that only a few people understood.

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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 change in her voice when she mentioned the news." 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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