tan in Finnish

tan in Finnish is ruskettunut, kellanruskea, rusketus — tan means a yellowish-brown colour, or the darkened shade skin takes on after time in the sun.

tan in Finnish

ruskettunut

adj

Having dark skin as a result of exposure to the sun or an artificial process intended to mimic this effect.

kellanruskea

noun

A light, brown-like colour.

rusketus

noun

A darkening of the skin resulting from exposure to sunlight or similar light sources.

parkki

noun

The bark of an oak or other tree from which tannic acid is obtained.

ruskettua

verb

(transitive, intransitive) To change to a tan colour due to exposure to the sun.

parkita

verb

(transitive, stative) To change an animal hide into leather by soaking it in tannic acid. To work as a tanner.

What does "tan" mean?

noun A yellowish-brown colour, or the darkened shade skin takes on after time in the sun.
"The chair's leather was a soft tan that matched the rug."
adj Yellowish-brown in colour, or having skin darkened by the sun.
"She picked a tan coat that went with everything in her wardrobe."
verb To develop a darker skin tone from sun exposure, or to turn animal hide into leather using tannic acid.
"Be careful not to tan for too long without sunscreen on a hot day."

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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”.

tan in a sentence

The chair's leather was a soft tan that matched the rug.
She came back from the beach with a deep tan.
She picked a tan coat that went with everything in her wardrobe.
He wore tan trousers with a navy blazer.

Similar words in Finnish

bronze fawn khaki sandy suntan topaz

Common Finnish translations

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Frequently asked questions

What is "tan" in Finnish?

"tan" in Finnish is ruskettunut, kellanruskea, rusketus. tan means: A yellowish-brown colour, or the darkened shade skin takes on after time in the sun.

How do you use "tan" in a sentence?

Example: "The chair's leather was a soft tan that matched the rug." In Finnish, "tan" is ruskettunut, kellanruskea, rusketus.

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

Yes — Finnish has 6 translations listed for "tan": ruskettunut, kellanruskea, rusketus, parkki, ruskettua, parkita.

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