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telling in Finnish

telling in Finnish is kuvaava, paljonpuhuva — telling means revealing something important, often without meaning to; significant.

telling in Finnish

kuvaava
adj
Revealing information; bearing significance.
paljonpuhuva
adj
Revealing information; bearing significance.

What does "telling" mean?

  1. adj Revealing something important, often without meaning to; significant.
    "The telling detail in her story was that she never mentioned her brother."
  2. noun The act of narrating or passing on information.
    "The telling of the old legend took the whole evening around the fire."
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telling in a sentence

  • The telling detail in her story was that she never mentioned her brother.
  • His nervous laugh was a telling sign that he was hiding something.
  • The telling of the old legend took the whole evening around the fire.
  • Her telling of the news was calm and gentle.

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Frequently asked questions

What is "telling" in Finnish?
"telling" in Finnish is kuvaava, paljonpuhuva. telling means: Revealing something important, often without meaning to; significant.
How do you use "telling" in a sentence?
Example: "The telling detail in her story was that she never mentioned her brother." In Finnish, "telling" is kuvaava, paljonpuhuva.
Are there other ways to say "telling" in Finnish?
Yes — Finnish has 2 translations listed for "telling": kuvaava, paljonpuhuva.
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