thorny in Finnish
thorny in Finnish is okainen, piikikäs — thorny means covered in or bearing thorns or spines.
thorny in Finnish
okainen
(literally) Having thorns or spines.
piikikäs
(literally) Having thorns or spines.
okainen
Troublesome or vexatious.
What does "thorny" mean?
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adj Covered in or bearing thorns or spines.
"The gardener wore thick gloves to handle the thorny rose bushes."
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adj Difficult, complicated, or likely to cause disagreement.
"Immigration remains a thorny issue in national politics."
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thorny in a sentence
- The gardener wore thick gloves to handle the thorny rose bushes.
- Immigration remains a thorny issue in national politics.
- They avoided the thorny question of who would pay for the repairs.
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What is "thorny" in Finnish?
"thorny" in Finnish is okainen, piikikäs. thorny means: Covered in or bearing thorns or spines.
How do you use "thorny" in a sentence?
Example: "The gardener wore thick gloves to handle the thorny rose bushes." In Finnish, "thorny" is okainen, piikikäs.
Are there other ways to say "thorny" in Finnish?
Yes — Finnish has 2 translations listed for "thorny": okainen, piikikäs.
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