uncle in Finnish
uncle in Finnish is eno, setä, enopuoli — uncle means the brother of one's mother or father, or the husband of one's aunt.
uncle in Finnish
eno
The brother or brother-in-law of one’s parent.
setä
The brother or brother-in-law of one’s parent.
enopuoli
The brother or brother-in-law of one’s parent.
setäpuoli
The brother or brother-in-law of one’s parent.
kummisetä
(figuratively) A source of advice, encouragement, or help.
setä
(especially in the, _, Southern US, parts of, _, UK, and) An affectionate term for a man of an older generation than oneself, especially a friend of one's parents, by means of fictive kin.
eno
(especially in the, _, Southern US, parts of, _, UK, and) An affectionate term for a man of an older generation than oneself, especially a friend of one's parents, by means of fictive kin.
What does "uncle" mean?
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noun The brother of one's mother or father, or the husband of one's aunt.
"My uncle took me fishing every summer."
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noun A term of affection or respect for an older man who is a close family friend, not necessarily a blood relative.
"The kids call him Uncle Joe even though he's not really family."
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intj A word shouted to admit defeat, especially as a child during play-fighting.
""Uncle! Uncle!" he yelled, and his brother let go."
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uncle in a sentence
- My uncle took me fishing every summer.
- The kids call him Uncle Joe even though he's not really family.
- "Uncle! Uncle!" he yelled, and his brother let go.
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Frequently asked questions
What is "uncle" in Finnish?
"uncle" in Finnish is eno, setä, enopuoli. uncle means: The brother of one's mother or father, or the husband of one's aunt.
How do you use "uncle" in a sentence?
Example: "My uncle took me fishing every summer." In Finnish, "uncle" is eno, setä, enopuoli.
Are there other ways to say "uncle" in Finnish?
Yes — Finnish has 5 translations listed for "uncle": eno, setä, enopuoli, setäpuoli, kummisetä.
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