waif in Finnish
waif in Finnish is isännätön esine, isännätön tavara, katulapsi — waif means a person, especially a child, who is thin, pale and homeless or uncared for.
waif in Finnish
isännätön esine
(Britain, law, archaic) An article of movable property which has been found, and of which the owner is not known, such as goods washed up on a beach or thrown away by an absconding thief; such items belong to the Crown, which may grant the right of ownership to them to a lord of a manor.
isännätön tavara
(Britain, law, archaic) An article of movable property which has been found, and of which the owner is not known, such as goods washed up on a beach or thrown away by an absconding thief; such items belong to the Crown, which may grant the right of ownership to them to a lord of a manor.
katulapsi
A person (especially a child) who is homeless and without means of support; also, a person excluded from society; an outcast.
löytö
Something found, especially if without an owner; something which comes along, as it were, by chance.
ruipelo
(by extension) A very thin person.
What does "waif" mean?
-
noun A person, especially a child, who is thin, pale and homeless or uncared for.
"The film opens on a waif begging outside the station."
-
noun A woman or girl who is strikingly slight and fragile-looking, especially as a fashion look.
"The nineties made a fashion icon of the waif."
Vocabulary Flow
Learn more English words in Finnish.
Vocabulary Flow serves English words with the Finnish meaning, one at a time — pronunciation and an example each time. Scroll it either direction.
Learn English in Finnish
waif in a sentence
- The film opens on a waif begging outside the station.
- She took in the waifs and strays of the neighbourhood, cats included.
- The nineties made a fashion icon of the waif.
- With her cropped hair and huge coat she had a deliberate waif look.
Similar words in Finnish
Common Finnish translations
Frequently asked questions
What is "waif" in Finnish?
"waif" in Finnish is isännätön esine, isännätön tavara, katulapsi. waif means: A person, especially a child, who is thin, pale and homeless or uncared for.
How do you use "waif" in a sentence?
Example: "The film opens on a waif begging outside the station." In Finnish, "waif" is isännätön esine, isännätön tavara, katulapsi.
Are there other ways to say "waif" in Finnish?
Yes — Finnish has 5 translations listed for "waif": isännätön esine, isännätön tavara, katulapsi, löytö, ruipelo.
Study it as flashcards or scroll it in Vocabulary Flow — saved to your collection.
