wean in Finnish
wean in Finnish is vieroittaa, vieroittua, päästä eroon — wean means to gradually stop a baby or young animal from feeding on milk, switching it to other food.
wean in Finnish
vieroittaa
(transitive) To cease giving breast milk to an offspring; to accustom and reconcile (a child or young animal) to a want or deprivation of mother's milk; to take from the breast or udder.
vieroittua
(transitive) To cease giving breast milk to an offspring; to accustom and reconcile (a child or young animal) to a want or deprivation of mother's milk; to take from the breast or udder.
päästä eroon
(transitive, by extension, normally "wean off") To cause to quit something to which one is addicted, dependent, or habituated.
päästä irti
(transitive, by extension, normally "wean off") To cause to quit something to which one is addicted, dependent, or habituated.
What does "wean" mean?
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verb To gradually stop a baby or young animal from feeding on milk, switching it to other food.
"They began to wean the baby onto solid food at six months."
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verb To gradually break a habit or dependence.
"The company is trying to wean itself off fossil fuels."
wean in a sentence
- They began to wean the baby onto solid food at six months.
- The company is trying to wean itself off fossil fuels.
Common Finnish translations
Frequently asked questions
What is "wean" in Finnish?
"wean" in Finnish is vieroittaa, vieroittua, päästä eroon. wean means: To gradually stop a baby or young animal from feeding on milk, switching it to other food.
How do you use "wean" in a sentence?
Example: "They began to wean the baby onto solid food at six months." In Finnish, "wean" is vieroittaa, vieroittua, päästä eroon.
Are there other ways to say "wean" in Finnish?
Yes — Finnish has 4 translations listed for "wean": vieroittaa, vieroittua, päästä eroon, päästä irti.
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