Finnish–English dictionary

mehiläisleipä

Bee pollen with added honey and bee secretions, made and stored in brood cells by forager bees, and used as food for worker bees and larvae.

mehiläisparvi

The bees of one hive; a swarm of bees.

mehiläispesä

A man-made structure in which honey bees are kept so that humans can harvest their honey.

mehiläistarha

A place where bees and their hives are kept.

mehiläistarhuri

An apiarist; a beekeeper.

mehiläisvaha

A wax secreted by bees from which they make honeycomb; or, the processed form of this wax used in the manufacture of various goods.

mehu

(UK, AU, NZ) A concentrated non-carbonated soft drink which is diluted with water before drinking.

mehujää

(chiefly, _, US, Canada) Frozen fruit juice, flavored sugar water, or the like, on a stick, of a size to be one serving.

mehujääpuikko

(chiefly, _, US, Canada) Frozen fruit juice, flavored sugar water, or the like, on a stick, of a size to be one serving.

mehukas

Juicy or lush.

mehustaa

(transitive) To extract the juice from something.

mehustin

A manual or electrical device used for rendering the juice of fruits or vegetables.

mehutiiviste

(UK, AU, NZ) A concentrated non-carbonated soft drink which is diluted with water before drinking.

meidän

(colloquial, may seem patronising) That or those belonging to an individual being addressed; used especially to a person in the speaker's care, or to whom advice or instruction is being given.

meidät

We, used in the same circumstances where "me" would be used instead of "I", e.g. for the pronoun in isolation or as the complement of the copula:

meijeri

A place, often on a farm, where milk is processed and turned into products such as butter and cheese.

meijerit

(slang, vulgar, mostly, in the plural) A woman's breast.

meijerityöntekijä

A man who works in a dairy, as:

meikki

(countable, uncountable) Cosmetics; colorants and other substances applied to the skin to alter its appearance.

meilata

(transitive) To send an email or emails to.

meili

(uncountable) A system for sending messages and datas by means of computers connected together in a network.

meinata

(transitive) To have conviction in (something said or expressed); to be sincere in (what one says). [from 18th c.]

meioosi

(usually, uncountable, cytology) Cell division of a diploid cell into four haploid cells, which develop to produce gametes.

meirami

A herb of the mint family, Origanum majorana, having aromatic leaves.

meistää

To employ a punch to create a hole in or stamp or emboss a mark on something.

meisti

(obsolete) That which is, or might be, determined, by a throw of the die; hazard; chance.

meitä

We, used in the same circumstances where "me" would be used instead of "I", e.g. for the pronoun in isolation or as the complement of the copula:

meitsie

(informal, mobile phones) A photographic self-portrait, especially one taken manually (not using a timer, tripod etc.) with a small camera or mobile phone.

mekaanikko

A member of the military who specializes in manufacturing and repairing weapon systems.

mekaaninen

(figurative) As if performed by a machine: lifeless, mindless, thoughtless, automatic.

mekaaninen [[hormi-imuri]]

A thin protective covering over all or part of an engine; also cowling.

mekaanisesti

From a mechanical point of view.

mekaniikka

(physics) The branch of physics that deals with the action of forces on material objects with mass

mekanismi

A complex machine or instrument.

mekastaa

To make a lot of noise.

mekastus

A clamour, a commotion; a fuss or uproar. [from 17th c.]

Mekka

A large city, the provincial capital of Mecca Province in the in the Hejaz region, Saudi Arabia, the holiest place in Islam, location of the sacred Ka'ba, and to which Muslims are required to make a hajj at least once in their lifetime, if possible.

mekkala

trouble; troublesome business; fuss, commotion

mekko

(clothing) An item of clothing (usually worn by a woman or young girl) which both covers the upper part of the body and includes a skirt below the waist.

meklarintoimi

The occupation of being a broker.

Mekong

A river in southeastern Asia that flows about 4,183 km (2,600 miles) from Tibet to the South China Sea in Vietnam.

meksikolainen

Of, from, or pertaining to the country of Mexico.

mela

A double-bladed version with blades at each end of the shaft is used for kayaking.

melange

A Viennese coffee speciality, half steamed milk and half coffee.

melaniini

(biochemistry) Any of a group of naturally occurring dark pigments, especially the pigment found in skin, hair, fur, and feathers.

melankolia

Great sadness or depression, especially of a thoughtful or introspective nature.

melankolinen

(informal) Depressed, melancholic, sad.

melanooma

(oncology, disease) A dark-pigmented, usually malignant tumor arising from a melanocyte and occurring most commonly in the skin.

melassi

A thick, sweet syrup drained from sugarcane, especially (North America) the still thicker and sweeter syrup produced by boiling down raw molasses.

Melbourne

The capital city of Victoria, Australia and former capital of Australia (1901–1927).

Melissa

A en given name.

melkein

Very nearly; everything short of. Most often precedes a verb or adjective.

melko

Somewhat, fairly, quite; sometimes also (by meiosis) very.

melko pilvinen

(meteorology, of the sky) Five-eighths to seven-eighths obscured by clouds; incompletely covered by clouds.

melko selkeä

(meteorology, of clouds) Covering three eighths to four eighths of the sky.

melkoinen

Large in amount.

mellakka

A tumultuous disturbance of the public peace by a large group of people, often involving violence or damage to property.

mellakka-aita

A barricade erected at a public event, such as a rally or festival, to prevent people from entering certain areas.

mellastus

A loud noise.

meloa

To ride or paddle a canoe.

meloa kanootilla

To ride or paddle a canoe.

melodia

A sequence of notes that makes up a musical phrase.

melodiapilli

The pipe of a bagpipe on which the melody is played.

melodinen

Having a pleasant melody or sound; tuneful.

melodraama

(countable) A drama abounding in romantic sentiment and agonizing situations, with a musical accompaniment only in parts which are especially thrilling or pathetic.

melodramaattinen

Of or pertaining to melodrama; like or suitable to a melodrama; unnatural in situation or action.

melominen

A collective noun for ducks when they are on water.

meloni

(countable) The large, round to ovoid fruits that have rinds and are of such plants

melonta

A water sport involving travelling or racing in canoes or kayaks.

melontaretki

The use of a paddle to propel a boat; a session of paddling.

melske

An agitated disturbance or a hubbub.

melskeinen

Causing or characterized by tumult; chaotic, disorderly, turbulent. [from mid 16th c.]

melu

(uncountable) Various sounds, usually unwanted or unpleasant.

meluisa

Full of noise.

meluisasti

in a noisy manner; in such a way as to create a great deal of noise or sound

meluta

(intransitive) To make a noise; to sound.

meluttomasti

In a quiet manner, without any noise.

mem

The thirteenth letter of many Semitic alphabets/abjads (Phoenician, Aramaic, Hebrew, Syriac, Arabic and others).

menarke

The onset of menstruation; a girl's first period.

menehtyä

(intransitive) To stop living; to become dead; to undergo death.

meneillään oleva

Presently or currently happening; being in progress.

menekki

The desire to purchase goods and services.

menestyä

To make progress or obtain advantage; to gain traction.

menestyjä

One who, or that which, achieves assumed goals.

menestyksellisesti

In a successful manner; with success; without failing.

menestynyt

Resulting in success; assuring or promoting success; accomplishing what was proposed; having the desired effect.

menestys

(marketing) Highly popular with consumers purchasing goods within a specific class.

menestysesitys

A performance or segment of a theatrical production that induces a positive audience reaction strong enough to pause the production.

menestyskirja

A book or other product that has sold in large numbers.

menestystuote

A book or other product that has sold in large numbers.

menestyvä

Characterized by success.

menetellä

(ambitransitive) To suffice.

menetelmä

(countable) A process by which a task is completed; a way of doing something (followed by the adposition of, to or for before the purpose of the process).

menetelmällinen

Related to procedure.

menetelmäoppi

(originally, sciences) The study of methods used in a field.

menetetty

Parted with; no longer held or possessed.

menettää

(transitive) To steadily lose (something vital).

menettää toivonsa

(intransitive) To be hopeless; to have no hope; to give up all hope or expectation. [(often) with of]

menettäminen

(linguistics) The loss of a first or second language or a portion of that language.

menettely

A particular method for performing a task.

menettelytapa

A particular method for performing a task.

menettelytavat

A series of small tasks or steps taken to accomplish an end.

menetys

The state of being bereaved; deprivation; especially the loss of a relative by death.

menevä

(dated) Having an extravagant lifestyle or immoral habits. [from 18th c.]

Mengzi

Chinese philosopher, follower of Confucius (?372 - 289 B.C.E., or 385 - 303/302 B.C.E.)

menhir

(archaeology) A single tall standing stone as a monument, especially one dating to prehistoric times.

meningiitti

(pathology) Inflammation of the meninges, characterized by headache, neck stiffness and photophobia and also fever, chills, vomiting and myalgia.

meniski

The curved surface of liquids in tubes, whether concave or convex, caused by the surface tension of the liquid. [from 19th c.]

menkat

(slang, dated, derogatory, usually with "the") A woman's menses.

mennä

(intransitive) To move through space (especially to or through a place). (May be used of tangible things such as people or cars, or intangible things such as moods or information.)

mennä edeltä

(baseball) The situation where a runner steps away from a base while waiting for the pitch to be thrown.

mennä ekskursiolle

(intransitive) To go on a recreational trip or excursion.

mennä eteenpäin

To move, pass, or go forward or onward; to advance; to carry on.

mennä horrostilaan

(intransitive, biology) To spend the winter in a dormant or inactive state of minimal activity, low body temperature, slow breathing and heart rate, and low metabolic rate; to go through a winter sleep.

mennä huuruun

(transitive) To cover with a mist.

mennä huviretkelle

(intransitive) To go on a recreational trip or excursion.

mennä hyvin

To go favorably for one. (of an event, circumstance, etc.)

mennä jumiin

(intransitive) (of machines and software) To come to a sudden halt, stop working (functioning).

mennä kerälle

To curl into a ball; to fold up and hold one's legs.

mennä kiertotietä

(intransitive) To make a detour.

mennä kihloihin

(transitive) To bind through legal or moral obligation (to do something, especially to marry) (usually in passive).

mennä kimppakyydillä

To travel together in such a pool.

mennä kovaa

(informal, figurative) To progress at a brisk pace.

mennä läpi

(intransitive, idiomatic) To create a response or impression.

mennä liian pitkälle

(idiomatic) Made excessively emotional or excited, so that one goes too far.

mennä litteäksi

(reflexive) To press one's body tightly against a surface, such as a wall or floor, especially in order to avoid being seen or harmed.

mennä lujaa

(informal, figurative) To progress at a brisk pace.

mennä matalaksi

(reflexive) To press one's body tightly against a surface, such as a wall or floor, especially in order to avoid being seen or harmed.

mennä naimisiin

(intransitive) To enter into the conjugal or connubial state; to take a husband or a wife. [from 14th c.]

mennä naimisiin jonkun kanssa

(intransitive) To enter into the conjugal or connubial state; to take a husband or a wife. [from 14th c.]

mennä nukkumaan

(intransitive) To go to bed; to put oneself to sleep.

mennä nurin

(archaic, colloquial) To be ruined or impaired; to fail.

mennä ohi

(transitive) To pass without interference; to miss.

mennä oikosulkuun

(intransitive, of an electrical circuit) To short circuit.

mennä päällekkäin

To have an area, range, character or function in common.

mennä pakettimatkalle

To prepare (a book, a television series, etc.), including all stages from research to production, in order to sell the result to a publisher or broadcaster.

mennä pieleen

(idiomatic, transitive) To fail in a manner that brings down further misfortune.

mennä pilalle

(intransitive, UK, Australia, Canada) To putrefy or become inedible, or to become unusable in any way.

mennä poikki

(football) To pass the ball from one side of the pitch to the other side.

mennä pois

To turn out, to result; to come to (a certain result).

mennä pussiin

(snooker, pool, billiards, intransitive) To be capable of being potted.

mennä rakoille

(intransitive) To have a blister form.

mennä reikään

(intransitive) To go into a hole.

mennä rikki

(transitive, intransitive) To stop, or to cause to stop, functioning properly or altogether.

mennä rullalle

(intransitive) To assume the shape of a curl or spiral.

mennä sänkyyn

(intransitive) To go to bed; to put oneself to sleep.

mennä sänkyyn jnk kanssa

(transitive, euphemistic) To have sex with (perhaps from make love).

mennä säpäleiksi

(ambitransitive) To break into fragments or small pieces.

mennä takaisin

To retrace one's steps.

mennä töihin

(idiomatic) To go to town.