Finnish–English dictionary

mikittää

To microphone; to place one or more microphones (mikes) on.

mikki

A device (transducer) used to convert sound waves into a varying electric current; normally fed into an amplifier and either recorded or transmitted over radio.

Mikko

A surname transferred from the given name.

Mikko Repolainen

(literary, poetic) A name in European folklore for the red fox.

mikro

(computer hardware, now, primarily, historical) A computer designed around a microprocessor, smaller than a minicomputer or a mainframe.

mikroaalto

An electromagnetic wave with wavelength between that of infrared light and radio waves.

mikroaggressio

(sociology, chiefly, US) Any small-scale verbal or physical interaction between those of different races, cultures, beliefs, or genders that may have no malicious intent, but that can be interpreted as an aggression.

mikrobi

A pathogen: a pathogenic microorganism, such as a bacterium or virus.

mikrobiologia

(biology) The branch of biology that deals with microorganisms, especially their effects on man and other living organisms.

mikrobisto

The microorganisms that inhabit some part of the body.

mikrobloggaus

The writing or publishing of a microblog.

mikrofilmata

(transitive) To reproduce (documents) on such film.

mikrofilmi

A continuous roll of film containing photographs of documents at a greatly reduced size.

mikrofloora

The microorganisms that inhabit some part of the body.

mikrofoni

A device (transducer) used to convert sound waves into a varying electric current; normally fed into an amplifier and either recorded or transmitted over radio.

mikrokosmos

A smaller system which is seen as representative of a larger one. [from 17th c.]

mikropiiristö

(uncountable) Electrical (or, by extension, other) circuits considered as a group.

mikroprosessori

(computer hardware) The entire CPU of a computer on a single integrated circuit (chip).

mikrosiru

An integrated circuit.

mikroskooppi

An optical instrument used for observing small objects.

mikroskooppinen

Of, or relating to microscopes or microscopy; microscopal

mikrosuoritin

(computer hardware) The entire CPU of a computer on a single integrated circuit (chip).

mikrotaloustiede

(economics) The field of economics that deals with small-scale economic activities such as those of an individual or company.

miksata

(transitive, music) To combine (several tracks).

miksaus

(music) The result of mixing several tracks.

miksi

(idiomatic, informal) Why; why is it; for what reason or purpose; due to what cause?

mikstuura

A medicinal compound, typically a suspension of a solid in a solution

milanolainen

Of, from or relating to the city of Milan or surrounding metropolitan city, Lombardy, Italy.

miliisi

An army of trained civilians, which may be an official reserve army, called upon in time of need, the entire able-bodied population of a state which may also be called upon, or a private force not under government control.

militaristinen

Of or pertaining to militarism.

miljardi

(dated, British & Australian, long scale) A million (times a) million (logic: 1,000,0002): a 1 followed by twelve zeros (1012); a thousand milliard.

miljardööri

Somebody whose wealth is at least one billion (109) currency units.

miljonääri

Somebody whose wealth is at least one million (106) currency units.

miljöö

(specifically) A social environment or setting.

miljoona

(long scale, and, short scale) The cardinal number 1 000 000: 106; a thousand thousand.

miljoonakala

A tiny freshwater fish, Poecilia reticulata, popular in home aquariums, that usually has a plain body and black or dark blue tail for the females and a more colorful tail for the males. The guppies can vary in size, but males are 4 cm (1.6”) and females are 7 cm (2.8”).

miljoonas

The ordinal form of the number one million.

miljoonasosa

One of a million equal parts of a whole. Term ppm (parts per million) is also used.

millä

By which.

millä hetkellä hyvänsä

(manner) In a momentary manner; for a moment or instant.

millä tavalla

In any manner in which; in whatever way; however.

millä tavoin

In any manner in which; in whatever way; however.

millainen

In any manner in which; in whatever way; however.

millenniaali

(originally, US, demography) Often capitalized: a person from the generation born in the last two decades of the 20th century, from around the early 1980s to the mid-1990s and who reached adulthood early in the third millennium C.E., characterized by their familiarity with computer technology and poorer financial prospects than their parents.

millenniaali-

(by extension, originally, US, demography) Often capitalized: of or relating to, or characteristic of, people born in the last two decades of the 20th century from around the early 1980s to the mid 1990s (with 1996 births cited as the last Millennial year), and who reached adulthood early in the third millennium C.E.

millennium

(with definite article) The year in which one period of one thousand years ends and another begins, especially the year 2000.

milliampeeri

One thousandth (10-3) of an ampere.

milligramma

(metrology) An SI unit of mass equal to 10−3 grams. Symbol: mg

millilitra

(British spelling) A unit of measure of capacity, equal to one thousandth of a litre. Symbol: mL or ml.

millimetri

An SI/MKS unit of measure, the length of 1⁄1000 of a metre. Symbol: mm

millisekunti

(metrology) An SI unit of time equal to 10−3 seconds. Symbol: ms

milloin

Sometimes; occasionally; used to list a series of often assumed states.

milloin hyvänsä

At any time.

milloin tahansa

At any time.

milloin vain

At any time.

miltei

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

mimiikka

A classical theatrical entertainment in the form of farce.

mimoosa

(botany) A plant belonging to the genus Mimosa usually found in tropical climates, their leaves are usually prickly and sensitive to touch or light, and have small white or pink flowers.

minä

The self, especially with a sense of self-importance.

minä itse

Personally, for my part; used in apposition to I, sometimes for simple emphasis and sometimes with implicit exclusion of any others performing the activity described. [from 10th c.]

Minecraft

(video games) A sandbox video game, released in 2011, in which players explore a three-dimensional world made of blocks and can craft items, build structures, fight mobs to get experience points, enchant items and defeat bosses to earn rewards.

minen

Used to form nouns denoting materials or systems of objects which are used or employed in an action, or considered collectively.

mineraali

(geology) Any naturally occurring material that has a (more or less) definite chemical composition and characteristic physical properties; especially, an inorganic one.

mineraalilannoite

(chemistry) A chemical compound created to have the same effect.

mineraalinen

of, related to, or containing minerals

mineraalisuoni

A lode; a limited mass of rock bearing valuable mineral.

mineralogia

(petrology) The branch of petrology that studies minerals.

mini-

(diminutive) Smaller version of an item than usual.

minibar

A small refrigerator in a hotel room, containing drinks and snacks that the guest may choose to purchase during their stay.

minibussi

A small bus, especially one used as transport for small groups.

minihame

A short skirt with its hemline well above the knees, generally at mid-thigh level.

minimaalinen

The smallest possible amount, quantity, or degree.

minimi

The lowest limit.

minimi-

To the lowest degree.

minimoida

(transitive) To make (something) smaller or as small as possible; shrink; reduce.

ministeri

(politics) A member of the executive branch of a government who has been appointed to the cabinet, the group of leading policy makers, advisers, and overseers of governmental departments who report to the prime minister.

ministeriaali

(historical) A member of the mediaeval estate or caste of unfree nobles.

ministerinsalkku

(politics) The post and the responsibilities of a cabinet minister or other head of a government department. [from 1930s]

ministeriö

A subdivision of an organization.

minkä tähden

(interrogative) For what cause, reason, or purpose.

minkä vuoksi

For what purpose, what for, why.

minkäänlainen

In any way; at all; whatever.

minkälainen

In any manner in which; in whatever way; however.

minkki

(countable) An animal of that species Neogale vison, that lives near water..

minne

In, at or to the place (that) or a place (that).

Minnesota

(historical) A former territory (1849–1858) of the United States, encompassing the modern state and part of the Dakotas. Capital: Saint Paul.

minnesotalainen

A native or resident of the state of Minnesota in the United States of America.

Minos

(Greek mythology) The mythological first king of Crete, a son of Zeus by Europa, who imprisoned the Minotaur in a labyrinth and after death was made a judge of the dead in Hades; a putative corresponding historical person.

minotauri

(Greek mythology) .

Minotauros

(Greek mythology) .

Minsk

The capital city of Belarus.

minstreli

(historical) Originally, an entertainer employed to juggle, play music, sing, tell stories, etc.; a buffoon, a fool, a jester; later, a medieval (especially travelling) entertainer who would recite and sing poetry, often to their own musical accompaniment.

minttu

The flavoring of the plant, either a sweet, a jelly or sauce.

minttupastilli

A mint-flavored candy, often eaten to sweeten the smell of the breath.

mintunvihreä

Of a green color, like that of the mint plant.

minua

(colloquial, proscribed) Myself; as a reflexive indirect object of a verb; the ethical dative.

minun

That or those belonging to me.

minun ...ni

Belonging to me.

minun moka

(colloquial, idiomatic) My fault; mea culpa.

minun vikani

An instance of mea culpa; an apology.

minuskeli

(countable) A lowercase letter.

minut

As the object (direct or indirect) of a verb.

minuutti

A unit of time which is one sixtieth of an hour (sixty seconds).

Mir

A Soviet, later Russian space station.

Mira

(star) A binary star in the constellation Cetus, Omicron (ο) Ceti. The system contains a variable red giant and a white dwarf. Its brightness varies from a magnitude 2 at its brightest to a magnitude 10 at its dimmest.

Mirjam

(biblical character) The sister of Moses and Aaron and the daughter of Amram and Jochebed.

Mirjami

A en given name.

mirri

A man's necktie tied in a bow around the throat.

misandria

Hatred of, contempt for, or prejudice against men.

misantrooppinen

Having a negative view of mankind. This may express itself as, e.g., distrust, dislike, hate, or contempt.

misantropia

A negative view or hatred of the human race.

miso

A thick paste made by fermentation of soybeans with the mold Aspergillus oryzae, used in making soups and sauces.

misogynia

The principle or disposition of misogyny, the hatred of women.

misogyyni

One who professes misogyny; a hater of women.

misogyyninen

Of, relating to, or exhibiting misogyny.

missä

In what situation.

missä ihmeessä

(interrogative) Where ever; an emphatic form of where.

missä ikinä

(interrogative) Where ever; an emphatic form of where.

missä kummassa

(interrogative) Where ever; an emphatic form of where.

missä päin

In, at or near what location.

missä tahansa

In or at any location.

missä vain

In, at or to any place (that); anywhere.

missään

In or at any location.

missäpäin

In, at or near what location.

missata

(soccer) To hit or kick off target.

missio

(countable, Catholicism) An infrequent gathering of religious believers in a parish, usually part of a larger regional event with a central theme.

Missouri

A state in the Midwestern region of the United States. Capital: Jefferson City. Largest city: Kansas City.

Missouri-joki

(with the) The longest river in North America, rising in the Rocky Mountains of western Montana and flowing roughly southeast over 2,300 miles through North Dakota, South Dakota, Nebraska, Iowa, Kansas and Missouri, before joining the Mississippi at St. Louis.

mistä

(archaic, formal, or, literary) From where; from which place or source.

mistä lähtien

(interrogative) What time; which time.

misteli

(countable, uncountable) Any of numerous hemiparasitic evergreen plants of the order Santalales with white berries that grow in the crowns of apple trees, oaks, and other trees, such as the European mistletoe (Viscum album) and American mistletoe or eastern mistletoe (Phoradendron leucarpum).

mistelinoksa

(uncountable) A sprig of one such plant used as a Christmas decoration, associated with the custom that a man may kiss any woman standing beneath it.

misu

(countable, informal) A woman, especially an attractive one.

mitä

(with rising pitch) Used to reinforce a question.

mitä + comp., sen + comp.

With a comparative or with more and a verb phrase, establishes a correlation with one or more other such comparatives.

mitä + comp., sitä + comp.

With a comparative or with more and a verb phrase, establishes a correlation with one or more other such comparatives.

mitä + superlative

To a great extent or degree; highly; very.

mitä arvoa tällä onkaan

Considering what limited worth this advice, opinion, or suggestion might have for you; used to soften the presentation of unsolicited advice or information that may not be relevant.

mitä helkkaria

(euphemistic) What the hell.

mitä hittoa

(euphemistic) What the hell.

mitä nyt?

What do you want? An abrupt, usually unfriendly enquiry as to what a person desires.

mitä on

(especially, after a noun phrase with a superlative) Available.

mitä varten

(colloquial) For what reason; why.

mitä!

An expression of surprise or disbelief.

mitään

(negative polarity item, or, interrogative, chiefly with plural or uncountable nouns) One at all; at least one; at least one kind of; some; a positive quantity of.

mitäänsanomaton

Having a soothing effect; not irritating or stimulating.

mitäänsanomattomasti

In an indifferent manner.

mitalisti

Someone who has received a medal. [from 18th c.]

mitallinen

The act of scooping, or taking with a scoop or ladle; a motion with a scoop, as in dipping or shovelling.

mitata

(transitive) To measure or determine with a gauge; to measure the capacity of.