Finnish–English dictionary

monialayhtiö

(business) A corporation formed by the combination of several smaller corporations whose activities are unrelated to the corporation's primary activity.

monialayritys

(business) A corporation formed by the combination of several smaller corporations whose activities are unrelated to the corporation's primary activity.

moniavioinen

Of, relating to, or practicing polygamy.

moniavioisuus

(often, especially in common use) Synonym of polygyny (“marriage of a man to more than one wife, the practice of having several wives at the same time”).

monijumalisuus

The belief in the existence of multiple gods.

monikansallinen

Of, pertaining to, or consisting of several ethnic groups.

monikäyttöinen

Having varied uses or many functions.

monikerta

(mathematics) A whole number that is obtained by multiplying a specific whole number by another whole number.

monikielinen

(of a person) Able to communicate in a number of languages.

monikko

Consisting of or containing more than one of something.

monikollinen

Consisting of or containing more than one of something.

monikollisuus

The quality or state of being plural, or in the plural number.

monilukuinen

Existing in multitudes or great numbers; very numerous; innumerable. [from early 17th c.]

monimerkityksinen

Having two or more equally applicable meanings; capable of double or multiple interpretation.

monimerkityksisyys

(countable) An instance of this state: words or statements that are open to more than one interpretation, explanation or meaning, especially if that meaning cannot be determined from the context.

monimiljonääri

A person whose net worth is multiple million dollars, pounds, euros or some other currency.

monimuotoinen

Relating to polymorphism (any sense), able to have several shapes or forms.

monimuotoisuus

The quality of being diverse or different; difference or unlikeness.

monimutkainen

Not simple, easy, or straightforward; complicated.

monimutkaistaa

(transitive) To make more complex; to complicate.

monimutkaisuus

(uncountable) The state of being complex; intricacy; entanglement.

moninainen

Consisting of different elements; various.

moninaisuus

The quality of being manifold, diversity.

moninkertainen

Having more than one element, part, component, or function, having more than one instance, occurring more than once, usually contrary to expectations (can be followed by a singular).

moniosainen

having multiple parts

monipersoonallisuus

(psychology) Synonym of multiplicity (“the condition whereby a person displays or experiences multiple distinct personalities or selves in one body”).

monipuolinen

Consisting of different elements; various.

monipuolistaminen

The act, or the result, of diversifying.

monipuolistuminen

The act, or the result, of diversifying.

monipuolisuus

The fact or quality of having many sides or facets.

monisanainen

Containing or using more words than necessary; long-winded, wordy. [from Template:SAFESUBST: c.]

monisanaisuus

Prolixity; diffuse discourse.

moniselitteinen

Open to multiple interpretations.

monisointu

(music) A secundal chord of three or more notes.

monistaa

(transitive) To make a copy of.

monistaminen

(organic chemistry) A procedure used in the nomenclature of complex organic compounds in which the superatoms of a basic structure (a phane) are replaced by cyclic structures (amplificants).

moniste

A printed sheet such as a leaflet or pamphlet, or a worksheet, that is given out free of charge (usually by hand) for a certain use, for example as an advertisement or for information.

monisto

(mathematics) A Hausdorff topological space that looks locally like the "ordinary" Euclidean space \mathbb{R}^n.

monisuhteinen

Having relationships with multiple partners, with the knowledge and consent of all involved; engaging in polyamory.

monisuhteisuus

Any of various practices involving romantic or sexual relationships with multiple partners with the knowledge and consent of all involved.

monisuorittaminen

(figuratively) The practice or capability of handling more than one task at the same time.

monisyinen

Composed of multiple strands.

monitahoinen

Not simple, easy, or straightforward; complicated.

monitietäjä

A person with extraordinarily broad and comprehensive knowledge.

monitori

(computing) An electronic screen that shows graphics or text.

monitorointi

The carrying out of surveillance on, or continuous or regular observation of, an environment or people in order to detect signals, movements or changes of state or quality.

monitulkintainen

Open to multiple interpretations.

monitulkintaisuus

(countable) An instance of this state: words or statements that are open to more than one interpretation, explanation or meaning, especially if that meaning cannot be determined from the context.

monivaimoisuus

The state or practice of having several wives at the same time; plurality of wives; marriage to several wives.

monivärinen

(American spelling) Having multiple colors.

monivivahteinen

Unrelated and unspecialized; heterogeneous.

monivuotinen

(botany) Of a plant: active throughout the year, or having a life cycle of more than two growing seasons.

monivuotinen kasvi

(botany) A plant that is active throughout the year, or has a life cycle of more than two growing seasons.

mönjä

(uncountable, informal) Any semi-solid or liquid substance; especially one that is sticky, gummy or slippery, unpleasant, and of vague or unknown composition, such as slime or semen.

mönjäinen

Of or relating to goo.

mönkään

In an adverse direction or trend. (Mostly in go south.)

Monkerias

A nonsensical poem that appears in Through the Looking-Glass by Lewis Carroll.

mönkijä

(transportation) Initialism of all-terrain vehicle (an astride-seated quad or tri-wheeled off-road recreational vehicle).

monni

The meat of such a fish, popular in the Southern U.S. and Central Europe.

monnikala

The meat of such a fish, popular in the Southern U.S. and Central Europe.

monninen

Any fish belonging to the genus Corydoras, a group of South American freshwater catfish.

mono

(informal) Monaural or monophonic; having only a single audio channel.

mono-

one, single, only

monofoninen

(informal) Monaural or monophonic; having only a single audio channel.

monogamia

A form of sexual bonding involving a permanent pair bond between two beings.

monografi

A scholarly book or a treatise on a single subject or a group of related subjects, usually written by one person.

monogrammi

A combination or interweaving of letters, as the initials of a name.

monokkeli

A single lens, usually in a wire frame, and used to correct vision for only one eye.

monoksidi

(chemistry) Any oxide containing a single oxygen atom in each molecule or formula unit.

monoliitti

(also, attributively) A large, single block of stone which is a natural feature; or a block of stone or other similar material used in architecture and sculpture, especially one carved into a monument in ancient times.

Monopoli

(board games) A board game in which players use play money to buy and trade properties, with the objective of forcing opponents into bankruptcy.

monopolisoida

(transitive) To have a monopoly on something.

monorail

a railroad system where the trains run on one rail

monorailjuna

a train running on a single rail

monosynaptinen

(neuroanatomy) Having, or involving a single synapse

monoteismi

The belief in a single deity (one god or goddess); especially within an organized religion.

monotoninen

(music, voice) Without variations in pitch.

monsteri

(slang) Anything regarded as larger or more powerful than one of its normal size or strength.

monsuuni

Any of a number of winds associated with regions where most rain falls during a particular season.

monsuuni-ilmasto

Entire meteorological systems with such characteristics.

monsuunisade

Tropical rainy season when the rain lasts for several months with few interruptions.

monsuunituuli

Any of a number of winds associated with regions where most rain falls during a particular season.

monta

before a countable noun: A large, indefinite number of.

monta kertaa

Frequently, often.

montaasi

(countable) A composite work, particularly an artwork, created by assembling or putting together other elements such as pieces of music, pictures, texts, videos, etc. [from early 20th c.]

Montana

A en given name, specifically from the name of the U.S. state.

Montenegro

A country on the Balkan Peninsula in Southeast Europe. Capital and largest city: Podgorica. Part of Yugoslavia until 2003, then part of Serbia and Montenegro until 2006.

Montevideo

The capital city of Uruguay.

Montserrat

An island and overseas territory of the United Kingdom in the Caribbean. Official name: Montserrat.

monttööri

(slang) A mechanic.

monttu

The hut or shelter of the person who attends to the targets in rifle practice.

monttu auki

In a state of astonishment, wonder, expectation, or eager attention.

monumentaalinen

In the manner of a monument.

moodi

(music, in particular) One of several ancient Greek scales.

mooli

(chemistry, physics) In the International System of Units, the base unit of amount of substance; the amount of substance of a system which contains exactly 6.02214076×1023 elementary entities (atoms, ions, molecules, etc.). Symbol: mol. The number of atoms is known as Avogadro’s number. [from 1897]

Moolok

An ancient Ammonite deity worshiped by the Canaanites, Phoenician and related cultures in North Africa and the Levant, often depicted with the head of a bull.

Mooses

(biblical character) The pharaonic patriarch who led the enslaved Hebrews out of Egypt, the brother of Aaron and Miriam described in the Book of Exodus and the Quran.

moottori

(biology) Relating to the ability to move.

moottoriajoneuvon kuljettaja

One who drives a motor vehicle.

moottorijuna

(rail transport) A train consisting of one or more self-propelled cars capable of coupling with other units of the same or similar type and still being controlled from one cab.

moottorikelkka

(vehicle) A vehicle with skis at the front and a caterpillar track at the rear, used for travelling over snow, sometimes as sport.

moottorikelkkailla

(intransitive) To ride or race in a snowmobile.

moottoriliikennetie

(UK, Australia, NZ) A road or other path that is kept free of obstructions, or on which stopping is strictly regulated, in order to maintain free flow of movement.

moottoriproteiini

Any protein capable of converting chemical energy into mechanical work.

moottoripyörä

Any vehicle sharing some characteristics with a bicycle or motorbike, such as pedal power, a handlebar, or a saddle.

moottoripyöräilijä

Someone who rides a motorcycle.

moottoripyöräillä

To go through a cycle or to put through a cycle.

moottorisaha

(forestry, machinery, DIY) A power saw that has a power-driven and fast-revolving chain of metal teeth, usually used to cut trees.

moottorisuu

(informal) One who talks very quickly or incessantly; a chatty or loquacious person.

moottoritie

(UK, Ireland, New Zealand, Queensland, New South Wales) A highway with grade-separated crossings (rather than level crossings) and designed (and only permitted) for high-speed motor-traffic (in Europe motor vehicles with a higher speed limit than 40 km/h) running in two directions on one separate carriageway each.

moottoriturpa

(informal) One who talks very quickly or incessantly; a chatty or loquacious person.

moottorivaunu

(rail) A powered single railway vehicle designed for passenger transport, with a driver's cab in both ends; Not to be confused with motor coach/motorcar, which is a powered railway vehicle capable to haul a train.

moottorivene

(nautical) Any vessel driven by an engine (either inboard or outboard), but especially a small one.

mopata

(transitive) To rub, scrub, clean or wipe with a mop, or as if with a mop.

mopedi

A lightweight, two-wheeled vehicle equipped with a small motor and pedals, designed to go no faster than some specified speed limit.

mopo

A lightweight, two-wheeled vehicle equipped with a small motor and pedals, designed to go no faster than some specified speed limit.

mopottaa

(US, informal) To perform an unpleasant initiation ritual upon a usually non-consenting individual, especially freshmen to a closed community such as a college fraternity or military unit.

mopotus

(US, Philippines) An initiation or behavior that involves humiliation, harassment or abuse, particularly in universities and in the military.

moppi

An implement for washing floors or similar, made of a piece of cloth, or a collection of thrums, or coarse yarn, fastened to a handle.

mopsi

In full pug dog: a small dog of an ancient breed originating in China, having a snub nose, wrinkled face, squarish body, short smooth hair, and curled tail. [from 18th c.]

moraali

standards of conduct

moraalin rajat

(historical) A portion of Russia in which Jews were permitted to live (the Pale of Settlement).

moraalinen mädännäisyys

A state of moral or artistic decline or deterioration; decay

moraalinvartija

(obsolete) One who censures or condemns.

moraalisesti alhainen

Morally degrading.

moraaliton

Morally reprehensible, immoral; cowardly.

moraalittomasti

In an immoral manner, not morally, wrongly.

moraalittomuus

(uncountable) The state or quality of being immoral; vice.

moreeni

A collection of loose earth and rocks, or boulders, which have been distributed over large portions of the earth's surface, especially in latitudes north of forty degrees, by the retreat of continental glaciers, such as that which buries former river valleys and creates young river valleys.

Morfeus

(Greek god) The god and personification of dreams; according to the Roman poet Ovid, one of the sons of Somnus, the god of sleep.

morfiini

(biochemistry, pharmaceutical drug) A crystalline alkaloid (4,5-epoxy-17-methyl-7,8-didehydromorphinan-3,6-diol), extracted from opium, the salts of which are soluble in water and are used as analgesics, anaesthetics and sedatives; it is one of a group of morphine alkaloids.

morfologia

(biology) The study of the form and structure of animals and plants.

mörinä

A deep, rumbling, threatening sound made in the throat by an animal.

mörkö

(folklore, fantasy) A generic creature, often described as a large goblin, meant to inspire fear in children.

Mormon

In Mormonism, an ancient American prophet who compiled the Book of Mormon.

mormoni

(originally, derogatory, sometimes, proscribed) A believer in the Mormon religion, which views Joseph Smith as a prophet of God and holds the Bible and the Book of Mormon as its primary scriptures.

mormonilainen

(sometimes, _, proscribed) Of, or pertaining to, the faith established by Joseph Smith, Jr.

moro

An informal greeting, similar to hi.

mörökölli

A bad-tempered person.

morseavain

(historical) A manual electrical switching device primarily used for the transmission of Morse code.

morsettaa

(transitive) To transmit by Morse code.

morsian

A woman in the context of her own wedding; one who is going to marry or has just been married.

morsius-

Of or pertaining to a bride, or to wedding; nuptial.

morsiusneito

A woman who attends a bride during her wedding ceremony, as part of the main wedding party.

mörssäri

(countable, military, historical) A short, heavy, large-bore cannon designed for indirect fire at very steep trajectories.

mortteli

(countable) A hollow vessel used to pound, crush, rub, grind or mix ingredients with a pestle.

morula

(embryology) A spherical mass of blastomeres that forms following the splitting of a zygote; it becomes the blastula

Mosambik

A country in East Africa and Southern Africa. Official name: Republic of Mozambique (since 1990). Capital: Maputo.

moska

(uncountable) Dirt, filth or refuse.

moskeija

(Islam) A place of worship for Muslims, often having at least one minaret; a masjid.