Finnish–English dictionary

mulle

(informal) Used to claim this right.

mulli

(archaic) A young bull.

mulligan

(golf) An unpenalized chance to re-take a stroke that went awry.

mullikka

(archaic) A young bull.

mullistaa

(transitive, idiomatic) To revolutionize a field of endeavor.

mullistava

(UK) Using or involving the use of original, innovative and unconventional methods; departing from tradition.

mullistus

A sudden, violent event.

mullo

Any of the family Mullidae of brightly coloured fish with two barbels on the chin.

mulperi

(countable) The fruit of this tree.

mulperinmarja

(countable) The fruit of this tree.

mulperipuu

(countable) The fruit of this tree.

multa

(chiefly, US) Soil or earth.

multakumpu

(US) A heap of earth surrounding a plant.

multipleksata

(computing) To combine several signals into one.

multiplisiteetti

(mathematics) The number of values for which a given condition holds.

multitaskaus

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

multitasking

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

multiversumi

(physics, cosmology) The hypothetical group of all the possible universes in existence.

Mumbai

A megacity, the capital of Maharashtra, India, also known as Bombay.

mumina

A quiet or unintelligible vocalization; a low tone of voice.

mumista

(intransitive) To speak or make low, indistinguishable noise; to mumble, mutter. [from 14th c.]

mummeli

(colloquial) Any elderly woman, regardless of if she has grandchildren.

mummi

(informal) Grandmother.

mummo

(informal) Grandmother.

mun

That or those belonging to me.

muna

(in the plural) Courage.

muna-asento

A curled position.

munakas

A crustless quiche: a molded omelette in which vegetables, cheese, etc., are mixed into the eggs and cooked together.

munakoiso

(North America, AU, NZ, Philippines) The plant Solanum melongena or its edible fruit; an aubergine.

munakokkeli

(of eggs) Beaten and cooked.

munalukko

A detachable lock that can be used to secure something by means of a sliding or hinged shackle

munankeltuainen

The yellow, spherical part of an egg that is surrounded by the white albumen, and serves as nutriment for the growing young.

munanmuotoinen

Having the shape of an egg.

munanvalkuainen

The white part of an egg; being mostly the protein albumin and water.

munapussit

(vulgar, slang) The scrotum.

munasarja

(anatomy) A female reproductive organ, often paired, that produces ova in most animals, and in mammals, secretes the hormones estrogen and progesterone.

munasolu

(botany, mycology) A large nonmotile egg cell, especially of an alga or fungus, formed in an oogonium and ready for fertilization.

munasuojat

(sports) An athletic supporter worn by men and boys to support the genitals during strenuous exercise.

munat

(uncountable, vulgar, colloquial) Masculinity, particularly strength, courage, and force of will; chutzpah; brazenness.

munata

(idiomatic) To fail in one's responsibilities or duties, or to make a mistake, especially at a critical point or when the result is very negative.

munatoti

A beverage based on milk, eggs, sugar, and nutmeg; often made alcoholic with rum, brandy, or whisky; popular at Christmas.

munaus

A clumsy or embarrassing mistake.

München

The capital and largest city of Bavaria, Germany.

müncheniläinen

The capital and largest city of Bavaria, Germany.

munia

(transitive) Of an animal (usually a sheep): to give birth to (young); of a bird: to lay (an egg).

munija

A mature female bird, insect, etc. that is able to lay eggs.

munituskana

A hen kept to lay eggs; a breed of chicken bred to maximize laying output.

munkinkaapu

A long piece of clothing worn by monks and nuns.

munkki

A deep-fried piece of dough or batter, usually mixed with various sweeteners and flavors, often made in a toroidal or ellipsoidal shape flattened sphere shape filled with jelly/jam, custard, or cream.

munkki-

Of or relating to monasteries or monks.

munkkilatina

(linguistics, historical) The Latin language as spoken by the Roman people, as opposed to Classical Latin as written in formal literature. Developed into Proto-Romance and descendant languages in the Early Middle Ages.

munkkimainen

Of or relating to monasteries or monks.

munuainen

Relating to or connected with a kidney.

munuaispuu

A tree, Anacardium occidentale, native to northeastern Brazil, now widely grown in tropical climates for its cashew nuts and cashew apples.

munuaisrasva

The fatty tissue that surrounds and protects the kidneys; that of sheep and cattle is used in cooking and in making tallow.

muodikas

Fashionable; in the current style or fashion.

muodissa

In fashion; popular.

muodokas

Plump, chubby, buxom.

muodokkuus

Plumpness, stoutness, especially when voluptuous.

muodollinen

According to the required or usual ceremonies, formalities, or rituals; specifically (Christianity, obsolete) , to ceremonial laws in the Bible.

muodollinen käytös

(uncountable) A formal socially established behaviour, often in relation to people of different ranks; formality.

muodollisesti

In a formal manner.

muodollistaa

(transitive) To give something a definite form; to shape.

muodollisuudet

(countable) A specific requirement for obtaining a legal status, conducting a transaction, etc.

muodollisuus

A ceremony, or series of ceremonies, prescribed by ritual.

muodonmuutos

A transformation, such as one performed by magic.

muodonmuuttaja

(fantasy, mythology, science fiction) A person or creature capable of changing their appearance or form at will.

muodonvaihdos

(pathology) A change, usually degenerative, in the structure of a specific body tissue.

muodostaa

To lay out in an orderly arrangement; to deploy or marshal.

muodostaa jono

(intransitive) To arrange themselves into a physical waiting queue.

muodostaa kaalinpää

(transitive, of hardware) To form a head (on or to); to fit or furnish (something) with a head.

muodostaa käsite

To interpret a phenomenon by forming a concept.

muodostaa kuori

(transitive) To cover with a crust.

muodostaa lätäkkö

To form a puddle.

muodostaa liitto

(ambitransitive) To form an association; to unite in a league or confederacy; to combine for mutual support.

muodostaa sidos

(transitive, chemistry) To form a chemical compound with.

muodostaa silmukka

(transitive) To form something into a loop.

muodostaa vastakohta

(intransitive, often with with) To form a contrast.

muodostaminen

The act of assembling a group or structure. [from Template:SAFESUBST: c.]

muodostelma

(space science) A fleet of satellites used for the same purpose.

muodostin

(object-oriented programming) A class method that creates and initializes each instance of an object.

muodostua

(transitive) To constitute, to compose, to make up.

muodostua kuori

(intransitive) To form a crust.

muodostua silmukaksi

(transitive) To form something into a loop.

muodostuma

Something possessing structure or form. [from Template:SAFESUBST: c.]

muodostus

The act of assembling a group or structure. [from Template:SAFESUBST: c.]

muokata

(transitive) To modify.

muokata wikiä

(intransitive) To contribute to a wiki.

muokattava

Capable of being pulled or stretched into thin wire by mechanical force without breaking.

muokattu

(computing) Containing data needing to be written back to memory or disk.

muokattu kuva

(Internet slang) An image that has been modified using Adobe Photoshop or similar image-manipulation software to produce a misleading impression; an instance of amateur, petty fauxtography.

muokkaaja

A person who edits or makes changes to documents.

muokkaaminen

The natural process of formation or assimilation, performed by the living organs in animals and vegetables, by which a crude substance is changed into something of a higher order

muokkaus

(computing) A change in the text of a file, a website or the code of software.

muokkautua

(intransitive) To be or become modified.

muona

(uncountable) Any solid substance that can be consumed by living organisms, especially by eating, in order to sustain life.

muonittaa

(transitive) To supply with provisions.

muonituskeskus

A small building where cooking takes place.

muori

(obsolete) An old man, especially one who talks and acts like an old woman.

muoti

Fashionable, socially acceptable, tasteful.

muoti-ilmiö

A phenomenon that becomes popular for a very short time.

muotihullutus

A phenomenon that becomes popular for a very short time.

muotisuunnittelija

A person who designs haute couture (high fashion).

muotivillitys

A phenomenon that becomes popular for a very short time.

muoto

(uncountable) Substance; physical presence. [from 17th c.]

muoto-oppi

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

muotoaja

Capable of forming something.

muotohöylä

(woodwork) A planing machine for making moldings.

muotoilija

A person who designs something, or who designs things as a profession.

muotoilla

(transitive) To stretch or mould (a knitted item, a hat, etc.) into the desired shape.

muotoilla kuutioksi

(transitive) To form into the shape of a cube.

muotoilla uudelleen

(transitive) To say or write something with different wording.

muotoilla vinoksi

(transitive) To form or shape in an oblique way; to cause to take an oblique position.

muotoiltu

Having been given a shape, especially a curved shape.

muotoilu

The shape or appearance given to an object, especially one that is intended to make it more attractive.

muotoinen

Having been given a shape, especially a curved shape.

muotojyrsin

(milling) A mill for shaping timber.

muotokuva

(countable) A painting or other picture of a person, especially the head and shoulders.

muotosarja

(linguistics) A set of all forms which contain a common element, especially the set of all inflectional forms of a word or a particular grammatical category.

muotoutua

(intransitive) To be shaped in or as if in a mold.

muotoutua ohueksi putkeksi

(intransitive, anatomy, embryology) Of a body part: to assume the form of a thin tube.

muotovaahto

An airy pudding served chilled, particularly chocolate mousse.

muotti

The mould used to make cast objects.

muottihiekka

(metalworking) A mixture of sand, clay, and other materials, used in making moulds for large castings, often without a pattern.

muottikehys

A box filled with sand that is shaped to form a mould for metal casting.

muottikone

(founding) A machine to assist in making molds for castings.

muovaaminen

The art of sculpting models from clay etc. to create a representation of something.

muovaava

Of or pertaining to the formation and subsequent growth of something.

muovailtava

Capable of being moulded; malleable, flexible, pliant. [from 17th c.]

muovata

(engineering, physics) To alter the shape of (something) by applying a force or stress.

muovattu

Having been given a shape, especially a curved shape.

muovi

Made of plastic. [from 20th c.]

muovikassi

A container made of leather, plastic, or other material, usually with a handle or handles, in which you carry personal items, or clothes or other things that you need for travelling. Includes shopping bags, schoolbags, suitcases, briefcases, handbags, backpacks, etc.

muovinen

Made of plastic. [from 20th c.]

muovipussi

A container made of leather, plastic, or other material, usually with a handle or handles, in which you carry personal items, or clothes or other things that you need for travelling. Includes shopping bags, schoolbags, suitcases, briefcases, handbags, backpacks, etc.

muoviraha

(colloquial, metonym) Credit or debit cards used in place of cash to buy goods and services.

muraali

A large painting, usually drawn on a wall.

muraalimaalaus

A large painting, usually drawn on a wall.

murahdus

A short snorting sound, often to show disapproval, or used as a reply when one is reluctant to speak.

murahtaa

(intransitive, of a person) To make a grunt or grunts.

muratti

Any of several woody, climbing, or trailing evergreen plants of the genus Hedera.

murattiliiga

(US, education, politics) An association of eight universities in the USA, known for high quality. [from 1935]

murea

Easy to break into small fragments; brittle or friable.

mureena

Any of the large cosmopolitan carnivorous eels of the family Muraenidae.

murehtia

(reflexive) To feel badly guilty and accuse (oneself) over something. (Usually followed by over or about.)

murehtija

(originally, US) A person who worries excessively, especially about unimportant matters.

mureke

(also loaf of bread) A block of bread after baking.

murentaa

(intransitive) To break or separate into pieces; to disintegrate or come apart.

murentua

(ergative, figuratively) To render or to become weak and ineffective.

mureuttaa

(transitive) To make (something, especially meat) tender.