Finnish–English dictionary

panssarilaiva

(informal) Any type of warship heavier in armour or armament than a typical battleship.

panssarimies

(military) Member of a tank crew, or of an armoured unit.

panssariosasto

(military, uncountable) A military formation consisting primarily of tanks or other armoured fighting vehicles, collectively.

panssaroida

(transitive) To supply with armour or (later especially) weapons.

panssaroitu

Clad or equipped with arms or armor.

panta

(fashion) A piece of jewelry or ornamental fabric, worn as a necklace or neckerchief, tight to the throat.

pantata

(legal) To hand over personal property to be held temporarily by another as a bailment.

panteismi

(religion) The belief that the Universe is in some sense divine and should be revered. Pantheism identifies the universe with God but denies any personality or transcendence of such a God.

pantheon

(religion) A temple dedicated to all the gods.

pantomiimi

game

pantomiimikko

A pantomime actor.

panttaus

The use of property, or an existing mortgage, as security for a loan, etc.

pantteri

Panthera pardus, a large wild cat with a spotted coat native to Africa and Asia, especially the male of the species (in contrast to leopardess).

pantti

(finance) A security or guarantee (usually an asset) pledged for the repayment of a loan if one cannot procure enough funds to repay.

panttilainaamo

(rare) A pawnshop; pawnbroker.

panttilainaamon pitäjä

A person who makes monetary loans at interest, taking personal property as security – which may be sold if not redeemed.

panttioikeus

(legal) A right to take possession of a debtor’s property as security until a debt or duty is discharged.

panttivanki

A person given as a pledge or security for the performance of the conditions of a treaty or similar agreement, such as to ensure the status of a vassal.

papaija

The fruit of these trees.

papana

(usually, in the plural) A piece of animal excrement; dung. [late 16th C.]

paparazzi

A freelance photographer who sells photographs of celebrities to the media, especially one who pursues celebrities and attempts to obtain candid photographs.

papattimatto

A small explosive device, typically containing a small amount of gunpowder in a tightly-wound roll of paper, primarily designed to produce a large bang.

paperi

Made of or pertaining to paper, especially as opposed to a digital alternative.

paperiarkki

A piece of paper, usually rectangular, that has been prepared for writing, artwork, drafting, wrapping, manufacture of packaging (boxes, envelopes, etc.), and for other uses. The word does not include scraps and irregular small pieces destined to be recycled, used for stuffing or cushioning or paper mache, etc. In modern books, each sheet of paper is typically folded in half, to produce two leaves and four pages. In the absence of folding, "leaf" and "sheet" are equivalent.

paperikopio

A printed copy of a digital document, as opposed to a copy in electronic form.

paperikori

(chiefly, North American, metonym) A container into which things are discarded.

paperilaatu

The type of paper used in printing.

paperileikkuri

A device used for cutting the pages of books, stacks of paper, etc., to straight edges, usually by means of a hinged or sliding blade attached to a flat platform.

paperilennokki

A paper airplane.

paperiliina

A sheet of absorbent paper, especially one that is made to be used as tissue paper, toilet paper or a handkerchief.

paperimassa

Torn-up paper and other possible materials mixed with paste or glue used to create, when the mass is dried, a durable sculptural object.

paperinen

Characterized by a method of expression generally found in books.

paperinenäliina

(North America) A disposable tissue.

paperiniitti

A wire fastener, made of thin wire, used to secure stacks of paper by penetrating all the sheets and curling around.

paperinmakuinen

Characterized by a method of expression generally found in books.

paperipakkaus

A paper packet containing a quantity of items.

paperipiikki

An upright spike for holding paper documents by skewering.

paperiraha

(more, _, specifically) Paper money.

paperisilppuri

A machine that tears up objects into smaller pieces, especially a paper shredder, garbage shredder or gardening or farming shredder.

paperisota

(by extension) An administration process involving cross-references between many documents; the following of a paper trail.

paperit

A collection of papers and/or other sources, containing detailed information about a particular person or subject, together with a synopsis of their content.

paperiton

Not having official documents that provide identification, authorization, etc.

paperituloste

A printed copy of a digital document, as opposed to a copy in electronic form.

paperityö

(uncountable) Routine work involving written documents.

paperoida

(transitive) To submit official papers to (a law court, etc.).

paphoslainen

Of or relating to Paphos, the mythical birthplace of the goddess of love on the island of Cyprus. [from 16th c.]

papillinen

Of or relating to clerks or their work.

papinkaapu

An outer garment worn by priests and other clericals; a habit.

papinkauhtana

An item of clerical clothing: a long, sheath-like, close-fitting, ankle-length robe worn by clergy members of some Christian denominations. [from 17th c.]

papinvirka

The benefice, duties, or office of a vicar.

papisto

Body of persons, such as priests, who are trained and ordained for religious service.

papitar

A woman with religious duties and responsibilities in certain religions.

pappa

(informal) A father, a male parent.

pappi

A male member of a clergy; especially, an ordained (male) Christian minister.

pappila

A house inhabited by the minister of a parish.

pappilan maat

Land granted to a priest in a church that has a source of income attached to it.

paprika

(North America, Philippines) Any of several bell-shaped varieties of Capsicum annuum, an edible, sweet, generally mild (not spicy) fruit, originating in the New World.

paprikajauhe

A bright reddish orange colour resembling that of the ground spice.

paprikanpunainen

A bright reddish orange colour resembling that of the ground spice.

papu

The edible seedpod of such a plant.

papukaija

(obsolete) A decorative image of a parrot on a tapestry, cloth etc. [14th–16th c.]

papupussi

A small cloth bag filled with dry beans, used as a toy or for exercising the hands.

papurikko

An animal with a mottled or spotted skin or coat.

papyruskaisla

(usually, uncountable) A plant (Cyperus papyrus) in the sedge family, native to the Nile river valley, paper reed.

paraabeli

A short narrative illustrating a lesson (usually religious/moral) by comparison or analogy.

paraabeliin liittyvä

(chiefly, mathematics) Of, or pertaining to, or in the shape of a parabola or paraboloid.

paraati

A public procession, especially one commemorating a holiday or special event or (dated) in protest.

paraatiauto

An elaborately decorated trailer or vehicle, intended for display in a parade or pageant.

paraativaunu

A large wagon used to carry a band of musicians in a parade. [from 1836]

parabolinen

(chiefly, mathematics) Of, or pertaining to, or in the shape of a parabola or paraboloid.

paradigma

A pattern, a way of doing something; especially a pattern of thought, a system of beliefs, a conceptual framework.

paradoksaalinen

Having self-contradictory properties.

parafinoida

To impregnate or treat with paraffin.

parafoida

(transitive) To sign one's initial(s), as an abbreviated signature.

parafraasi

A restatement of a text in different words, often to clarify meaning or from memory rather than verbatim.

parafyleettinen ryhmä

(systematics) A taxon united by a level of morphological or physiological complexity that is not a clade.

Paraguay

A country in South America. Official name: Republic of Paraguay. Capital and largest city: Asunción.

parahdus

A loud calling or crying out, for example as in surprise, pain, grief, joy, anger, etc.

pärähdys

(countable) A loud, sudden sound.

parahin

A formal way to start (possibly after my) addressing somebody at the beginning of a letter, memo etc.

parakkikylä

(often, military) A place where people (such as displaced people, soldiers, or travellers) encamp, that is, stay in tents or other temporary structures; a camp or campsite.

paraneminen

(uncountable) Chiefly in on the mend: improvement in health; recovery from illness.

parannella

To make something sound or look better or more acceptable than it is in reality; to distort, embroider, or even misrepresent or lie.

paranneltu

In a version or form that has been improved or made better than some other standard form.

parannettavissa oleva

Capable of being cured.

parannus

(uncommon) An improvement or amelioration.

parannuskeino

Something that corrects or counteracts.

paranoia

The obsolete name for a psychotic disorder, now called delusional disorder, often (in one of six subtypes) characterized by delusions of persecution and a perceived threat against the individual affected with the disorder, and often associated with false accusations and a general mistrust of others

paranoidi

Of, related to, or suffering from clinical paranoia.

paranoidinen

Pertaining to, or exhibiting, paranoia.

paranormaali

Of events, experiences, or phenomenona, that cannot be explained by current scientific understanding or natural laws.

parantaa

(transitive) To make better, or improve, something perceived to be in a negative condition.

parantaa mahdollisuuksiaan

(transitive) To tamper with so as to produce a biased outcome.

parantaja

One who heals, especially through faith.

parantaminen

An act of healing or state of being healed; restoration to health after a disease, or to soundness after injury.

parantava

Able to repair or ameliorate.

parantola

An institution that treats chronic diseases, and provides supervised recuperation and convalescence.

parantua

(intransitive) To become more thorough or extensive.

parantumaton

(idiomatic, figuratively, of a person) Firmly established in one's beliefs or habits; having a specified characteristic, identity, etc. deeply ingrained in one's nature.

parapetti

A fortification consisting of a breast-high bulwark; a parapet.

parapleegikko

A person who suffers from paraplegia.

parapleginen

Of, related to, or suffering from paraplegia. Paralyzed from the lower half of the body down.

parapsykologia

The study of alleged paranormal phenomena; psychic or occult phenomena, such as telepathy and ghosts.

paras

(uncountable) The supreme effort one can make, or has made.

paras kaveri

An especially close and trusted friend.

paras pala

The chief or best individual or part.

paras vaihtoehto

A route, course of action; a preferred decision or choice.

parasetamoli

(North America) A white crystalline compound used in medicine as an anodyne to relieve pain and reduce fever.

parasiitti

(pejorative) A person who lives on other people's efforts or expense and gives little or nothing back. [from 16th c.]

parastaikaa

At this moment, at present, now.

paratiisi

(by extension, countable) A paradise on Earth.

päre

(building material) A thin shingle.

pareesi

(pathology) Complete or partial muscle paralysis of a body part, often accompanied by a loss of feeling and uncontrolled body movements such as shaking.

pareidolia

(psychology) The tendency to interpret a vague stimulus as something known to the observer, such as interpreting marks on Mars as canals, seeing shapes in clouds, or hearing hidden messages in music.

päreiksi

(informal) Fragments or splintered pieces; numerous tiny disconnected items.

paremmin

comparative of the adverb well

paremmuus

The status of being preeminent, dominant or ascendant.

parempi

Healed or recovered from an injury or illness.

parempi hiirenloukku

(countable, internet) A website designed to open another copy of itself when the user tries to close the webpage. Frequently used by advertisers and pornographers.

parfait

An American parfait, a layered dessert often consisting of fruit, ice cream, pastries, whipped topping, etc. and served in a glass, often a parfait glass.

parfee

An American parfait, a layered dessert often consisting of fruit, ice cream, pastries, whipped topping, etc. and served in a glass, often a parfait glass.

parfymoida

(transitive) To perfume or add fragrance to something.

parfyymi

A pleasant smell; the scent, odor, or odoriferous particles emitted from a sweet-smelling substance; a pleasant odor.

parhaillaan

currently, now, at this moment in time, at the present time.

parhaimmisto

(countable) The person (or persons; or thing or things) that is (are) most excellent.

parhain

(uncountable) The supreme effort one can make, or has made.

pari

(nautical) A rope reeved through a block at the end of a yard, by which the yard is moved horizontally; also, a rudder gudgeon.

pari sanaa

A brief discussion or conversation. [from 15th c.]

parietaali-

(anatomy) Of or relating to the wall of a body part, organ or cavity.

parietaalinen

(anatomy) Of or relating to the wall of a body part, organ or cavity.

pariisilainen

Of, relating, or pertaining to Paris, France

pariisitar

A native, citizen and/or inhabitant of Paris, France

parillinen

(not comparable, of an integer) Divisible by two.

pariloida

(transitive, Australian, NZ, UK) To cook food under the element of a stove or only under the top element of an oven – (US) broil, (cooking) salamander.

pärinä

The uniform beating of a drum with strokes so rapid as scarcely to be distinguished by the ear.

parinvaihto

(sex) An activity where couples engage in sexual activity with different partners, often in a group setting.

pariskunta

Two partners in a romantic or sexual relationship.

parissa

Occupied in (activity).

päristä

To make a sound when struck.

päristää

To sound with more or less rapid alternations of greater and lesser intensity, so as to produce a pulsating effect; said of instruments, tones, or vibrations not perfectly in unison.

päristellä

(motorcycling, slang) To ride one's motorcycle, to go for a motorcycle ride.

paristo

(electrical, electronics, countable) A device used to power electric devices, consisting of one or more electrically connected electrochemical cells or (archaically) electrostatic cells.

päristys

(colloquial) A noise intended to imitate a fart, made by blowing air out of the mouth while the tongue is protruding from and pressed against the lips, or by blowing air through the lips while they are pressed firmly together or against skin (often a form of tickling) used humorously or to express derision.

paritalo

(US, Canada, Australia) A house made up of two dwelling units.

paritella

(of animals) To mate.

pariton

(about surface) not even; covered with raised spots, pits and grooves

parittaa

To arrange in pairs.

parittaja

A pimp.

paritteleminen

The act of copulation in animals.

parittelu

(uncountable) Sexual procreation between a man and a woman or transfer of the sperm from male to female; usually applied to the mating process in nonhuman animals; coitus; coition.