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The Finnish word for color is
väri





color



Translations for color and their definitions

väri
     1. n. colour (spectral composition of visible light)
     2. n. colour (particular set of the visible spectrum)
     3. n. colour (hue as opposed to achromatic colors)
     4. n. colour (any of the standard dark tinctures used in heraldry)
     5. n. (poker) flush


ihonväri
     1. n. skin colour, skin color (color of human skin)
     2. n. skin colour, skin color (color)
     3. n. skin colour, skin color (ethnicity)


värjätä
     1. v. To change the colour of something, to dye, to tint or to stain, depending on the object.


paikallisväri
     1. n. colour (interest, especially in a selective area)
     2. n. local colour.


värittää
     1. v. To colour/color.
     2. v. To embellish, embroider (to add imaginary detail to a narrative to make it more interesting or acceptable).


lippu
     1. n. flag, banner
           liehuvat liput
             flying flags
     2. n. colours (standard or banner)
           Lipun menetys raunioitti rykmentin moraalin.
             The loss of their colours destroyed the regiment's morale.
     3. n. ticket (pass entitling the holder to admission to a show, concert, etc.)
     4. n. ticket (pass entitling the holder to board a train, a plane, or other means of transportation)


värit
     1. n. plural of väri
     2. n. The Colours (the national flag flown by a ship at sea).
     3. n. The Colours (standard or banner).
     4. n. Any distinctive items, such as scarfs, badges, skin paintings or hats, that identify a person as a supporter of a certain sports team.
     5. n. A set of crayons.



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