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The Finnish word for model is
malli





model



Translations for model and their definitions

malli
     1. n. A model.
     2. n. A mannequin (person who models clothes).
     3. n. An example, a role model, a (good) influence
           Hän ei näytä lapsille hyvää mallia.
             He's not a good role model for kids.


mallintaa
     1. v. To model.
     2. v. third-person singular indicative present of mallintaa


mannekiini
     1. n. (old-fashioned) A model, mannequin (person employed for modeling clothes, make-up etc.).
     2. n. A dummy.
     3. n. (figuratively) A showpiece; something or someone used as real-life example, either good or bad.


pienoismalli
     1. n. miniature, model
     2. n. microcosm


malli-
     1. exemplary


esitellä
     1. v.
     2. v. to introduce (to cause to be acquainted with someone else)
           Saanko esitellä sinut ystävilleni?
             Let me introduce you to my friends.
     3. v. to introduce (to make known by formal announcement or recommendation)
           Senaattori aikoo esitellä lain seuraavassa istunnossa.
             The senator plans to introduce the bill in the next session.
           Esittelen vierailevan puhujamme.
             Let me introduce our guest speaker.
     4. v. to present, explain, expound upon
     5. v. to show around, give a tour of (a place); to demonstrate (e.g. the function of a machine); to display


esikuva
     1. n. example, paragon, role model, guiding light (person who has a profound influence on others and is a source of inspiration and admiration)


muovata
     1. v. To mold, shape, model.


muodostaa
     1. v. to form, create, formulate, build
     2. v. to constitute


esikuvallinen
     1. adj. exemplary


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