dog

01:47 Oct 15, 2002
English to Finnish translations [Non-PRO]
Art/Literary
English term or phrase: dog
mother's dog
J Pottruff


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5äidin koira
Kimberli Mäkäräinen
4koira
Desmond O'Rourke


  

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koira


Explanation:
koira = dog
In order to distinguish male and female, Finnish refers to the male as "koiras" and the female as "naaras". The Finnish Spitz is the commonest breed in Finland.

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Desmond O'Rourke
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äidin koira


Explanation:
If you are talking about a human mother.

Kimberli Mäkäräinen
Finland
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