No. 859 in Finnish
korona
"Korona" in Finnish can mean "corona" (e.g., the Sun's outer atmosphere), "crown," or "COVID-19" in modern context.
In a sentence
Korona vaikuttaa talouteen maailmanlaajuisesti.
The coronavirus affects the economy globally.
In this context, 'korona' refers to the coronavirus pandemic, a health issue with global impact.
Korona-aalto aiheutti uusia rajoituksia.
A wave of coronavirus caused new restrictions.
Here, 'korona' relates to waves of infection during the pandemic.
Aurinko teki kauniin koronan pilvien ympärille.
The sun created a beautiful corona around the clouds.
In this example, 'korona' means the optical phenomenon visible around the sun or moon.
Korona vaikuttaa ihmisten elämään joka päivä.
The coronavirus affects people's lives every day.
In this sentence, 'korona' is used as a reference to the COVID-19 pandemic, demonstrating its use in current health-related contexts.
Aurinko osoittaa ympärilleen kauniin koronan auringonlaskun aikaan.
The sun displays a beautiful corona around it during sunset.
Here, 'korona' refers to the atmospheric outer layer observed around the sun during particular conditions, showcasing its scientific meaning.
Ostin uuden korona-pelin illanviettoa varten.
I bought a new carrom board game for the evening gathering.
In this context, 'korona' refers to a specific board game popular in Finland, highlighting its usage in cultural and recreational contexts.
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