No. 584 in Finnish
kuva
"Image" or "picture."
In a sentence
Näin seinällä kauniin kuvan.
I saw a beautiful picture on the wall.
Here, 'kuvan' (a form of 'kuva') is used to refer to an art piece or photograph displayed on a wall.
Voitko kuvailla, miltä maisema näyttää?
Can you describe what the landscape looks like?
In this sentence, the word 'kuvailla' (a derivative of 'kuva') means to describe, showcasing its role in expressions of visualization or imagery.
Tämä on hyvä kuva sinusta.
This is a good photo of you.
Here, 'kuva' is used as a noun meaning a photograph or an image of someone.
Näin kauniin kuvan museossa.
I saw a beautiful picture at the museum.
In this sentence, 'kuva' is used to refer to a painting or artwork, illustrating its meaning as a visual representation.
Hänellä on tarkka kuva tilanteesta.
He has an accurate picture of the situation.
Here, 'kuva' is metaphorically used to describe an understanding or conceptual view of a situation.
Otin kuvan ystävistäni eilen.
I took a picture of my friends yesterday.
In this usage, 'kuva' refers to a photograph, emphasizing its function as a captured image.
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