Finnish

Noun

ruutu

1. square (in other than mathematical context)
2. rectangle (in other than mathematical context)
3. box (a small square on a form that may e.g. be checked)
4. hash, square, pound sign (#-symbol)
5. (card games) diamond; diamonds
6. screen (informational viewing area of electronic output devices)
   • TV-ruutu = TV-screen
7. pane (individual sheet of glass in a window)
8. check (a square or rectangular in a checkered pattern)

   Pöytäliinassa oli punaisia ja valkoisia ruutuja.

   The tablecloth had red and white checks.

9. hopscotch, hoppers (child's game)
10. (heraldry) fusil

Declension

Synonyms

• (pane): ikkunaruutu

Related terms

• (square): neliö

Derived terms

• ruudullinen