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axe in Finnish

axe in Finnish is kirves, tappara, kenkä — axe means a tool with a heavy blade on one side of the head and a long handle, used for chopping wood.

axe in Finnish

kirves
noun
An ancient weapon consisting of a head that has one or two blades and a long handle.
tappara
noun
An ancient weapon consisting of a head that has one or two blades and a long handle.
kenkä
noun
(informal) A dismissal or rejection.
potku
noun
(informal) A dismissal or rejection.
rukkanen
noun
(informal) A dismissal or rejection.
myynti-intressi
noun
(finance) A position, interest, or reason in buying and selling stock, often with ulterior motives.
ostointressi
noun
(finance) A position, interest, or reason in buying and selling stock, often with ulterior motives.

What does "axe" mean?

  1. noun A tool with a heavy blade on one side of the head and a long handle, used for chopping wood.
    "She used an axe to split firewood for the winter."
  2. noun figurative: A drastic cut, cancellation, or dismissal.
    "The show finally fell victim to the network's axe after three seasons."
  3. verb To cancel, cut, or dismiss something or someone abruptly.
    "The company axed hundreds of jobs last quarter."
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axe in a sentence

  • She used an axe to split firewood for the winter.
  • The show finally fell victim to the network's axe after three seasons.
  • The company axed hundreds of jobs last quarter.

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Frequently asked questions

What is "axe" in Finnish?

"axe" in Finnish is kirves, tappara, kenkä. axe means: A tool with a heavy blade on one side of the head and a long handle, used for chopping wood.

How do you use "axe" in a sentence?

Example: "She used an axe to split firewood for the winter." In Finnish, "axe" is kirves, tappara, kenkä.

Are there other ways to say "axe" in Finnish?

Yes — Finnish has 7 translations listed for "axe": kirves, tappara, kenkä, potku, rukkanen, myynti-intressi.

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