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baffle in Finnish

baffle in Finnish is este, hämmennys, vaimennin — baffle means to confuse or perplex (someone) completely; to bewilder, to confound, to puzzle.

baffle in Finnish

este
noun
A device used to dampen, muffle, restrain, or otherwise control the movement of a fluid, or waves travelling through a fluid such as light or sound; specifically, a surface positioned inside an open area to inhibit direct motion from one place to another without preventing motion altogether.
hämmennys
noun
A device used to dampen, muffle, restrain, or otherwise control the movement of a fluid, or waves travelling through a fluid such as light or sound; specifically, a surface positioned inside an open area to inhibit direct motion from one place to another without preventing motion altogether.
vaimennin
noun
A device used to dampen, muffle, restrain, or otherwise control the movement of a fluid, or waves travelling through a fluid such as light or sound; specifically, a surface positioned inside an open area to inhibit direct motion from one place to another without preventing motion altogether.
kaasuvipu
noun
(US, dialectal, coal, _, mining) A lever for operating the throttle valve of a winding engine.
este
noun
A barrier designed to obstruct and confuse enemies, rendering them vulnerable.
hämmentää
verb
To confuse or perplex (someone) completely; to bewilder, to confound, to puzzle. [from 17th c.]
hämätä
verb
To confuse or perplex (someone) completely; to bewilder, to confound, to puzzle. [from 17th c.]
olla ihmeissään
verb
To confuse or perplex (someone) completely; to bewilder, to confound, to puzzle. [from 17th c.]
olla sekaisin
verb
To confuse or perplex (someone) completely; to bewilder, to confound, to puzzle. [from 17th c.]
olla ymmällään
verb
To confuse or perplex (someone) completely; to bewilder, to confound, to puzzle. [from 17th c.]
kamppailla turhaan
verb
To expend effort or struggle in vain. [from 19th c.]

What does "baffle" mean?

  1. verb To confuse or perplex (someone) completely; to bewilder, to confound, to puzzle.
  2. verb To defeat, frustrate, or thwart (someone or their efforts, plans, etc.); to confound, to foil.
  3. verb Of weather or wind: to hinder or prevent (a ship or its crew) from advancing.
  4. verb To dampen, muffle, restrain, or otherwise control (a fluid, or waves travelling through a fluid such as light or sound).
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What is "baffle" in Finnish?

"baffle" in Finnish is este, hämmennys, vaimennin. baffle means: To confuse or perplex (someone) completely; to bewilder, to confound, to puzzle.

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

Yes — Finnish has 10 translations listed for "baffle": este, hämmennys, vaimennin, kaasuvipu, hämmentää, hämätä.

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