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bait in Finnish

bait in Finnish is syötti, täky, eväs — bait means food or a lure used to attract fish or other animals so they can be caught.

bait in Finnish

syötti
noun
Any substance, especially food, used in catching fish, or other animals, by alluring them to a hook, snare, trap, or net.
täky
noun
Any substance, especially food, used in catching fish, or other animals, by alluring them to a hook, snare, trap, or net.
syötti
noun
eväs
noun
A portion of food or drink, as a refreshment taken on a journey; also, a stop for rest and refreshment.
ruokatauko
noun
A light or hasty luncheon.
houkutella syötillä
verb
(transitive) To attract with bait; to entice.
syötittää
verb
(transitive) To affix bait to a trap or a fishing hook or fishing line.

What does "bait" mean?

  1. noun Food or a lure used to attract fish or other animals so they can be caught.
    "He threaded a worm onto the hook as bait."
  2. noun Anything used to tempt or lure someone into doing something.
    "The free trial was just bait to get people to sign up for the subscription."
  3. verb To deliberately provoke or taunt someone.
    "He kept baiting his brother until a fight broke out."

bait in a sentence

  • He threaded a worm onto the hook as bait.
  • The free trial was just bait to get people to sign up for the subscription.
  • He kept baiting his brother until a fight broke out.

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Frequently asked questions

What is "bait" in Finnish?

"bait" in Finnish is syötti, täky, eväs. bait means: Food or a lure used to attract fish or other animals so they can be caught.

How do you use "bait" in a sentence?

Example: "He threaded a worm onto the hook as bait." In Finnish, "bait" is syötti, täky, eväs.

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

Yes — Finnish has 6 translations listed for "bait": syötti, täky, eväs, ruokatauko, houkutella syötillä, syötittää.

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