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beach in Finnish

beach in Finnish is ranta, hiekkaranta, rantautua — beach means a sandy or pebbly shore along the sea or a lake.

beach in Finnish

ranta
noun
A horizontal strip of land, usually sandy, adjoining water.
hiekkaranta
noun
A horizontal strip of land, usually sandy, adjoining water.
rantautua
verb
(intransitive) To run aground on a beach.
rantauttaa
verb
(transitive) To run (something) aground on a beach.
rantautua
verb
(transitive) To run (something) aground on a beach.
jumittua
verb
(of a vehicle) To run into an obstacle or rough or soft ground, so that the floor of the vehicle rests on the ground and the wheels cannot gain traction.

What does "beach" mean?

  1. noun A sandy or pebbly shore along the sea or a lake.
    "The children built a sandcastle on the beach while their parents read."
  2. verb To bring a boat or ship deliberately onto the shore, or to run aground.
    "The captain beached the damaged ship rather than let it sink in deep water."
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beach in a sentence

  • The children built a sandcastle on the beach while their parents read.
  • We spent the whole day lying on the beach.
  • The captain beached the damaged ship rather than let it sink in deep water.
  • If the wind keeps pushing us sideways, we will have to beach the dinghy here.

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Frequently asked questions

What is "beach" in Finnish?
"beach" in Finnish is ranta, hiekkaranta, rantautua. beach means: A sandy or pebbly shore along the sea or a lake.
How do you use "beach" in a sentence?
Example: "The children built a sandcastle on the beach while their parents read." In Finnish, "beach" is ranta, hiekkaranta, rantautua.
Are there other ways to say "beach" in Finnish?
Yes — Finnish has 5 translations listed for "beach": ranta, hiekkaranta, rantautua, rantauttaa, jumittua.
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