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buoy in Finnish

buoy in Finnish is poiju, reimari, kelluttaa — buoy means a floating marker anchored in water to warn of danger, mark a channel, or show a location.

buoy in Finnish

poiju
noun
(nautical) A float moored in water to mark a location, warn of danger, indicate a navigational channel or for other purposes
reimari
noun
(nautical) A float moored in water to mark a location, warn of danger, indicate a navigational channel or for other purposes
kelluttaa
verb
(transitive) To keep afloat or aloft; used with up.
leijuttaa
verb
(transitive) To keep afloat or aloft; used with up.
pitää ilmassa
verb
(transitive) To keep afloat or aloft; used with up.
pitää pinnalla
verb
(transitive) To keep afloat or aloft; used with up.
tukea
verb
(transitive) To support or maintain at a high level.
merkitä poijulla
verb
(transitive) To mark with a buoy.
poijuttaa
verb
(transitive) To mark with a buoy.
piristää
verb
To maintain or enhance enthusiasm or confidence; to lift the spirits of.
rohkaista
verb
To maintain or enhance enthusiasm or confidence; to lift the spirits of.

What does "buoy" mean?

  1. noun A floating marker anchored in water to warn of danger, mark a channel, or show a location.
    "The sailors steered carefully around the warning buoy."
  2. verb To keep something floating, or to lift someone's spirits or confidence.
    "Good news about the harvest buoyed the farmers' spirits."

buoy in a sentence

  • The sailors steered carefully around the warning buoy.
  • A red buoy marked the edge of the swimming area.
  • Good news about the harvest buoyed the farmers' spirits.
  • Strong export figures buoyed the local economy.

Common Finnish translations

Frequently asked questions

What is "buoy" in Finnish?

"buoy" in Finnish is poiju, reimari, kelluttaa. buoy means: A floating marker anchored in water to warn of danger, mark a channel, or show a location.

How do you use "buoy" in a sentence?

Example: "The sailors steered carefully around the warning buoy." In Finnish, "buoy" is poiju, reimari, kelluttaa.

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

Yes — Finnish has 11 translations listed for "buoy": poiju, reimari, kelluttaa, leijuttaa, pitää ilmassa, pitää pinnalla.

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