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cast in Finnish

cast in Finnish is heitto, heite, keko — cast means to throw something, especially with some force or intent.

cast in Finnish

heitto
noun
An act of throwing.
heite
noun
Something which has been thrown, dispersed etc.
keko
noun
A small mass of earth "thrown off" or excreted by a worm.
kokoonpano
noun
(art) The collective group of actors performing a play or production together. Contrasted with crew.
näyttelijä
noun
(art) The collective group of actors performing a play or production together. Contrasted with crew.
valaminen
noun
The casting procedure.
valu
noun
The casting procedure.
valos
noun
An object made in a mould.
valu
noun
An object made in a mould.
kipsi
noun
A supportive and immobilising device used to help mend broken bones.
lasta
noun
A supportive and immobilising device used to help mend broken bones.
lastoitus
noun
A supportive and immobilising device used to help mend broken bones.
muotti
noun
The mould used to make cast objects.
valumuotti
noun
The mould used to make cast objects.
karsastus
noun
A squint.
siristely
noun
A squint.
ilme
noun
Visual appearance.
piirre
noun
Visual appearance.
oksennuspallo
noun
Animal and insect remains which have been regurgitated by a bird.
parvi
noun
A group of crabs.
heittää
verb
To throw down or aside. [from 15th c.]
heittää menemään
verb
To throw down or aside. [from 15th c.]
heittää pois
verb
To throw down or aside. [from 15th c.]
luoda
verb
(of an animal) To throw off (the skin) as a process of growth; to shed the hair or fur of the coat. [from 15th c.]
pudottaa karvansa
verb
(of an animal) To throw off (the skin) as a process of growth; to shed the hair or fur of the coat. [from 15th c.]
luodata
verb
(nautical) To heave the lead and line in order to ascertain the depth of water.
katsella
verb
To direct (one's eyes, gaze etc.). [from 13th c.]
katsoa
verb
To direct (one's eyes, gaze etc.). [from 13th c.]
suunnata katseensa
verb
To direct (one's eyes, gaze etc.). [from 13th c.]
laskea yhteen
verb
(dated, _, except in, _, accounting) To add up (a column of figures, accounts etc.); cross-cast refers to adding up a row of figures. [from 14th c.]
antaa rooli
verb
(transitive) To assign a role in a play or performance to (an actor).
jakaa roolit
verb
(transitive) To assign a role in a play or performance to (an actor).
roolittaa
verb
(transitive) To assign a role in a play or performance to (an actor).
valita näyttelijät
verb
(transitive) To assign a role in a play or performance to (an actor).
heittää
verb
To turn (the balance or scale); to overbalance; hence, to make preponderate; to decide.
aikoa
verb
To turn (the balance or scale); to overbalance; hence, to make preponderate; to decide.
antaa ääni
verb
To turn (the balance or scale); to overbalance; hence, to make preponderate; to decide.
heittää menemään
verb
To turn (the balance or scale); to overbalance; hence, to make preponderate; to decide.
heittää pois
verb
To turn (the balance or scale); to overbalance; hence, to make preponderate; to decide.
paiskata
verb
To turn (the balance or scale); to overbalance; hence, to make preponderate; to decide.
laatia
verb
(astrology) To calculate the astrological value of (a horoscope, birth etc.). [from 14th c.]
langettaa (kirous)
verb
To perform, bring forth (a magical spell or enchantment).
loihtia
verb
To perform, bring forth (a magical spell or enchantment).
loitsia
verb
To perform, bring forth (a magical spell or enchantment).
lukea (loitsu)
verb
To perform, bring forth (a magical spell or enchantment).
taikoa
verb
To perform, bring forth (a magical spell or enchantment).
heittää
verb
To throw (light etc.) on or upon something, or in a given direction.
langettaa
verb
To throw (light etc.) on or upon something, or in a given direction.
saada keskenmeno
verb
(archaic) To give birth to (a child) prematurely; to miscarry. [from 15th c.]
valaa
verb
To shape (molten metal etc.) by pouring into a mould; to make (an object) in such a way. [from 15th c.]
taivuttaa
verb
To twist or warp (of fabric, timber etc.). [from 16th c.]
vääntää
verb
To twist or warp (of fabric, timber etc.). [from 16th c.]
heittää
verb
(nautical) To bring the bows of a sailing ship on to the required tack just as the anchor is weighed by use of the headsail; to bring (a ship) round. [from 18th c.]
laskea
verb
(nautical) To bring the bows of a sailing ship on to the required tack just as the anchor is weighed by use of the headsail; to bring (a ship) round. [from 18th c.]
muuntaa
verb
(nautical) To bring the bows of a sailing ship on to the required tack just as the anchor is weighed by use of the headsail; to bring (a ship) round. [from 18th c.]
uistella
verb
(nautical) To bring the bows of a sailing ship on to the required tack just as the anchor is weighed by use of the headsail; to bring (a ship) round. [from 18th c.]
antaa ääni
verb
To deposit (a ballot or voting paper); to formally register (one's vote). [from 19th c.]
äänestää
verb
To deposit (a ballot or voting paper); to formally register (one's vote). [from 19th c.]
hakea vainu
verb
(hunting) Of dogs, hunters: to spread out and search for a scent. [from 18th c.]
lastoittaa
verb
(medicine) To set (a bone etc.) in a cast.

What does "cast" mean?

  1. verb To throw something, especially with some force or intent.
    "The child cast a pebble into the pond and watched the ripples spread."
  2. verb To choose actors for the roles in a play, film, or show.
    "The company cast local children as the villagers in the school play."
  3. verb To shape a liquid material, especially molten metal, by pouring it into a mould.
    "Workers cast the bell by pouring hot metal into a large mould."
  4. noun The group of actors performing in a play, film, or show.
    "The cast met for the first rehearsal in the village hall."
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cast in a sentence

  • The child cast a pebble into the pond and watched the ripples spread.
  • He cast the fishing line far out into the lake.
  • The company cast local children as the villagers in the school play.
  • They cast her as the queen because of her strong, clear voice.

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Frequently asked questions

What is "cast" in Finnish?
"cast" in Finnish is heitto, heite, keko. cast means: To throw something, especially with some force or intent.
How do you use "cast" in a sentence?
Example: "The child cast a pebble into the pond and watched the ripples spread." In Finnish, "cast" is heitto, heite, keko.
Are there other ways to say "cast" in Finnish?
Yes — Finnish has 53 translations listed for "cast": heitto, heite, keko, kokoonpano, näyttelijä, valaminen.
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