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cataract in Finnish

cataract in Finnish is kaihi, harmaakaihi, kuohu — cataract means a large waterfall, especially one that plunges over a steep drop.

cataract in Finnish

kaihi
noun
(figurative) Something which obscures.
kaihi
noun
(ophthalmology, pathology) A clouding of the lens in the eye leading to a decrease in vision.
harmaakaihi
noun
(ophthalmology, pathology) A clouding of the lens in the eye leading to a decrease in vision.
kuohu
noun
(mechanics, chiefly, historical) A type of governor used in single-acting steam engines, where a flow of water through an opening regulates the stroke.
nestejarru
noun
(mechanics, chiefly, historical) A type of governor used in single-acting steam engines, where a flow of water through an opening regulates the stroke.
ryöppy
noun
(mechanics, chiefly, historical) A type of governor used in single-acting steam engines, where a flow of water through an opening regulates the stroke.
tulva
noun
(mechanics, chiefly, historical) A type of governor used in single-acting steam engines, where a flow of water through an opening regulates the stroke.
pudota
verb
(intransitive) Of a river, etc.: to fall in the form of a waterfall.
syöksyä
verb
(intransitive) Of a river, etc.: to fall in the form of a waterfall.
syöstä
verb
(transitive, figurative, rare) To cause (something) to pour or rush like a waterfall.

What does "cataract" mean?

  1. noun A large waterfall, especially one that plunges over a steep drop.
    "The Niagara cataract draws millions of visitors every year."
  2. noun A clouding of the eye's lens that causes blurred vision, common in older age.
    "She had surgery to remove a cataract from her left eye."

cataract in a sentence

  • The Niagara cataract draws millions of visitors every year.
  • She had surgery to remove a cataract from her left eye.
  • Cataracts are one of the leading causes of vision loss worldwide.

Common Finnish translations

Frequently asked questions

What is "cataract" in Finnish?

"cataract" in Finnish is kaihi, harmaakaihi, kuohu. cataract means: A large waterfall, especially one that plunges over a steep drop.

How do you use "cataract" in a sentence?

Example: "The Niagara cataract draws millions of visitors every year." In Finnish, "cataract" is kaihi, harmaakaihi, kuohu.

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

Yes — Finnish has 9 translations listed for "cataract": kaihi, harmaakaihi, kuohu, nestejarru, ryöppy, tulva.

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