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chase in Finnish

chase in Finnish is jahtaus, jahti, takaa-ajo — chase means to run after someone or something in order to catch them.

chase in Finnish

jahtaus
noun
(real tennis) The occurrence of a second bounce by the ball in certain areas of the court, giving the server the chance, later in the game, to "play off" the chase from the receiving end and possibly win the point.
jahti
noun
(real tennis) The occurrence of a second bounce by the ball in certain areas of the court, giving the server the chance, later in the game, to "play off" the chase from the receiving end and possibly win the point.
takaa-ajo
noun
(real tennis) The occurrence of a second bounce by the ball in certain areas of the court, giving the server the chance, later in the game, to "play off" the chase from the receiving end and possibly win the point.
ajaa takaa
verb
(transitive, nautical) To pursue a vessel in order to destroy, capture or interrogate her.
jahdata
verb
(transitive, nautical) To pursue a vessel in order to destroy, capture or interrogate her.
kolota
verb
(transitive) To groove; indent.
loveta
verb
(transitive) To groove; indent.
tavoitella
verb
(transitive, cricket) To attempt to win by scoring the required number of runs in the final innings.
kierteittää
verb
(transitive) To cut (the thread of a screw).
kaivertaa
verb
(transitive) To decorate (metal) by engraving or embossing.
pakottaa
verb
(transitive) To decorate (metal) by engraving or embossing.
ajaa
verb
(transitive, baseball) To produce enough offense to cause the pitcher to be removed.
ajaa takaa
verb
(transitive, baseball) To produce enough offense to cause the pitcher to be removed.
jahdata
verb
(transitive, baseball) To produce enough offense to cause the pitcher to be removed.

What does "chase" mean?

  1. verb To run after someone or something in order to catch them.
    "The dog chased the ball across the park."
  2. verb To pursue a goal, opportunity, or ambition persistently.
    "She moved to New York to chase her dream of becoming an actress."
  3. noun An act of pursuing someone or something, especially at speed.
    "The film's car chase was praised as one of the best in years."
  4. verb To drink something mild right after a strong alcoholic drink.
    "He chased the whisky shot with a mouthful of beer."

chase in a sentence

  • The dog chased the ball across the park.
  • Police chased the stolen car through the city centre.
  • She moved to New York to chase her dream of becoming an actress.
  • The film's car chase was praised as one of the best in years.

Similar words in Finnish

Common Finnish translations

Frequently asked questions

What is "chase" in Finnish?

"chase" in Finnish is jahtaus, jahti, takaa-ajo. chase means: To run after someone or something in order to catch them.

How do you use "chase" in a sentence?

Example: "The dog chased the ball across the park." In Finnish, "chase" is jahtaus, jahti, takaa-ajo.

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

Yes — Finnish has 12 translations listed for "chase": jahtaus, jahti, takaa-ajo, ajaa takaa, jahdata, kolota.

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