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chime in Finnish

chime in Finnish is kellonsoitto, kellopeli, kellot — chime means a bell-like instrument, or set of them, that rings out a musical note.

chime in Finnish

kellonsoitto
noun
(musical instruments) A musical instrument producing a sound when struck, similar to a bell (e.g. a tubular metal bar) or actually a bell. Often used in the plural to refer to the set: the chimes.
kellopeli
noun
(musical instruments) A musical instrument producing a sound when struck, similar to a bell (e.g. a tubular metal bar) or actually a bell. Often used in the plural to refer to the set: the chimes.
kellot
noun
(musical instruments) A musical instrument producing a sound when struck, similar to a bell (e.g. a tubular metal bar) or actually a bell. Often used in the plural to refer to the set: the chimes.
malletti
noun
(musical instruments) A musical instrument producing a sound when struck, similar to a bell (e.g. a tubular metal bar) or actually a bell. Often used in the plural to refer to the set: the chimes.
merkkiääni
noun
(musical instruments) A musical instrument producing a sound when struck, similar to a bell (e.g. a tubular metal bar) or actually a bell. Often used in the plural to refer to the set: the chimes.
putkikellot
noun
(musical instruments) A musical instrument producing a sound when struck, similar to a bell (e.g. a tubular metal bar) or actually a bell. Often used in the plural to refer to the set: the chimes.
kello
noun
An individual ringing component of such a set.
kello
noun
A small bell or other ringing or tone-making device as a component of some other device.
soittokello
noun
A small bell or other ringing or tone-making device as a component of some other device.
soida
verb
(intransitive) To make the sound of a chime.
soida
verb
(transitive) To cause to sound in harmony; to play a tune, as upon a set of bells; to move or strike in harmony.
soittaa
verb
(transitive) To cause to sound in harmony; to play a tune, as upon a set of bells; to move or strike in harmony.
sopia yhteen
verb
(intransitive) To agree; to correspond.
kaikua
verb
To make a rude correspondence of sounds; to jingle, as in rhyming.
soida
verb
To make a rude correspondence of sounds; to jingle, as in rhyming.

What does "chime" mean?

  1. noun A bell-like instrument, or set of them, that rings out a musical note.
    "The wind chimes tinkled softly on the porch."
  2. verb To make a ringing sound, like a bell.
    "The doorbell chimed just as they sat down to eat."
  3. verb To agree or fit together (often "chime in" for joining a conversation).
    "Her opinion chimed with what the others had said."

chime in a sentence

  • The wind chimes tinkled softly on the porch.
  • The clock tower's chimes could be heard across town.
  • The doorbell chimed just as they sat down to eat.
  • Her opinion chimed with what the others had said.

Similar words in Finnish

Common Finnish translations

Frequently asked questions

What is "chime" in Finnish?

"chime" in Finnish is kellonsoitto, kellopeli, kellot. chime means: A bell-like instrument, or set of them, that rings out a musical note.

How do you use "chime" in a sentence?

Example: "The wind chimes tinkled softly on the porch." In Finnish, "chime" is kellonsoitto, kellopeli, kellot.

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

Yes — Finnish has 12 translations listed for "chime": kellonsoitto, kellopeli, kellot, malletti, merkkiääni, putkikellot.

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