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compound in Finnish

compound in Finnish is kerrannainen, yhdistetty, yhdys- — compound means a fenced or walled area containing a group of buildings, often used for security or living quarters.

compound in Finnish

kerrannainen
adj
Composed of elements; not simple.
yhdistetty
adj
Composed of elements; not simple.
yhdys-
adj
Composed of elements; not simple.
seos
noun
Anything made by combining several things.
yhdistelmä
noun
Anything made by combining several things.
yhdiste
noun
(chemistry) A substance formed by chemical bonding of two or more elements in definite proportions by weight.
laitos
noun
An enclosure within which workers, prisoners, or soldiers are confined.
rakennuskompleksi
noun
A group of buildings situated close together, e.g. for a school or block of offices.
kompromissi
verb
(intransitive) To come to terms of agreement; to settle by a compromise.
liittää
verb
(intransitive) To come to terms of agreement; to settle by a compromise.
yhdistää
verb
(intransitive) To come to terms of agreement; to settle by a compromise.

What does "compound" mean?

  1. noun A fenced or walled area containing a group of buildings, often used for security or living quarters.
    "The embassy compound was heavily guarded."
  2. adjective Made up of two or more parts or elements combined.
    ""Toothbrush" is a compound word."
  3. verb To combine different elements or ingredients into one substance.
    "The pharmacist compounded the medication to the doctor's specifications."
  4. verb To make a problem worse by adding to it.
    "Missing the deadline only compounded her stress."

compound in a sentence

  • The embassy compound was heavily guarded.
  • "Toothbrush" is a compound word.
  • The pharmacist compounded the medication to the doctor's specifications.
  • Missing the deadline only compounded her stress.

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Common Finnish translations

Frequently asked questions

What is "compound" in Finnish?

"compound" in Finnish is kerrannainen, yhdistetty, yhdys-. compound means: A fenced or walled area containing a group of buildings, often used for security or living quarters.

How do you use "compound" in a sentence?

Example: "The embassy compound was heavily guarded." In Finnish, "compound" is kerrannainen, yhdistetty, yhdys-.

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

Yes — Finnish has 11 translations listed for "compound": kerrannainen, yhdistetty, yhdys-, seos, yhdistelmä, yhdiste.

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