confrontation in Finnish

confrontation in Finnish is konfrontaatio, vaatiminen, yhteenotto — confrontation means a tense, face-to-face clash or argument between people.

confrontation in Finnish

konfrontaatio

noun

The act of confronting or challenging another, especially face to face.

vaatiminen

noun

The act of confronting or challenging another, especially face to face.

yhteenotto

noun

The act of confronting or challenging another, especially face to face.

yhteenotto

noun

A conflict between armed forces.

What does "confrontation" mean?

noun A tense, face-to-face clash or argument between people.
"The meeting turned into a heated confrontation between the two managers."
noun A hostile standoff between opposing armed forces.
"Tensions along the border risked escalating into an armed confrontation."

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Gen Z slang rizz Charm — the ability to attract a romantic interest.

B2 · Intermediate empathy The capacity to share another person’s feelings.

C1 · Advanced nonchalant Casually calm and relaxed; unconcerned.

Internet slang delulu Delusional — believing something against the odds.

Etymology nostalgia Greek nostos “return home” + algos “pain”.

confrontation in a sentence

The meeting turned into a heated confrontation between the two managers.
I wanted to avoid a confrontation with my neighbour, so I wrote a polite note.
Tensions along the border risked escalating into an armed confrontation.
The two navies avoided direct confrontation by keeping their ships miles apart.

Similar words in Finnish

clash encounter face-off opposition showdown

Common Finnish translations

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Frequently asked questions

What is "confrontation" in Finnish?

"confrontation" in Finnish is konfrontaatio, vaatiminen, yhteenotto. confrontation means: A tense, face-to-face clash or argument between people.

How do you use "confrontation" in a sentence?

Example: "The meeting turned into a heated confrontation between the two managers." In Finnish, "confrontation" is konfrontaatio, vaatiminen, yhteenotto.

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

Yes — Finnish has 3 translations listed for "confrontation": konfrontaatio, vaatiminen, yhteenotto.

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