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constitute in Finnish

constitute in Finnish is perustaa, muodostaa, nimittää — constitute means to make up or form something when combined with other parts.

constitute in Finnish

perustaa
verb
(transitive) To set up; to establish; to enact.
muodostaa
verb
(transitive) To make up; to compose; to form.
nimittää
verb
(transitive) To appoint, depute, or elect to an office; to make and empower.

What does "constitute" mean?

  1. verb To make up or form something when combined with other parts.
    "Twelve months constitute a year, and seven days constitute a week."
  2. verb To formally establish or set up (a law, body, or authority).
    "The founders met to constitute the society and agree its rules."
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constitute in a sentence

  • Twelve months constitute a year, and seven days constitute a week.
  • Three strikes constitute an out in baseball.
  • The founders met to constitute the society and agree its rules.
  • Parliament has the power to constitute special courts when they are needed.

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Frequently asked questions

What is "constitute" in Finnish?
"constitute" in Finnish is perustaa, muodostaa, nimittää. constitute means: To make up or form something when combined with other parts.
How do you use "constitute" in a sentence?
Example: "Twelve months constitute a year, and seven days constitute a week." In Finnish, "constitute" is perustaa, muodostaa, nimittää.
Are there other ways to say "constitute" in Finnish?
Yes — Finnish has 3 translations listed for "constitute": perustaa, muodostaa, nimittää.
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