contend in Finnish
contend in Finnish is kamppailla, kiistellä, käydä käsiksi — contend means to compete or struggle against someone or something.
contend in Finnish
kamppailla
(intransitive) To struggle or exert oneself to obtain or retain possession of, or to defend.
kiistellä
(intransitive) To be in debate; to engage in discussion; to dispute; to argue.
käydä käsiksi
(intransitive) To be in debate; to engage in discussion; to dispute; to argue.
riidellä
(intransitive) To be in debate; to engage in discussion; to dispute; to argue.
taistella
(intransitive) To be in debate; to engage in discussion; to dispute; to argue.
väitellä
(intransitive) To be in debate; to engage in discussion; to dispute; to argue.
esittää
(intransitive) To believe (something is reasonable) and argue (for it); to advocate.
väittää
(intransitive) To believe (something is reasonable) and argue (for it); to advocate.
What does "contend" mean?
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verb To compete or struggle against someone or something.
"Two runners were left to contend for the gold medal."
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verb To argue firmly that something is true.
"Lawyers for the defense contend that the evidence was mishandled."
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contend in a sentence
- Two runners were left to contend for the gold medal.
- Lawyers for the defense contend that the evidence was mishandled.
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What is "contend" in Finnish?
"contend" in Finnish is kamppailla, kiistellä, käydä käsiksi. contend means: To compete or struggle against someone or something.
How do you use "contend" in a sentence?
Example: "Two runners were left to contend for the gold medal." In Finnish, "contend" is kamppailla, kiistellä, käydä käsiksi.
Are there other ways to say "contend" in Finnish?
Yes — Finnish has 8 translations listed for "contend": kamppailla, kiistellä, käydä käsiksi, riidellä, taistella, väitellä.
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