contest in Finnish
contest in Finnish is riita, kilpailu, kilpailla — contest means a competition in which people try to win or achieve the best result.
contest in Finnish
riita
(uncountable) Controversy; debate.
kilpailu
(countable) A competition.
kilpailla
(transitive) To strive earnestly to hold or maintain; to struggle to defend.
kritisoida
(transitive) To strive earnestly to hold or maintain; to struggle to defend.
kyseenalaistaa
(transitive) To strive earnestly to hold or maintain; to struggle to defend.
tavoitella
(transitive) To strive earnestly to hold or maintain; to struggle to defend.
vastustaa
(transitive) To strive earnestly to hold or maintain; to struggle to defend.
What does "contest" mean?
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noun A competition in which people try to win or achieve the best result.
"She entered the baking contest on a whim and took first prize."
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verb To formally challenge or dispute something, such as a decision or claim.
"He plans to contest the will in court."
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contest in a sentence
- She entered the baking contest on a whim and took first prize.
- He plans to contest the will in court.
- The losing candidate contested the election results.
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What is "contest" in Finnish?
"contest" in Finnish is riita, kilpailu, kilpailla. contest means: A competition in which people try to win or achieve the best result.
How do you use "contest" in a sentence?
Example: "She entered the baking contest on a whim and took first prize." In Finnish, "contest" is riita, kilpailu, kilpailla.
Are there other ways to say "contest" in Finnish?
Yes — Finnish has 7 translations listed for "contest": riita, kilpailu, kilpailla, kritisoida, kyseenalaistaa, tavoitella.
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