Contra in Finnish
Contra in Finnish is contra, vasta-, vastakirjaus — Contra means against or in opposition to.
Contra in Finnish
contra
A member of any of various rightist guerrilla groups violently opposing the socialist Sandinista government of Nicaragua and secretly funded by the United States government in the 1980s.
vasta-
(accounting, often, attributive) An entry (or account) that cancels another entry (or account).
vastakirjaus
(accounting, often, attributive) An entry (or account) that cancels another entry (or account).
vastatili
(accounting, often, attributive) An entry (or account) that cancels another entry (or account).
What does "Contra" mean?
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preposition Against or in opposition to.
"The debate was argued pro and contra the new tax."
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noun An accounting entry that offsets or cancels out another entry.
"The refund was recorded as a contra against the original sale."
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noun A member of a rightist guerrilla group that fought Nicaragua's socialist government in the 1980s, secretly backed by the United States.
"The historian wrote a book about the Contras and the Iran-Contra scandal."
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Contra in a sentence
- The debate was argued pro and contra the new tax.
- The refund was recorded as a contra against the original sale.
- The historian wrote a book about the Contras and the Iran-Contra scandal.
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Frequently asked questions
What is "Contra" in Finnish?
"Contra" in Finnish is contra, vasta-, vastakirjaus. Contra means: Against or in opposition to.
How do you use "Contra" in a sentence?
Example: "The debate was argued pro and contra the new tax." In Finnish, "Contra" is contra, vasta-, vastakirjaus.
Are there other ways to say "Contra" in Finnish?
Yes — Finnish has 4 translations listed for "Contra": contra, vasta-, vastakirjaus, vastatili.
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