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contrast in Finnish

contrast in Finnish is kontrasti, kontrastinappula, vastakohta — contrast means a clear difference between two things when they are compared.

contrast in Finnish

kontrasti
noun
kontrastinappula
noun
(countable) A control on a television, etc, that adjusts the amount of contrast in the images being displayed.
kontrasti
noun
(countable) A difference between two objects, people or concepts.
vastakohta
noun
(countable) A difference between two objects, people or concepts.
asettaa vastakkain
verb
(transitive) To set in opposition in order to show the difference or differences between; to counterpoint.
verrata
verb
(transitive) To set in opposition in order to show the difference or differences between; to counterpoint.
muodostaa vastakohta
verb
(intransitive, often with with) To form a contrast.
toimia vastakohtana
verb
(intransitive, often with with) To form a contrast.

What does "contrast" mean?

  1. noun A clear difference between two things when they are compared.
    "There's a striking contrast between the two brothers' personalities."
  2. verb To compare two things in order to highlight their differences.
    "The article contrasts life in the city with life in the countryside."

contrast in a sentence

  • There's a striking contrast between the two brothers' personalities.
  • The dark curtains created a nice contrast with the pale walls.
  • The article contrasts life in the city with life in the countryside.

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Frequently asked questions

What is "contrast" in Finnish?

"contrast" in Finnish is kontrasti, kontrastinappula, vastakohta. contrast means: A clear difference between two things when they are compared.

How do you use "contrast" in a sentence?

Example: "There's a striking contrast between the two brothers' personalities." In Finnish, "contrast" is kontrasti, kontrastinappula, vastakohta.

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

Yes — Finnish has 7 translations listed for "contrast": kontrasti, kontrastinappula, vastakohta, asettaa vastakkain, verrata, muodostaa vastakohta.

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