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control in Finnish

control in Finnish is hallinta, hallintalaitteet, itsehillintä — control means to direct or influence the behavior of someone or something.

control in Finnish

hallinta
noun
(countable, uncountable) An influence or authority over something.
hallintalaitteet
noun
The method and means of governing the performance of any apparatus, machine or system, such as a lever, handle or button.
itsehillintä
noun
Restraint or ability to contain one's movements or emotions, or self-control.
turvajärjestelmä
noun
A security mechanism, policy, or procedure that can counter system attack, reduce risks, and resolve vulnerabilities; a safeguard or countermeasure.
ohjain
noun
(graphical user interface) An interface element that a computer user interacts with, such as a window or a text box.
hallita
verb
(transitive) To exercise influence over; to suggest or dictate the behavior of.
valvoa
verb
(transitive) To exercise influence over; to suggest or dictate the behavior of.
kontrolloida
verb
(transitive) To exercise influence over; to suggest or dictate the behavior of.
ohjata
verb
(transitive) To exercise influence over; to suggest or dictate the behavior of.
varmistaa
verb
(transitive) To exercise influence over; to suggest or dictate the behavior of.

What does "control" mean?

  1. verb To direct or influence the behavior of someone or something.
    "The pilot struggled to control the aircraft in the storm."
  2. noun Power or authority to direct or manage something.
    "The new manager took control of the failing project."
  3. noun A device such as a button, lever, or switch used to operate a machine.
    "He fiddled with the controls until the volume was right."
  4. noun A group or sample used as a baseline for comparison in an experiment.
    "The control group received a placebo instead of the actual drug."
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control in a sentence

  • The pilot struggled to control the aircraft in the storm.
  • She learned to control her temper over the years.
  • The new manager took control of the failing project.
  • He fiddled with the controls until the volume was right.

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What is "control" in Finnish?

"control" in Finnish is hallinta, hallintalaitteet, itsehillintä. control means: To direct or influence the behavior of someone or something.

How do you use "control" in a sentence?

Example: "The pilot struggled to control the aircraft in the storm." In Finnish, "control" is hallinta, hallintalaitteet, itsehillintä.

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

Yes — Finnish has 10 translations listed for "control": hallinta, hallintalaitteet, itsehillintä, turvajärjestelmä, ohjain, hallita.

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