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cutting in Finnish

cutting in Finnish is leikkaaminen, leikkaus, leike — cutting means a piece cut from a plant — a stem, leaf, or root — used to grow a new plant.

cutting in Finnish

leikkaaminen
noun
(countable, uncountable) The action of the verb to cut.
leikkaus
noun
(countable, uncountable) The action of the verb to cut.
leike
noun
pistokas
noun
(countable, horticulture) A leaf, stem, branch, or root removed from a plant and cultivated to grow a new plant.
katkelma
noun
(countable) An abridged selection of written work, often intended for performance.
leikkaus
noun
(countable, UK) An open passage at a level lower than the surrounding terrain, dug for a canal, railway, or road to go through.
leikkaaminen
noun

What does "cutting" mean?

  1. noun A piece cut from a plant — a stem, leaf, or root — used to grow a new plant.
    "She took a cutting from the rose bush to grow in a pot."
  2. noun A clipping cut from a newspaper or other printed text.
    "He kept a cutting from the newspaper announcing his graduation."
  3. noun A channel dug through higher ground at a lower level than the surrounding land, for a road, railway, or canal to pass through.
    "The train slowed as it passed through a deep cutting in the hillside."
  4. adj Sharp or piercing, especially of remarks or criticism.
    "Her cutting remark left him speechless."

cutting in a sentence

  • She took a cutting from the rose bush to grow in a pot.
  • He kept a cutting from the newspaper announcing his graduation.
  • The train slowed as it passed through a deep cutting in the hillside.
  • Her cutting remark left him speechless.

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Frequently asked questions

What is "cutting" in Finnish?

"cutting" in Finnish is leikkaaminen, leikkaus, leike. cutting means: A piece cut from a plant — a stem, leaf, or root — used to grow a new plant.

How do you use "cutting" in a sentence?

Example: "She took a cutting from the rose bush to grow in a pot." In Finnish, "cutting" is leikkaaminen, leikkaus, leike.

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

Yes — Finnish has 5 translations listed for "cutting": leikkaaminen, leikkaus, leike, pistokas, katkelma.

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