dig in in Finnish

dig in in Finnish is alkaa syödä, käydä kiinni, kaivautua asemiin — dig in means to start eating, especially eagerly. Often said as an invitation at the table.

dig in in Finnish

alkaa syödä

verb

(colloquial) To begin eating.

käydä kiinni

verb

(colloquial) To begin eating.

kaivautua asemiin

verb

(military, also, figurative, _, in, _, sport) To dig trenches to resist an enemy attack.

What does "dig in" mean?

phrasal verb To start eating, especially eagerly. Often said as an invitation at the table.
"Everyone's served — dig in."
phrasal verb To refuse to shift your position in an argument or negotiation. Often extended to dig in your heels.
"Both sides have dug in and talks have stalled."
phrasal verb To dig defensive positions and settle into them, or more generally to prepare to hold a position for a long time.
"The battalion dug in along the ridge before nightfall."
phrasal verb To mix something into soil by digging.
"Dig in plenty of compost before you plant the roses."

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C2 · Advanced serendipity Fortunate discoveries made entirely by accident.

Gen Z slang rizz Charm — the ability to attract a romantic interest.

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C2 · Advanced serendipity Fortunate discoveries made entirely by accident.

Gen Z slang rizz Charm — the ability to attract a romantic interest.

B2 · Intermediate empathy The capacity to share another person’s feelings.

C1 · Advanced nonchalant Casually calm and relaxed; unconcerned.

Internet slang delulu Delusional — believing something against the odds.

Etymology nostalgia Greek nostos “return home” + algos “pain”.

dig in in a sentence

Everyone's served — dig in.
They dug in before the host had even sat down.
Both sides have dug in and talks have stalled.
She dug in and would not apologise.

Similar words in Finnish

fortify hold out incorporate tuck in

Common Finnish translations

the of to AND a in I that for you IT on

Frequently asked questions

What is "dig in" in Finnish?

"dig in" in Finnish is alkaa syödä, käydä kiinni, kaivautua asemiin. dig in means: To start eating, especially eagerly. Often said as an invitation at the table.

How do you use "dig in" in a sentence?

Example: "Everyone's served — dig in." In Finnish, "dig in" is alkaa syödä, käydä kiinni, kaivautua asemiin.

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

Yes — Finnish has 3 translations listed for "dig in": alkaa syödä, käydä kiinni, kaivautua asemiin.

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