ducks and drakes in Finnish

ducks and drakes in Finnish is leipien heitto, tuhlaus.

ducks and drakes in Finnish

leipien heitto

noun

A pastime of throwing flat stones across water so as to make them bounce off the surface.

tuhlaus

noun

(idiomatic, informal) The squandering of resources, especially money; used in expressions such as "to make ducks and drakes of", "to play (at) ducks and drakes with".

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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”.

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”.

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Frequently asked questions

What is "ducks and drakes" in Finnish?

"ducks and drakes" in Finnish is leipien heitto, tuhlaus.

Are there other ways to say "ducks and drakes" in Finnish?

Yes — Finnish has 2 translations listed for "ducks and drakes": leipien heitto, tuhlaus.

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