duel in Finnish

duel in Finnish is kaksintaistelu, kaksinkamppailu, kaksintaistella — duel means a prearranged fight between two people, historically to settle a matter of honor.

duel in Finnish

kaksintaistelu

noun

Arranged, regular combat between two private persons, often over a matter of honor.

kaksinkamppailu

noun

(by extension) Any battle or struggle between two contending persons, forces, groups, or ideas.

kaksintaistella

verb

To engage in a battle.

What does "duel" mean?

noun A prearranged fight between two people, historically to settle a matter of honor.
"The two officers agreed to settle their dispute with a duel at dawn."
noun Any intense contest or struggle between two competing sides.
"The chess match turned into a duel of nerves in the final round."
verb To fight a duel, or to compete fiercely with someone.
"The two swordsmen dueled until one was disarmed."

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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”.

duel in a sentence

The two officers agreed to settle their dispute with a duel at dawn.
The chess match turned into a duel of nerves in the final round.
It became a duel between the two candidates for every undecided voter.
The two swordsmen dueled until one was disarmed.

Similar words in Finnish

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Common Finnish translations

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Frequently asked questions

What is "duel" in Finnish?

"duel" in Finnish is kaksintaistelu, kaksinkamppailu, kaksintaistella. duel means: A prearranged fight between two people, historically to settle a matter of honor.

How do you use "duel" in a sentence?

Example: "The two officers agreed to settle their dispute with a duel at dawn." In Finnish, "duel" is kaksintaistelu, kaksinkamppailu, kaksintaistella.

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

Yes — Finnish has 3 translations listed for "duel": kaksintaistelu, kaksinkamppailu, kaksintaistella.

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