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edge in Finnish

edge in Finnish is reuna, laita, särmä — edge means the outer boundary or line where something ends.

edge in Finnish

reuna
noun
(geometry) A one-dimensional face of a polytope. In particular, the joining line between two vertices of a polygon; the place where two faces of a polyhedron meet.
laita
noun
(geometry) A one-dimensional face of a polytope. In particular, the joining line between two vertices of a polygon; the place where two faces of a polyhedron meet.
särmä
noun
(geometry) A one-dimensional face of a polytope. In particular, the joining line between two vertices of a polygon; the place where two faces of a polyhedron meet.
kaari
noun
(geometry) A one-dimensional face of a polytope. In particular, the joining line between two vertices of a polygon; the place where two faces of a polyhedron meet.
etu
noun
An advantage.
etulyöntiasema
noun
An advantage.
terä
noun
(also, figuratively) The thin cutting side of the blade of an instrument, such as an ax, knife, sword, or scythe; that which cuts as an edge does, or wounds deeply, etc.
laita
noun
A sharp terminating border; a margin; a brink; an extreme verge.
reuna
noun
A sharp terminating border; a margin; a brink; an extreme verge.
ääri
noun
A sharp terminating border; a margin; a brink; an extreme verge.
terävyys
noun
Sharpness; readiness or fitness to cut; keenness; intenseness of desire.
alku
noun
The border or part adjacent to the line of division; the beginning or early part (of a period of time)
reunus
noun
The border or part adjacent to the line of division; the beginning or early part (of a period of time)
hivuttaa
verb
(figurative) To make sharp or keen; to incite; to exasperate; to goad; to urge or egg on.

What does "edge" mean?

  1. noun The outer boundary or line where something ends.
    "Please don't leave your phone on the edge of the sofa."
  2. noun The sharp cutting side of a blade.
    "Be careful, the edge of that chisel is extremely sharp."
  3. noun A slight advantage over rivals or competitors.
    "Having a local office gives us an edge over our competitors."
  4. verb To move slowly and carefully, often in small steps.
    "The children edged along the narrow ledge, holding on to the wall."
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edge in a sentence

  • Please don't leave your phone on the edge of the sofa.
  • She stood at the edge of the cliff, looking out over the valley.
  • Be careful, the edge of that chisel is extremely sharp.
  • He ran a stone along the edge to sharpen the axe.

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What is "edge" in Finnish?
"edge" in Finnish is reuna, laita, särmä. edge means: The outer boundary or line where something ends.
How do you use "edge" in a sentence?
Example: "Please don't leave your phone on the edge of the sofa." In Finnish, "edge" is reuna, laita, särmä.
Are there other ways to say "edge" in Finnish?
Yes — Finnish has 12 translations listed for "edge": reuna, laita, särmä, kaari, etu, etulyöntiasema.
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