elect in Finnish
elect in Finnish is uleva, astavalittu, tuleva — elect means to choose someone for a position through a vote.
elect in Finnish
uleva
Used after a title to indicate that the person has been elected to hold the title, but has not yet officially taken it.
astavalittu
Used after a title to indicate that the person has been elected to hold the title, but has not yet officially taken it.
tuleva
(postpositive) Who has been elected in a specified post, but has not yet entered office.
vastavalittu
(postpositive) Who has been elected in a specified post, but has not yet entered office.
päättää
(transitive) To choose or make a decision (to do something)
valita
(transitive) To choose or make a decision (to do something)
valita
(transitive) To choose (a candidate) in an election
What does "elect" mean?
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verb To choose someone for a position through a vote.
"The members elected a new chairperson at the meeting."
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verb To choose or decide to do something.
"He elected to stay home rather than travel in the storm."
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adjective Chosen for a role but not yet officially in it.
"The president-elect will take office in January."
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elect in a sentence
- The members elected a new chairperson at the meeting.
- She was elected mayor for the third time.
- He elected to stay home rather than travel in the storm.
- The president-elect will take office in January.
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What is "elect" in Finnish?
"elect" in Finnish is uleva, astavalittu, tuleva. elect means: To choose someone for a position through a vote.
How do you use "elect" in a sentence?
Example: "The members elected a new chairperson at the meeting." In Finnish, "elect" is uleva, astavalittu, tuleva.
Are there other ways to say "elect" in Finnish?
Yes — Finnish has 6 translations listed for "elect": uleva, astavalittu, tuleva, vastavalittu, päättää, valita.
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