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enlighten in Finnish

enlighten in Finnish is valaista, valistaa — enlighten means to give someone knowledge or understanding about something they didn't previously grasp.

enlighten in Finnish

valaista
verb
(transitive) To supply with light.
valistaa
verb
(transitive, figurative) To make something clear to (someone); to give knowledge or understanding to.

What does "enlighten" mean?

  1. verb To give someone knowledge or understanding about something they didn't previously grasp.
    "The tour guide enlightened us about the building's dark history."
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enlighten in a sentence

  • The tour guide enlightened us about the building's dark history.
  • Please, enlighten me — what exactly happened at the meeting?

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What is "enlighten" in Finnish?

"enlighten" in Finnish is valaista, valistaa. enlighten means: To give someone knowledge or understanding about something they didn't previously grasp.

How do you use "enlighten" in a sentence?

Example: "The tour guide enlightened us about the building's dark history." In Finnish, "enlighten" is valaista, valistaa.

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

Yes — Finnish has 2 translations listed for "enlighten": valaista, valistaa.

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