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entangle in Finnish

entangle in Finnish is kietoa, sotkea — entangle means to twist or wind things together so tightly that they become hard to separate.

entangle in Finnish

kietoa
verb
(transitive) To involve in such complications as to render extrication difficult.
sotkea
verb
(transitive) To involve in such complications as to render extrication difficult.
kietoa
verb
(transitive) To involve in difficulties or embarrassments; to embarrass, puzzle, or distract by adverse or perplexing circumstances, interests, demands, etc.; to hamper; to bewilder.

What does "entangle" mean?

  1. verb To twist or wind things together so tightly that they become hard to separate.
    "The dolphins became entangled in a fishing net."
  2. verb To draw someone into a difficult situation that is hard to escape from.
  3. verb To confuse or trouble someone with awkward demands or problems.
    "The story entangles the facts with value judgments."
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entangle in a sentence

  • The dolphins became entangled in a fishing net.
  • The story entangles the facts with value judgments.

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What is "entangle" in Finnish?
"entangle" in Finnish is kietoa, sotkea. entangle means: To twist or wind things together so tightly that they become hard to separate.
Are there other ways to say "entangle" in Finnish?
Yes — Finnish has 2 translations listed for "entangle": kietoa, sotkea.
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