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extinguish in Finnish

extinguish in Finnish is himmentää, sammuttaa, tuhota — extinguish means to put out a fire or light.

extinguish in Finnish

himmentää
verb
(figurative) To eclipse or obscure (someone or something).
sammuttaa
verb
tuhota
verb
(figurative) To put an end to (something) completely; to annihilate, to destroy.

What does "extinguish" mean?

  1. verb To put out a fire or light.
    "Firefighters worked all night to extinguish the blaze."
  2. verb To put a complete end to something, such as hope or a feeling.
    "The setback nearly extinguished her hopes of winning."

extinguish in a sentence

  • Firefighters worked all night to extinguish the blaze.
  • The setback nearly extinguished her hopes of winning.

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Frequently asked questions

What is "extinguish" in Finnish?

"extinguish" in Finnish is himmentää, sammuttaa, tuhota. extinguish means: To put out a fire or light.

How do you use "extinguish" in a sentence?

Example: "Firefighters worked all night to extinguish the blaze." In Finnish, "extinguish" is himmentää, sammuttaa, tuhota.

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

Yes — Finnish has 3 translations listed for "extinguish": himmentää, sammuttaa, tuhota.

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