extinguish in Finnish
extinguish in Finnish is himmentää, sammuttaa, tuhota — extinguish means to put out a fire or light.
extinguish in Finnish
himmentää
(figurative) To eclipse or obscure (someone or something).
sammuttaa
tuhota
(figurative) To put an end to (something) completely; to annihilate, to destroy.
What does "extinguish" mean?
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verb To put out a fire or light.
"Firefighters worked all night to extinguish the blaze."
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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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