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firing in Finnish

firing in Finnish is polttaminen, poltto, ampuminen — firing means the act of shooting a weapon.

firing in Finnish

polttaminen
noun
(ceramics) The process of applying heat or fire, especially to clay, etc., to produce pottery.
poltto
noun
(ceramics) The process of applying heat or fire, especially to clay, etc., to produce pottery.
ampuminen
noun
The discharge of a gun or other weapon.
laukaisu
noun
The discharge of a gun or other weapon.
erottaminen
noun
The dismissal of someone from a job due to poor work performance.
irtisanominen
noun
The dismissal of someone from a job due to poor work performance.

What does "firing" mean?

  1. noun The act of shooting a weapon.
    "The cadets practised firing on the shooting range under close supervision."
  2. noun The process of heating clay or similar material in a kiln to harden it.
    "After the first firing, the pottery turns a pale, chalky colour."
  3. noun The act of dismissing someone from a job.
    "Her firing came as a surprise after ten years with the company."
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firing in a sentence

  • The cadets practised firing on the shooting range under close supervision.
  • Firing at the targets stopped as soon as the whistle blew.
  • After the first firing, the pottery turns a pale, chalky colour.
  • Our teacher explained that a second firing makes the glaze shiny and smooth.

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What is "firing" in Finnish?
"firing" in Finnish is polttaminen, poltto, ampuminen. firing means: The act of shooting a weapon.
How do you use "firing" in a sentence?
Example: "The cadets practised firing on the shooting range under close supervision." In Finnish, "firing" is polttaminen, poltto, ampuminen.
Are there other ways to say "firing" in Finnish?
Yes — Finnish has 6 translations listed for "firing": polttaminen, poltto, ampuminen, laukaisu, erottaminen, irtisanominen.
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