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flicker in Finnish

flicker in Finnish is lepatus, kultatikka, häivähdys — flicker means to shine or burn unsteadily, with light that wavers.

flicker in Finnish

lepatus
noun
An unsteady flash of light.
kultatikka
noun
(US) Any of certain small woodpeckers, especially of the genus Colaptes.
häivähdys
noun
(figurative) A short moment.
väläys
noun
(figurative) A short moment.
lepattaa
verb
(intransitive) To burn or shine unsteadily, or with a wavering light.
välkkyä
verb
(intransitive) To keep going on and off; to appear and disappear for short moments; to flutter.
väristä
verb
(intransitive) To keep going on and off; to appear and disappear for short moments; to flutter.

What does "flicker" mean?

  1. verb To shine or burn unsteadily, with light that wavers.
    "The candle flickered in the draft."
  2. verb To appear and disappear briefly; to flutter.
    "A smile flickered across her face."
  3. noun An unsteady, wavering flash of light.
    "They saw the flicker of a campfire in the distance."
  4. noun A type of small woodpecker.
    "A flicker tapped away at the old oak tree."
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flicker in a sentence

  • The candle flickered in the draft.
  • A smile flickered across her face.
  • They saw the flicker of a campfire in the distance.
  • A flicker tapped away at the old oak tree.

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What is "flicker" in Finnish?

"flicker" in Finnish is lepatus, kultatikka, häivähdys. flicker means: To shine or burn unsteadily, with light that wavers.

How do you use "flicker" in a sentence?

Example: "The candle flickered in the draft." In Finnish, "flicker" is lepatus, kultatikka, häivähdys.

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

Yes — Finnish has 7 translations listed for "flicker": lepatus, kultatikka, häivähdys, väläys, lepattaa, välkkyä.

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