English dictionary, thesaurus, translations & etymology
FreeDict.com

focus in Finnish

focus in Finnish is tarkennus, keskittyminen, polttopiste — focus means the main center of attention, activity, or interest.

focus in Finnish

tarkennus
noun
keskittyminen
noun
(uncountable) Concentration of attention.
polttopiste
noun
(linguistics) The most important word or phrase in a sentence or passage, or the one that imparts information.
fokus
noun
(linguistics) The most important word or phrase in a sentence or passage, or the one that imparts information.
leikkauspiste
noun
(linguistics) The most important word or phrase in a sentence or passage, or the one that imparts information.
polttopiste
noun
An object used in casting a magic spell.
fokus
noun
An object used in casting a magic spell.
kohdistaa
verb
tarkentaa
verb
(transitive, optics) To adjust (a lens, an optical instrument) in order to position an image with respect to the focal plane.
keskittyä
verb
(intransitive, followed by on or upon) To concentrate one's attention on something; to have as one's central point of interest, concern, etc.
keskittää huomionsa
verb
(intransitive, followed by on or upon) To concentrate one's attention on something; to have as one's central point of interest, concern, etc.
kiinnittää huomionsa
verb
(intransitive, followed by on or upon) To concentrate one's attention on something; to have as one's central point of interest, concern, etc.

What does "focus" mean?

  1. noun The main center of attention, activity, or interest.
    "The main focus of this week's lesson is writing clear sentences."
  2. noun The point at which light rays or an image converge to appear sharp, especially in photography or optics.
    "The photo was slightly out of focus."
  3. verb To direct one's attention or effort toward something specific.
    "I find it hard to focus when the television is on."
  4. verb To adjust a lens or the eye so that an image appears sharp.
    "She waited for the camera to focus before pressing the button."
Vocabulary Flow
Learn more English words in Finnish.
Vocabulary Flow serves English words with the Finnish meaning, one at a time — pronunciation and an example each time. Scroll it either direction.
Learn English in Finnish

focus in a sentence

  • The main focus of this week's lesson is writing clear sentences.
  • The focus of the meeting was next year's budget.
  • The photo was slightly out of focus.
  • Turn the ring slowly until the focus on the flower looks crisp.

Similar words in Finnish

Common Finnish translations

Frequently asked questions

What is "focus" in Finnish?
"focus" in Finnish is tarkennus, keskittyminen, polttopiste. focus means: The main center of attention, activity, or interest.
How do you use "focus" in a sentence?
Example: "The main focus of this week's lesson is writing clear sentences." In Finnish, "focus" is tarkennus, keskittyminen, polttopiste.
Are there other ways to say "focus" in Finnish?
Yes — Finnish has 10 translations listed for "focus": tarkennus, keskittyminen, polttopiste, fokus, leikkauspiste, kohdistaa.
Study it as flashcards or scroll it in Vocabulary Flow — saved to your collection.
Translations from WikDict, CC BY-SA · example sentences from Tatoeba, CC BY 2.0 FR.