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foray in Finnish

foray in Finnish is hyökkäys, ryöstöretki, kokeilu — foray means a short venture or attempt into an activity or area outside one's usual expertise.

foray in Finnish

hyökkäys
noun
A sudden or irregular incursion in border warfare; hence, any irregular incursion for war or spoils; a raid.
ryöstöretki
noun
A sudden or irregular incursion in border warfare; hence, any irregular incursion for war or spoils; a raid.
kokeilu
noun
A brief excursion or attempt, especially outside one's accustomed sphere.
yritys
noun
A brief excursion or attempt, especially outside one's accustomed sphere.
hävittää
verb
To participate in a foray.
ryöstää
verb
To participate in a foray.

What does "foray" mean?

  1. noun A short venture or attempt into an activity or area outside one's usual expertise.
    "The actor's foray into music surprised many fans."
  2. verb To make a brief attempt at something unfamiliar.
    "The company forayed into the electric car market last year."

foray in a sentence

  • The actor's foray into music surprised many fans.
  • Her foray into politics lasted only one term.
  • The company forayed into the electric car market last year.

Similar words in Finnish

Common Finnish translations

Frequently asked questions

What is "foray" in Finnish?

"foray" in Finnish is hyökkäys, ryöstöretki, kokeilu. foray means: A short venture or attempt into an activity or area outside one's usual expertise.

How do you use "foray" in a sentence?

Example: "The actor's foray into music surprised many fans." In Finnish, "foray" is hyökkäys, ryöstöretki, kokeilu.

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

Yes — Finnish has 6 translations listed for "foray": hyökkäys, ryöstöretki, kokeilu, yritys, hävittää, ryöstää.

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