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glimpse in Finnish

glimpse in Finnish is pilkahdus, vilahdus, välähdys — glimpse means a brief, incomplete view of something.

glimpse in Finnish

pilkahdus
noun
Chiefly followed by of: a brief and incomplete look.
vilahdus
noun
Chiefly followed by of: a brief and incomplete look.
välähdys
noun
(archaic) A brief, sudden flash of light; a glimmer.
silmäillä
verb
To see or view (someone, or something tangible) briefly and incompletely.
vilkaista
verb
To see or view (someone, or something tangible) briefly and incompletely.
siintää
verb
(archaic, or, poetic) To appear or start to appear, especially faintly or unclearly; to dawn.
vilauttaa
verb
(rare) Sometimes followed by out: to provide a brief and incomplete look.

What does "glimpse" mean?

  1. noun A brief, incomplete view of something.
    "She caught a glimpse of the singer as the car sped past."
  2. verb To see something briefly and incompletely.
    "He glimpsed a figure moving in the darkness."

glimpse in a sentence

  • She caught a glimpse of the singer as the car sped past.
  • The documentary offers a glimpse into life inside the palace.
  • He glimpsed a figure moving in the darkness.

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Frequently asked questions

What is "glimpse" in Finnish?

"glimpse" in Finnish is pilkahdus, vilahdus, välähdys. glimpse means: A brief, incomplete view of something.

How do you use "glimpse" in a sentence?

Example: "She caught a glimpse of the singer as the car sped past." In Finnish, "glimpse" is pilkahdus, vilahdus, välähdys.

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

Yes — Finnish has 7 translations listed for "glimpse": pilkahdus, vilahdus, välähdys, silmäillä, vilkaista, siintää.

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