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goad in Finnish

goad in Finnish is tutkain, kannustaa, yllyttää — goad means a long pointed stick used to prod animals into moving.

goad in Finnish

tutkain
noun
A long, pointed stick used to prod animals.
kannustaa
verb
To encourage or stimulate.
yllyttää
verb
To incite or provoke.

What does "goad" mean?

  1. noun A long pointed stick used to prod animals into moving.
    "The farmer used a goad to drive the cattle into the pen."
  2. verb To provoke or push someone into doing something, often by teasing or taunting.
    "His friends goaded him into trying the spiciest dish on the menu."
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goad in a sentence

  • The farmer used a goad to drive the cattle into the pen.
  • His friends goaded him into trying the spiciest dish on the menu.
  • She refused to be goaded into an argument.

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What is "goad" in Finnish?

"goad" in Finnish is tutkain, kannustaa, yllyttää. goad means: A long pointed stick used to prod animals into moving.

How do you use "goad" in a sentence?

Example: "The farmer used a goad to drive the cattle into the pen." In Finnish, "goad" is tutkain, kannustaa, yllyttää.

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

Yes — Finnish has 3 translations listed for "goad": tutkain, kannustaa, yllyttää.

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