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icebreaker in Finnish

icebreaker in Finnish is jäänmurtaja, kevennys — icebreaker means a ship built with a reinforced hull to smash through frozen sea ice, clearing a path for other vessels.

icebreaker in Finnish

jäänmurtaja
noun
(watercraft) A ship designed to break through ice so that it, or other ships coming behind, can navigate on frozen seas.
kevennys
noun
(figurative) A game, activity, humorous anecdote, etc., designed to ease tension and encourage interaction among individuals in a situation where they do not know each other well.

What does "icebreaker" mean?

  1. noun A ship built with a reinforced hull to smash through frozen sea ice, clearing a path for other vessels.
    "The icebreaker cut a channel through the frozen harbor."
  2. noun An activity, question, or joke used to relax people and get conversation going when they don't know each other well.
    "The workshop opened with a quick icebreaker to get everyone talking."
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icebreaker in a sentence

  • The icebreaker cut a channel through the frozen harbor.
  • The workshop opened with a quick icebreaker to get everyone talking.
  • She used a silly icebreaker question to loosen up the room.

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Frequently asked questions

What is "icebreaker" in Finnish?

"icebreaker" in Finnish is jäänmurtaja, kevennys. icebreaker means: A ship built with a reinforced hull to smash through frozen sea ice, clearing a path for other vessels.

How do you use "icebreaker" in a sentence?

Example: "The icebreaker cut a channel through the frozen harbor." In Finnish, "icebreaker" is jäänmurtaja, kevennys.

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

Yes — Finnish has 2 translations listed for "icebreaker": jäänmurtaja, kevennys.

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