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kickback in Finnish

kickback in Finnish is lahjus, potku taakse, rekyyli — kickback means a secret, illegal payment made in return for helping arrange a deal or contract — a type of bribe.

kickback in Finnish

lahjus
noun
potku taakse
noun
(countable) A backward kick; a retrograde movement of an extremity.
rekyyli
noun
(uncountable, firearms, machinery) Recoil; a sudden backward motion, usually in the direction of the operator.
takaisku
noun
(countable, machinery) An accident where an object being cut by a rotating blade or disk, such as a circular saw, is caught by the blade and thrown outward.
takapotku
noun
(countable, machinery) An accident where an object being cut by a rotating blade or disk, such as a circular saw, is caught by the blade and thrown outward.
takaisku
noun

What does "kickback" mean?

  1. noun A secret, illegal payment made in return for helping arrange a deal or contract — a type of bribe.
    "The contractor paid a kickback to the official who approved the deal."
  2. noun A sudden, forceful backward jerk of a tool or machine, such as a saw blade catching and snapping back toward the operator.
    "The chainsaw kickback nearly hit him in the face."
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kickback in a sentence

  • The contractor paid a kickback to the official who approved the deal.
  • Investigators found evidence of kickbacks between the supplier and the purchasing manager.
  • The chainsaw kickback nearly hit him in the face.
  • Always hold the tool firmly to control any kickback.

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Frequently asked questions

What is "kickback" in Finnish?

"kickback" in Finnish is lahjus, potku taakse, rekyyli. kickback means: A secret, illegal payment made in return for helping arrange a deal or contract — a type of bribe.

How do you use "kickback" in a sentence?

Example: "The contractor paid a kickback to the official who approved the deal." In Finnish, "kickback" is lahjus, potku taakse, rekyyli.

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

Yes — Finnish has 5 translations listed for "kickback": lahjus, potku taakse, rekyyli, takaisku, takapotku.

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