knead in Finnish
knead in Finnish is vaivata, leipoa, sotkea — knead means to press, fold, and work a soft mixture (especially dough) with the hands until it becomes smooth and even.
knead in Finnish
vaivata
(transitive) To work and press into a mass, usually with the hands; especially, to work, as by repeated pressure with the knuckles, into a well mixed mass, the materials of bread, cake, etc.
leipoa
(transitive) To work and press into a mass, usually with the hands; especially, to work, as by repeated pressure with the knuckles, into a well mixed mass, the materials of bread, cake, etc.
sotkea
(transitive) To work and press into a mass, usually with the hands; especially, to work, as by repeated pressure with the knuckles, into a well mixed mass, the materials of bread, cake, etc.
What does "knead" mean?
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verb To press, fold, and work a soft mixture (especially dough) with the hands until it becomes smooth and even.
"She kneaded the dough for ten minutes until it turned smooth and elastic."
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verb Of a cat: to push its paws rhythmically against a soft surface, an instinctive behaviour left over from kittenhood.
"The cat curled up on the blanket, kneading it contentedly before falling asleep."
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knead in a sentence
- She kneaded the dough for ten minutes until it turned smooth and elastic.
- He kneaded the sore muscles in her back.
- The cat curled up on the blanket, kneading it contentedly before falling asleep.
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What is "knead" in Finnish?
"knead" in Finnish is vaivata, leipoa, sotkea. knead means: To press, fold, and work a soft mixture (especially dough) with the hands until it becomes smooth and even.
How do you use "knead" in a sentence?
Example: "She kneaded the dough for ten minutes until it turned smooth and elastic." In Finnish, "knead" is vaivata, leipoa, sotkea.
Are there other ways to say "knead" in Finnish?
Yes — Finnish has 3 translations listed for "knead": vaivata, leipoa, sotkea.
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