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knock in Finnish

knock in Finnish is koputus, isku, nakutus — knock means to strike something, especially a door, sharply with the knuckles or an object.

knock in Finnish

koputus
noun
An abrupt rapping sound, as from an impact of a hard object against wood.
isku
noun
A sharp impact.
nakutus
noun
(automotive, uncountable) Preignition, a type of abnormal combustion occurring in spark ignition engines caused by self-ignition; also, the characteristic knocking sound associated with it.
koputtaa
verb
(intransitive) To rap one's knuckles against something, especially wood.
nakuttaa
verb
(intransitive) To rap one's knuckles against something, especially wood.
koputella
verb
(intransitive) To rap one's knuckles against something, especially wood.
tyrmätä
verb
(transitive, colloquial, originally, US) To criticize verbally; to denigrate; to undervalue.
kolauttaa
verb
(transitive, Britain, slang, dated) To impress forcibly or strongly; to astonish; to move to admiration or applause.
kolhaista
verb
(transitive, Britain, slang, dated) To impress forcibly or strongly; to astonish; to move to admiration or applause.

What does "knock" mean?

  1. verb To strike something, especially a door, sharply with the knuckles or an object.
    "Someone is knocking at the front door."
  2. verb To criticize someone or something.
    "Critics knocked the film for its weak script."
  3. noun A sharp rapping sound, or a blow or setback.
    "She heard a knock at the door and went to answer it."
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knock in a sentence

  • Someone is knocking at the front door.
  • Critics knocked the film for its weak script.
  • She heard a knock at the door and went to answer it.
  • Losing the contract was a real knock to the company's confidence.

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What is "knock" in Finnish?

"knock" in Finnish is koputus, isku, nakutus. knock means: To strike something, especially a door, sharply with the knuckles or an object.

How do you use "knock" in a sentence?

Example: "Someone is knocking at the front door." In Finnish, "knock" is koputus, isku, nakutus.

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

Yes — Finnish has 9 translations listed for "knock": koputus, isku, nakutus, koputtaa, nakuttaa, koputella.

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