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
An abrupt rapping sound, as from an impact of a hard object against wood.
isku
A sharp impact.
nakutus
(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
(intransitive) To rap one's knuckles against something, especially wood.
nakuttaa
(intransitive) To rap one's knuckles against something, especially wood.
koputella
(intransitive) To rap one's knuckles against something, especially wood.
tyrmätä
(transitive, colloquial, originally, US) To criticize verbally; to denigrate; to undervalue.
kolauttaa
(transitive, Britain, slang, dated) To impress forcibly or strongly; to astonish; to move to admiration or applause.
kolhaista
(transitive, Britain, slang, dated) To impress forcibly or strongly; to astonish; to move to admiration or applause.
What does "knock" mean?
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verb To strike something, especially a door, sharply with the knuckles or an object.
"Someone is knocking at the front door."
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verb To criticize someone or something.
"Critics knocked the film for its weak script."
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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.
- I knocked three times, but nobody answered the door.
- Critics knocked the film for its weak script.
- Don't knock his cooking until you have actually tried it.
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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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