lurk in Finnish
lurk in Finnish is vaania, väijyä, piileksiä — lurk means to stay hidden or out of sight, often with the intention to ambush or wait.
lurk in Finnish
vaania
To remain concealed in order to ambush.
väijyä
To remain concealed in order to ambush.
piileksiä
To remain unobserved.
hiippailla
To hang out or wait around a location, preferably without drawing attention to oneself.
piileksiä
To hang out or wait around a location, preferably without drawing attention to oneself.
piilotella
To hang out or wait around a location, preferably without drawing attention to oneself.
lurkata
(Internet slang) To read an Internet forum without posting comments or making one's presence apparent.
What does "lurk" mean?
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verb To stay hidden or out of sight, often with the intention to ambush or wait.
"A cat lurked behind the bushes, watching the birds."
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verb To exist unnoticed as a threat or possibility.
"Danger lurks around every corner of the old mine."
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verb To read posts on an online forum or group without ever posting yourself.
"He'd been lurking on the forum for years before finally creating an account."
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lurk in a sentence
- A cat lurked behind the bushes, watching the birds.
- Danger lurks around every corner of the old mine.
- He'd been lurking on the forum for years before finally creating an account.
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Frequently asked questions
What is "lurk" in Finnish?
"lurk" in Finnish is vaania, väijyä, piileksiä. lurk means: To stay hidden or out of sight, often with the intention to ambush or wait.
How do you use "lurk" in a sentence?
Example: "A cat lurked behind the bushes, watching the birds." In Finnish, "lurk" is vaania, väijyä, piileksiä.
Are there other ways to say "lurk" in Finnish?
Yes — Finnish has 6 translations listed for "lurk": vaania, väijyä, piileksiä, hiippailla, piilotella, lurkata.
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