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misstep in Finnish

misstep in Finnish is harha-askel, astua harhaan, erehtyä — misstep means a mistake or poor decision, especially one that damages someone's reputation or plans.

misstep in Finnish

harha-askel
noun
astua harhaan
verb
(intransitive) To step badly or incorrectly.
erehtyä
verb
(intransitive) To make an error or mistake.
hairahtua
verb
(intransitive) To make an error or mistake.

What does "misstep" mean?

  1. noun A mistake or poor decision, especially one that damages someone's reputation or plans.
    "The company's pricing change was a costly misstep."
  2. noun A wrong or clumsy physical step.
    "He recovered quickly after a misstep on the icy path."
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misstep in a sentence

  • The company's pricing change was a costly misstep.
  • One misstep in the negotiation nearly cost them the deal.
  • He recovered quickly after a misstep on the icy path.

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What is "misstep" in Finnish?

"misstep" in Finnish is harha-askel, astua harhaan, erehtyä. misstep means: A mistake or poor decision, especially one that damages someone's reputation or plans.

How do you use "misstep" in a sentence?

Example: "The company's pricing change was a costly misstep." In Finnish, "misstep" is harha-askel, astua harhaan, erehtyä.

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

Yes — Finnish has 4 translations listed for "misstep": harha-askel, astua harhaan, erehtyä, hairahtua.

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