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muscle in Finnish

muscle in Finnish is lihas, lihaskudos, muskeli — muscle means body tissue that contracts to produce movement.

muscle in Finnish

lihas
noun
lihaskudos
noun
lihas
noun
(usually, in the plural) A well-developed physique, in which the muscles are enlarged from exercise.
muskeli
noun
(uncountable, figurative) Strength, force.
voima
noun
(uncountable, figurative) Strength, force.

What does "muscle" mean?

  1. noun Body tissue that contracts to produce movement.
    "Running builds muscle in your legs."
  2. noun Physical strength or power, including figuratively.
    "The new law gives regulators more muscle to fine polluters."
  3. noun Hired bodyguards or enforcers (informal).
    "The nightclub owner kept a couple of guys around as muscle."
  4. verb To force one's way through something using strength or pressure.
    "He muscled his way to the front of the queue."

muscle in a sentence

  • Running builds muscle in your legs.
  • She pulled a muscle in her back while lifting boxes.
  • The new law gives regulators more muscle to fine polluters.
  • The nightclub owner kept a couple of guys around as muscle.

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Frequently asked questions

What is "muscle" in Finnish?

"muscle" in Finnish is lihas, lihaskudos, muskeli. muscle means: Body tissue that contracts to produce movement.

How do you use "muscle" in a sentence?

Example: "Running builds muscle in your legs." In Finnish, "muscle" is lihas, lihaskudos, muskeli.

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

Yes — Finnish has 4 translations listed for "muscle": lihas, lihaskudos, muskeli, voima.

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