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nudge in Finnish

nudge in Finnish is työntö, tönäisy, tuuppaaminen — nudge means to push someone or something gently, often to get their attention.

nudge in Finnish

työntö
noun
A gentle push.
tönäisy
noun
A gentle push.
tuuppaaminen
noun
(behavioral, _, economics) The use of positive reinforcement and indirect suggestions as ways to influence.
tönäistä
verb
(transitive) To push against gently, especially in order to gain attention or give a signal.
lähestyä
verb
(transitive) To near or come close to something.

What does "nudge" mean?

  1. verb To push someone or something gently, often to get their attention.
    "She nudged him under the table to stop him mentioning the surprise."
  2. noun A gentle push or prompt.
    "All he needed was a nudge in the right direction."
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nudge in a sentence

  • She nudged him under the table to stop him mentioning the surprise.
  • He nudged the door open with his shoulder.
  • All he needed was a nudge in the right direction.

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What is "nudge" in Finnish?

"nudge" in Finnish is työntö, tönäisy, tuuppaaminen. nudge means: To push someone or something gently, often to get their attention.

How do you use "nudge" in a sentence?

Example: "She nudged him under the table to stop him mentioning the surprise." In Finnish, "nudge" is työntö, tönäisy, tuuppaaminen.

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

Yes — Finnish has 5 translations listed for "nudge": työntö, tönäisy, tuuppaaminen, tönäistä, lähestyä.

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