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pat in Finnish

pat in Finnish is oikein, sattuvasti, sopivasti — pat means to tap gently with the flat of the hand.

pat in Finnish

oikein
adv
Opportunely, in a timely or suitable way.
sattuvasti
adv
Opportunely, in a timely or suitable way.
sopivasti
adv
Opportunely, in a timely or suitable way.
taputus
noun
nokare
noun
A flattish lump of soft matter, especially butter or dung.
taputtaa
verb
To (gently) tap the flat of one's hand on a person or thing.
taputella
verb
To hit lightly and repeatedly with the flat of the hand to make smooth or flat
taputtaa
verb
To hit lightly and repeatedly with the flat of the hand to make smooth or flat
lopottaa
verb
To gently rain.

What does "pat" mean?

  1. verb To tap gently with the flat of the hand.
    "He patted his pockets to check that he still had his keys."
  2. noun A gentle tap or light slap with the hand.
    "The teacher gave the nervous boy a quick pat on the arm."
  3. noun A small, flattened lump of a soft substance, especially butter.
    "A pat of butter melted slowly on top of the warm toast."
  4. adj Exactly right or fitting for the occasion; sometimes suggesting an answer is too neat or rehearsed.
    "The film ended with a pat happy ending that felt a little unrealistic."
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pat in a sentence

  • He patted his pockets to check that he still had his keys.
  • She patted the dog on the head.
  • The teacher gave the nervous boy a quick pat on the arm.
  • Give the horse a pat before you leave the stable.

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What is "pat" in Finnish?
"pat" in Finnish is oikein, sattuvasti, sopivasti. pat means: To tap gently with the flat of the hand.
How do you use "pat" in a sentence?
Example: "He patted his pockets to check that he still had his keys." In Finnish, "pat" is oikein, sattuvasti, sopivasti.
Are there other ways to say "pat" in Finnish?
Yes — Finnish has 8 translations listed for "pat": oikein, sattuvasti, sopivasti, taputus, nokare, taputtaa.
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