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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.
    "She patted the dog on the head."
  2. noun A gentle tap or light slap with the hand.
    "She gave him a reassuring pat on the shoulder."
  3. noun A small, flattened lump of a soft substance, especially butter.
    "Add a pat of butter to the hot pan."
  4. adj Exactly right or fitting for the occasion; sometimes suggesting an answer is too neat or rehearsed.
    "His explanation seemed a bit too pat to be entirely honest."

pat in a sentence

  • She patted the dog on the head.
  • He patted his friend on the back for a job well done.
  • She gave him a reassuring pat on the shoulder.
  • Add a pat of butter to the hot pan.

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Frequently asked questions

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: "She patted the dog on the head." 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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