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pawn in Finnish

pawn in Finnish is sotilas, moukka, panttaus — pawn means to leave an item with a pawnbroker as security in exchange for money.

pawn in Finnish

sotilas
noun
(chess) The most numerous chess piece, or a similar piece in a similar game. In chess, each side starts with eight; moves are only forward, and attacks are only diagonally or en passant.
moukka
noun
(chess) The most numerous chess piece, or a similar piece in a similar game. In chess, each side starts with eight; moves are only forward, and attacks are only diagonally or en passant.
panttaus
noun
An instance of pawning something.
pelinappula
noun
(idiomatic) A person being manipulated by another, being used to some end.
pantti
noun
(rare) A pawnshop; pawnbroker.
panttilainaamo
noun
(rare) A pawnshop; pawnbroker.
pantata
verb
(transitive) To give as security on a loan of money; especially, to deposit (something) at a pawn shop.

What does "pawn" mean?

  1. verb To leave an item with a pawnbroker as security in exchange for money.
    "He pawned his watch to cover the rent."
  2. noun The least valuable chess piece, which moves forward and captures diagonally.
    "She sacrificed a pawn to open up an attack on the king."
  3. noun A person being used or manipulated by someone more powerful, for their own ends.
    "The intern felt like a pawn in the executives' office politics."

pawn in a sentence

  • He pawned his watch to cover the rent.
  • She sacrificed a pawn to open up an attack on the king.
  • The intern felt like a pawn in the executives' office politics.

Similar words in Finnish

Common Finnish translations

Frequently asked questions

What is "pawn" in Finnish?

"pawn" in Finnish is sotilas, moukka, panttaus. pawn means: To leave an item with a pawnbroker as security in exchange for money.

How do you use "pawn" in a sentence?

Example: "He pawned his watch to cover the rent." In Finnish, "pawn" is sotilas, moukka, panttaus.

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

Yes — Finnish has 7 translations listed for "pawn": sotilas, moukka, panttaus, pelinappula, pantti, panttilainaamo.

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