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payback in Finnish

payback in Finnish is kosto, takaisinmaksu, kompensaatio — payback means revenge for something someone has done.

payback in Finnish

kosto
noun
(uncountable) An act of revenge.
takaisinmaksu
noun
(uncountable) An act of revenge.
kompensaatio
noun
(countable) A benefit, reward, a form of recompense.

What does "payback" mean?

  1. noun Revenge for something someone has done.
    "They beat us last year, so this year's win was payback."
  2. noun A financial return on an investment, or reimbursement of money spent.
    "The solar panels have a payback period of about seven years."
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payback in a sentence

  • They beat us last year, so this year's win was payback.
  • Beating his old rival in the final felt like payback.
  • The solar panels have a payback period of about seven years.

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Frequently asked questions

What is "payback" in Finnish?
"payback" in Finnish is kosto, takaisinmaksu, kompensaatio. payback means: Revenge for something someone has done.
How do you use "payback" in a sentence?
Example: "Beating his old rival in the final felt like payback." In Finnish, "payback" is kosto, takaisinmaksu, kompensaatio.
Are there other ways to say "payback" in Finnish?
Yes — Finnish has 3 translations listed for "payback": kosto, takaisinmaksu, kompensaatio.
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