ping in Finnish

ping in Finnish is kilahdus, kilahtaa, kaikuluodata — ping means a short, high-pitched sound, or (in computing) a small network signal used to check if a device is reachable.

ping in Finnish

kilahdus

noun

kilahtaa

verb

To make a high-pitched, short and somewhat sharp sound.

kaikuluodata

verb

(submarine navigation) To emit a signal and then listen for its echo in order to detect objects.

pingata

verb

(networking) To send a packet in order to determine whether a host is present, particularly by use of the ping utility.

näpäyttää

verb

(colloquial) To flick.

kimmota

verb

(colloquial, sports, transitive) To cause something to bounce.

kimmottaa

verb

(colloquial, sports, transitive) To cause something to bounce.

What does "ping" mean?

noun A short, high-pitched sound, or (in computing) a small network signal used to check if a device is reachable.
"The elevator gave a soft ping as it reached the floor."
verb To send a brief message to someone, often to check in or get their attention.
"Ping me when you land at the airport."

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C2 · Advanced serendipity Fortunate discoveries made entirely by accident.

Gen Z slang rizz Charm — the ability to attract a romantic interest.

B2 · Intermediate empathy The capacity to share another person’s feelings.

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Etymology nostalgia Greek nostos “return home” + algos “pain”.

C2 · Advanced serendipity Fortunate discoveries made entirely by accident.

Gen Z slang rizz Charm — the ability to attract a romantic interest.

B2 · Intermediate empathy The capacity to share another person’s feelings.

C1 · Advanced nonchalant Casually calm and relaxed; unconcerned.

Internet slang delulu Delusional — believing something against the odds.

Etymology nostalgia Greek nostos “return home” + algos “pain”.

ping in a sentence

The elevator gave a soft ping as it reached the floor.
I sent a ping to the server to check if it was online.
Ping me when you land at the airport.
She pinged her coworker on the chat app for a quick answer.

Similar words in Finnish

blip ding knock message notify pink

Common Finnish translations

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Frequently asked questions

What is "ping" in Finnish?

"ping" in Finnish is kilahdus, kilahtaa, kaikuluodata. ping means: A short, high-pitched sound, or (in computing) a small network signal used to check if a device is reachable.

How do you use "ping" in a sentence?

Example: "The elevator gave a soft ping as it reached the floor." In Finnish, "ping" is kilahdus, kilahtaa, kaikuluodata.

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

Yes — Finnish has 7 translations listed for "ping": kilahdus, kilahtaa, kaikuluodata, pingata, näpäyttää, kimmota.

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