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possess in Finnish

possess in Finnish is omistaa, omata, olla — possess means to have or own something.

possess in Finnish

omistaa
verb
To have (something) as, or as if as, an owner; to have, to own.
omata
verb
To have (something) as, or as if as, an owner; to have, to own.
olla
verb
To have (something) as, or as if as, an owner; to have, to own.
ottaa valtaansa
verb
Of a supernatural entity, especially one regarded as evil: to take control of (an animal or person's body or mind).
riivata
verb
Of a supernatural entity, especially one regarded as evil: to take control of (an animal or person's body or mind).

What does "possess" mean?

  1. verb To have or own something.
    "She possesses a rare talent for languages."
  2. verb Of a supernatural force, to take control of a person's body or mind.
    "In the film, a demon possesses the young girl."
  3. verb To dominate someone's thoughts or behavior strongly.
    "A strange fear seemed to possess him whenever he entered the building."
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possess in a sentence

  • She possesses a rare talent for languages.
  • He was found to possess several stolen items.
  • In the film, a demon possesses the young girl.
  • A strange fear seemed to possess him whenever he entered the building.

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What is "possess" in Finnish?

"possess" in Finnish is omistaa, omata, olla. possess means: To have or own something.

How do you use "possess" in a sentence?

Example: "She possesses a rare talent for languages." In Finnish, "possess" is omistaa, omata, olla.

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

Yes — Finnish has 5 translations listed for "possess": omistaa, omata, olla, ottaa valtaansa, riivata.

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