pound in Finnish
pound in Finnish is eläinkoti, isku, naula — pound means the main unit of currency in the United Kingdom, and a unit of weight equal to 16 ounces (about 454 grams).
pound in Finnish
eläinkoti
A place for the detention of stray or wandering animals.
isku
A hard blow.
naula
A unit of mass equal to 16 avoirdupois ounces (= 453.592 g). Today this value is the most common meaning of "pound" as a unit of weight.
pauna
A unit of mass equal to 16 avoirdupois ounces (= 453.592 g). Today this value is the most common meaning of "pound" as a unit of weight.
troy-naula
A unit of mass equal to 12 troy ounces (≈ 373.242 g). Today, this is a common unit of mass when measuring precious metals, and is little used elsewhere.
takavarikkoalue
(UK) A place for the detention of automobiles that have been illegally parked, abandoned, etc.
punta
naula
sulkuallas
A section of a canal between two adjacent locks.
rusikoida
(transitive) To strike hard, usually repeatedly.
takoa
(transitive) To strike hard, usually repeatedly.
murskata
(transitive) To crush to pieces; to pulverize.
imaista
(transitive, slang) To eat or drink very quickly.
pommittaa
(transitive, baseball, slang) To pitch consistently to a certain location.
jyskyttää
(intransitive, of a body part, generally heart, blood, or head) To beat strongly or throb.
hakata
(intransitive, of a body part, generally heart, blood, or head) To beat strongly or throb.
ryskyttää
(transitive, vulgar, slang) To penetrate sexually, with vigour.
marssia
To advance heavily with measured steps.
jyskyttää
(engineering) To make a jarring noise, as when running.
What does "pound" mean?
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noun The main unit of currency in the United Kingdom, and a unit of weight equal to 16 ounces (about 454 grams).
"The bag of flour weighs about two pounds, so please buy a bigger one."
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noun A place where stray animals, or illegally parked vehicles, are held until claimed.
"Her car was towed to the pound, so she had to collect it after work."
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verb To hit something repeatedly and hard.
"The baker pounded the dough with his fists until it was smooth."
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verb To beat strongly or throb, as a heart or head.
"After running up the stairs, I felt my heart pound in my chest."
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pound in a sentence
- The bag of flour weighs about two pounds, so please buy a bigger one.
- The coffee cost three pounds fifty at the local café.
- Her car was towed to the pound, so she had to collect it after work.
- The council keeps stray dogs at the pound for a week before rehoming them.
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Frequently asked questions
What is "pound" in Finnish?
"pound" in Finnish is eläinkoti, isku, naula. pound means: The main unit of currency in the United Kingdom, and a unit of weight equal to 16 ounces (about 454 grams).
How do you use "pound" in a sentence?
Example: "The bag of flour weighs about two pounds, so please buy a bigger one." In Finnish, "pound" is eläinkoti, isku, naula.
Are there other ways to say "pound" in Finnish?
Yes — Finnish has 17 translations listed for "pound": eläinkoti, isku, naula, pauna, troy-naula, takavarikkoalue.
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