English dictionary, thesaurus, translations & etymology
FreeDict.com

punishment in Finnish

punishment in Finnish is rankaisu, rankaiseminen, rangaistus — punishment means a penalty given for wrongdoing, or the act of imposing one.

punishment in Finnish

rankaisu
noun
The act (action) or process of punishing, imposing and/or applying a sanction, typically by an authority or a person in authority (for example: a parent or teacher), especially when disappointed or dissatisfied with the behavior or actions of a child, student, or someone else being looked after.
rankaiseminen
noun
The act (action) or process of punishing, imposing and/or applying a sanction, typically by an authority or a person in authority (for example: a parent or teacher), especially when disappointed or dissatisfied with the behavior or actions of a child, student, or someone else being looked after.
rangaistus
noun
kurittaminen
noun
(figuratively) Any harsh treatment or experience; rough handling.

What does "punishment" mean?

  1. noun A penalty given for wrongdoing, or the act of imposing one.
    "The punishment for the crime was a fine and community service."
Vocabulary Flow
Learn more English words in Finnish.
Vocabulary Flow serves English words with the Finnish meaning, one at a time — pronunciation and an example each time. Scroll it either direction.
Learn English in Finnish

punishment in a sentence

  • The punishment for the crime was a fine and community service.
  • His parents believed in punishment as a way to teach discipline.

Similar words in Finnish

Common Finnish translations

Frequently asked questions

What is "punishment" in Finnish?

"punishment" in Finnish is rankaisu, rankaiseminen, rangaistus. punishment means: A penalty given for wrongdoing, or the act of imposing one.

How do you use "punishment" in a sentence?

Example: "The punishment for the crime was a fine and community service." In Finnish, "punishment" is rankaisu, rankaiseminen, rangaistus.

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

Yes — Finnish has 4 translations listed for "punishment": rankaisu, rankaiseminen, rangaistus, kurittaminen.

Study it as flashcards or scroll it in Vocabulary Flow — saved to your collection.
Translations from WikDict, CC BY-SA · example sentences from Tatoeba, CC BY 2.0 FR.