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recognize in Finnish

recognize in Finnish is tunnistaa, tuntea, tunnustaa — recognize means to identify someone or something as already known from a previous encounter.

recognize in Finnish

tunnistaa
verb
(transitive) To match (something or someone which one currently perceives) to a memory of some previous encounter with the same person or thing.
tuntea
verb
(transitive) To match (something or someone which one currently perceives) to a memory of some previous encounter with the same person or thing.
tunnustaa
verb
(transitive) To match (something or someone which one currently perceives) to a memory of some previous encounter with the same person or thing.
tunnustaa
verb
(transitive) To acknowledge the existence or legality of; to treat as valid or worthy of consideration.
tunnistaa
verb
(transitive, or with clause) To acknowledge or consider (as being a certain thing or having a certain quality or property).
tunnustaa
verb
(transitive, or with clause) To acknowledge or consider (as being a certain thing or having a certain quality or property).
oivaltaa
verb
(transitive) To realize or discover the nature of something; apprehend quality in.
palkita
verb
(transitive) To show formal appreciation of, as with an award, commendation etc.

What does "recognize" mean?

  1. verb To identify someone or something as already known from a previous encounter.
    "I almost didn't recognize her with short hair."
  2. verb To formally acknowledge someone or something as valid, true, or deserving.
    "The UN refused to recognize the new government."

recognize in a sentence

  • I almost didn't recognize her with short hair.
  • Do you recognize this song?
  • The UN refused to recognize the new government.
  • Her contribution to the project was finally recognized with an award.

Similar words in Finnish

Common Finnish translations

Frequently asked questions

What is "recognize" in Finnish?

"recognize" in Finnish is tunnistaa, tuntea, tunnustaa. recognize means: To identify someone or something as already known from a previous encounter.

How do you use "recognize" in a sentence?

Example: "I almost didn't recognize her with short hair." In Finnish, "recognize" is tunnistaa, tuntea, tunnustaa.

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

Yes — Finnish has 5 translations listed for "recognize": tunnistaa, tuntea, tunnustaa, oivaltaa, palkita.

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