retreat in Finnish
retreat in Finnish is perääntyminen, piilopaikka, turvapaikka — retreat means the act of pulling back from danger, especially a military withdrawal.
retreat in Finnish
perääntyminen
The act of pulling back or withdrawing, as from something dangerous, or unpleasant.
piilopaikka
A peaceful, quiet place affording privacy or security.
turvapaikka
A peaceful, quiet place affording privacy or security.
vetäytyminen
A period of retirement, seclusion, or solitude, especially for meditation, prayer, or study.
perääntyä
(intransitive) To withdraw military forces.
vetäytyä
(intransitive) To withdraw military forces.
What does "retreat" mean?
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noun The act of pulling back from danger, especially a military withdrawal.
"Rain and mud forced the weary regiment into a hasty retreat."
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noun A quiet, peaceful place, or a period spent away from ordinary life for rest or reflection.
"The cabin by the lake is my favourite retreat when work gets too busy."
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verb To pull back or withdraw from a position, especially in the face of danger or difficulty.
"The hikers retreated down the path when the storm clouds rolled in."
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retreat in a sentence
- Rain and mud forced the weary regiment into a hasty retreat.
- The army sounded the retreat as enemy forces closed in.
- The cabin by the lake is my favourite retreat when work gets too busy.
- They booked a weekend retreat in the mountains.
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What is "retreat" in Finnish?
"retreat" in Finnish is perääntyminen, piilopaikka, turvapaikka. retreat means: The act of pulling back from danger, especially a military withdrawal.
How do you use "retreat" in a sentence?
Example: "Rain and mud forced the weary regiment into a hasty retreat." In Finnish, "retreat" is perääntyminen, piilopaikka, turvapaikka.
Are there other ways to say "retreat" in Finnish?
Yes — Finnish has 6 translations listed for "retreat": perääntyminen, piilopaikka, turvapaikka, vetäytyminen, perääntyä, vetäytyä.
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