ridicule in Finnish
ridicule in Finnish is halventaminen, iva, ivailu — ridicule means to mock or make fun of someone or something in a scornful way.
ridicule in Finnish
halventaminen
Derision; mocking or humiliating words or behavior.
iva
Derision; mocking or humiliating words or behavior.
ivailu
Derision; mocking or humiliating words or behavior.
pilkka
Derision; mocking or humiliating words or behavior.
pilkkaaminen
Derision; mocking or humiliating words or behavior.
pilkata
(transitive) To criticize or disapprove of someone or something through scornful jocularity; to make fun of.
ivata
(transitive) To criticize or disapprove of someone or something through scornful jocularity; to make fun of.
tehdä naurunalaiseksi
(transitive) To criticize or disapprove of someone or something through scornful jocularity; to make fun of.
What does "ridicule" mean?
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verb To mock or make fun of someone or something in a scornful way.
"The critics ridiculed his first novel as amateurish."
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noun Mocking words or behaviour intended to make someone look foolish.
"He faced public ridicule after the failed product launch."
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ridicule in a sentence
- The critics ridiculed his first novel as amateurish.
- She was ridiculed at school for her accent.
- He faced public ridicule after the failed product launch.
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Frequently asked questions
What is "ridicule" in Finnish?
"ridicule" in Finnish is halventaminen, iva, ivailu. ridicule means: To mock or make fun of someone or something in a scornful way.
How do you use "ridicule" in a sentence?
Example: "The critics ridiculed his first novel as amateurish." In Finnish, "ridicule" is halventaminen, iva, ivailu.
Are there other ways to say "ridicule" in Finnish?
Yes — Finnish has 8 translations listed for "ridicule": halventaminen, iva, ivailu, pilkka, pilkkaaminen, pilkata.
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