rivet in Finnish
rivet in Finnish is niitti, niittaus, niitata — rivet means a short metal pin used to permanently join two pieces of metal or other material by hammering or pressing one end flat.
rivet in Finnish
niitti
A cylindrical mechanical fastener that attaches multiple parts together by fitting through a hole and deforming the head(s) at either end.
niittaus
A cylindrical mechanical fastener that attaches multiple parts together by fitting through a hole and deforming the head(s) at either end.
niitata
(transitive) To attach or fasten parts by using rivets. [from early 15th c.]
niitata
(transitive) To install rivets.
niitittää
(transitive) To install rivets.
naulita
(transitive, figurative) To command the attention of. [from c. 1600]
What does "rivet" mean?
-
noun A short metal pin used to permanently join two pieces of metal or other material by hammering or pressing one end flat.
"The bridge is held together with thousands of steel rivets."
-
verb To fasten with rivets.
"The panels were riveted onto the hull."
-
verb To hold someone's complete attention.
"The final chapter riveted her from start to finish."
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
rivet in a sentence
- The bridge is held together with thousands of steel rivets.
- The panels were riveted onto the hull.
- The final chapter riveted her from start to finish.
Similar words in Finnish
Common Finnish translations
Frequently asked questions
What is "rivet" in Finnish?
"rivet" in Finnish is niitti, niittaus, niitata. rivet means: A short metal pin used to permanently join two pieces of metal or other material by hammering or pressing one end flat.
How do you use "rivet" in a sentence?
Example: "The bridge is held together with thousands of steel rivets." In Finnish, "rivet" is niitti, niittaus, niitata.
Are there other ways to say "rivet" in Finnish?
Yes — Finnish has 5 translations listed for "rivet": niitti, niittaus, niitata, niitittää, naulita.
Study it as flashcards or scroll it in Vocabulary Flow — saved to your collection.
