sally in Finnish
sally in Finnish is rynnäkkö, paju, ryntäys — sally means a sudden dash out from a defended position to attack, or a similar sudden burst of activity.
sally in Finnish
rynnäkkö
A sortie of troops from a besieged place against an enemy.
paju
Any tree that resembles a willow.
ryntäys
A sudden rushing forth.
pajuesine
An object made from the wood of a willow.
sutkaus
(figuratively) A witty statement or quip, usually at the expense of one's interlocutor.
retki
An excursion or side trip.
rynnäköidä
(intransitive) To make a sudden attack (e.g. on an enemy from a defended position).
lähteä retkelle
(intransitive) To set out on an excursion; venture; depart (often followed by "forth").
What does "sally" mean?
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noun A sudden dash out from a defended position to attack, or a similar sudden burst of activity.
"The defenders made a daring sally against the besieging army under cover of darkness."
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noun A short trip or excursion, or a witty, sharp remark made in conversation.
"She made an occasional sally into the art world, but painting was never her main career."
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verb To set out suddenly, especially to venture forth from a safe place.
"The troops sallied forth at dawn to catch the enemy off guard."
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sally in a sentence
- The defenders made a daring sally against the besieging army under cover of darkness.
- She made an occasional sally into the art world, but painting was never her main career.
- His sallies of wit kept the whole dinner table laughing.
- The troops sallied forth at dawn to catch the enemy off guard.
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Frequently asked questions
What is "sally" in Finnish?
"sally" in Finnish is rynnäkkö, paju, ryntäys. sally means: A sudden dash out from a defended position to attack, or a similar sudden burst of activity.
How do you use "sally" in a sentence?
Example: "The defenders made a daring sally against the besieging army under cover of darkness." In Finnish, "sally" is rynnäkkö, paju, ryntäys.
Are there other ways to say "sally" in Finnish?
Yes — Finnish has 8 translations listed for "sally": rynnäkkö, paju, ryntäys, pajuesine, sutkaus, retki.
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