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scratch in Finnish

scratch in Finnish is naarmu, viiru, raapiminen — scratch means to rub or drag nails, claws, or a sharp point across a surface, especially to relieve an itch or leave a mark.

scratch in Finnish

naarmu
noun
A disruption, mark or shallow cut on a surface made by scratching.
viiru
noun
A disruption, mark or shallow cut on a surface made by scratching.
raapiminen
noun
An act of scratching the skin to alleviate an itch or irritation.
raha
noun
(slang) Money.
raapia
verb
To rub a surface with a sharp object, especially by a living creature to remove itching with nails, claws, etc.
kynsiä
verb
To rub a surface with a sharp object, especially by a living creature to remove itching with nails, claws, etc.
rapsuttaa
verb
To rub a surface with a sharp object, especially by a living creature to remove itching with nails, claws, etc.
hieroa
verb
To rub the skin with rough material causing a sensation of irritation; to cause itching.
hiertää
verb
To rub the skin with rough material causing a sensation of irritation; to cause itching.
naarmuttaa
verb
To mark a surface with a sharp object, thereby leaving a scratch (noun).
raapia
verb
To mark a surface with a sharp object, thereby leaving a scratch (noun).
pyyhkiä
verb
Hence, to remove, ignore, or delete.
raapustaa
verb
To write or draw hastily or awkwardly; scrawl.
kynsiä
verb
To dig or scrape (a person's skin) with claws or fingernails in self-defense or with the intention to injure.
raapia
verb
To dig or scrape (a person's skin) with claws or fingernails in self-defense or with the intention to injure.

What does "scratch" mean?

  1. verb To rub or drag nails, claws, or a sharp point across a surface, especially to relieve an itch or leave a mark.
    "The cat scratched at the door to be let out."
  2. noun A mark, cut, or sound produced by scratching.
    "There's a deep scratch on the car door."
  3. verb To withdraw from a race or competition one had previously entered.
    "The favorite was scratched from the race the night before."
  4. noun Informal term for money, especially cash.
    "He didn't have enough scratch to cover the bill."

scratch in a sentence

  • The cat scratched at the door to be let out.
  • He scratched his initials into the desk.
  • There's a deep scratch on the car door.
  • The favorite was scratched from the race the night before.

Similar words in Finnish

Common Finnish translations

Frequently asked questions

What is "scratch" in Finnish?

"scratch" in Finnish is naarmu, viiru, raapiminen. scratch means: To rub or drag nails, claws, or a sharp point across a surface, especially to relieve an itch or leave a mark.

How do you use "scratch" in a sentence?

Example: "The cat scratched at the door to be let out." In Finnish, "scratch" is naarmu, viiru, raapiminen.

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

Yes — Finnish has 12 translations listed for "scratch": naarmu, viiru, raapiminen, raha, raapia, kynsiä.

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