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shrink in Finnish

shrink in Finnish is kallonkutistaja, kutistaa, kutistua — shrink means to become or make smaller.

shrink in Finnish

kallonkutistaja
noun
(slang, sometimes, pejorative) A psychiatrist or psychotherapist.
kutistaa
verb
(transitive) To cause to become smaller.
kutistua
verb
(intransitive) To become smaller; to contract.
laistaa
verb
(intransitive) To become smaller; to contract.
luikkia
verb
(intransitive) To become smaller; to contract.
luistaa
verb
(intransitive) To become smaller; to contract.

What does "shrink" mean?

  1. verb To become or make smaller.
    "The wool sweater shrank in the wash."
  2. verb To draw back or flinch, especially from fear or discomfort.
    "She shrank from his angry stare."
  3. noun A psychiatrist or psychotherapist (informal).
    "He's been seeing a shrink twice a week since the accident."

shrink in a sentence

  • The wool sweater shrank in the wash.
  • Rising costs have shrunk the company's profit margins.
  • She shrank from his angry stare.
  • He's been seeing a shrink twice a week since the accident.

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Frequently asked questions

What is "shrink" in Finnish?

"shrink" in Finnish is kallonkutistaja, kutistaa, kutistua. shrink means: To become or make smaller.

How do you use "shrink" in a sentence?

Example: "The wool sweater shrank in the wash." In Finnish, "shrink" is kallonkutistaja, kutistaa, kutistua.

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

Yes — Finnish has 6 translations listed for "shrink": kallonkutistaja, kutistaa, kutistua, laistaa, luikkia, luistaa.

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