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signal in Finnish

signal in Finnish is signaali, merkki, merkinantolaite — signal means something transmitted or displayed that conveys information, such as a light, sound, or electrical impulse.

signal in Finnish

signaali
noun
A sign made to give notice of some occurrence, command, or danger, or to indicate the start of a concerted action.
merkki
noun
A sign made to give notice of some occurrence, command, or danger, or to indicate the start of a concerted action.
merkinantolaite
noun
An on-off light, semaphore, or other device used to give an indication to another person.
opastin
noun
An on-off light, semaphore, or other device used to give an indication to another person.
signaali
noun
enne
noun
A token; an indication; a foreshadowing; a sign.
ennusmerkki
noun
A token; an indication; a foreshadowing; a sign.
opastaa
verb
(ambitransitive) To indicate; to convey or communicate by a signal.
signaloida
verb
(ambitransitive) To indicate; to convey or communicate by a signal.
viestittää
verb
(ambitransitive) To indicate; to convey or communicate by a signal.

What does "signal" mean?

  1. noun Something transmitted or displayed that conveys information, such as a light, sound, or electrical impulse.
    "The ship sent a distress signal by radio."
  2. noun An action or event that indicates something is about to happen, or serves as a cue.
    "The whistle was the signal to start the race."
  3. verb To indicate or communicate something using a gesture, sound, or device.
    "He signaled a left turn before pulling out."
  4. adj Remarkably notable or important.
    "It was a signal achievement for such a young scientist."

signal in a sentence

  • The ship sent a distress signal by radio.
  • Weak phone signal made the call keep dropping.
  • The whistle was the signal to start the race.
  • He signaled a left turn before pulling out.

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Frequently asked questions

What is "signal" in Finnish?

"signal" in Finnish is signaali, merkki, merkinantolaite. signal means: Something transmitted or displayed that conveys information, such as a light, sound, or electrical impulse.

How do you use "signal" in a sentence?

Example: "The ship sent a distress signal by radio." In Finnish, "signal" is signaali, merkki, merkinantolaite.

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

Yes — Finnish has 9 translations listed for "signal": signaali, merkki, merkinantolaite, opastin, enne, ennusmerkki.

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