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skirmish in Finnish

skirmish in Finnish is kahakka, kahina, kahnaus — skirmish means a short fight between small groups, usually part of a bigger conflict.

skirmish in Finnish

kahakka
noun
(military) A brief battle between small groups, usually part of a longer or larger battle or war.
kahina
noun
(military) A brief battle between small groups, usually part of a longer or larger battle or war.
kahnaus
noun
(military) A brief battle between small groups, usually part of a longer or larger battle or war.
rytäkkä
noun
(military) A brief battle between small groups, usually part of a longer or larger battle or war.
välikohtaus
noun
(military) A brief battle between small groups, usually part of a longer or larger battle or war.
yhteenotto
noun
(military) A brief battle between small groups, usually part of a longer or larger battle or war.
jupakka
noun
(figuratively, by extension) Any minor dispute.
kiista
noun
(figuratively, by extension) Any minor dispute.
kina
noun
(figuratively, by extension) Any minor dispute.
kinastelu
noun
(figuratively, by extension) Any minor dispute.
nahistelu
noun
(figuratively, by extension) Any minor dispute.
riita
noun
(figuratively, by extension) Any minor dispute.
kahakoida
verb
To engage in a minor battle or dispute.
nahistella
verb
To engage in a minor battle or dispute.

What does "skirmish" mean?

  1. noun A short fight between small groups, usually part of a bigger conflict.
    "A brief skirmish broke out between the two patrols near the border."
  2. noun A minor dispute or disagreement.
    "The meeting turned into a skirmish over the budget."
  3. verb To fight in a small, brief clash.
    "The two armies skirmished for days before the decisive battle."
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skirmish in a sentence

  • A brief skirmish broke out between the two patrols near the border.
  • Historians recorded several skirmishes before the main battle began.
  • The meeting turned into a skirmish over the budget.
  • The two armies skirmished for days before the decisive battle.

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What is "skirmish" in Finnish?

"skirmish" in Finnish is kahakka, kahina, kahnaus. skirmish means: A short fight between small groups, usually part of a bigger conflict.

How do you use "skirmish" in a sentence?

Example: "A brief skirmish broke out between the two patrols near the border." In Finnish, "skirmish" is kahakka, kahina, kahnaus.

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

Yes — Finnish has 14 translations listed for "skirmish": kahakka, kahina, kahnaus, rytäkkä, välikohtaus, yhteenotto.

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