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slash in Finnish

slash in Finnish is huitominen, sivallus, kauttaviiva — slash means a quick, forceful cutting stroke, or the cut it leaves.

slash in Finnish

huitominen
noun
(sports) A wide striking motion made with an implement such as a cricket bat, hockey stick, or lacrosse stick.
sivallus
noun
A swift, broad cutting stroke, especially one made with an edged weapon or whip.
kauttaviiva
noun
(originally, _, US, typography) The slash mark: the punctuation mark ⟨/⟩.
vinoviiva
noun
(originally, _, US, typography) The slash mark: the punctuation mark ⟨/⟩.
kautta
noun
(originally, _, US, typography) The slash mark: the punctuation mark ⟨/⟩.
viiva
noun
(vulgar, slang) The vulva.
sivaltaa
verb
To cut with a swift broad stroke of an edged weapon.
viiltää
verb
To cut with a swift broad stroke of an edged weapon.

What does "slash" mean?

  1. noun A quick, forceful cutting stroke, or the cut it leaves.
    "He cleared the vines with a single slash of his machete."
  2. noun The punctuation mark "/".
    "Write the date using slashes, like 07/07/2026."
  3. noun A sharp reduction, especially in cost or resources.
    "The budget slash forced several departments to lay off staff."
  4. verb To cut with a swift, sweeping stroke.
    "Someone slashed the tires on his car overnight."

slash in a sentence

  • He cleared the vines with a single slash of his machete.
  • Write the date using slashes, like 07/07/2026.
  • The budget slash forced several departments to lay off staff.
  • Someone slashed the tires on his car overnight.

Similar words in Finnish

Common Finnish translations

Frequently asked questions

What is "slash" in Finnish?

"slash" in Finnish is huitominen, sivallus, kauttaviiva. slash means: A quick, forceful cutting stroke, or the cut it leaves.

How do you use "slash" in a sentence?

Example: "He cleared the vines with a single slash of his machete." In Finnish, "slash" is huitominen, sivallus, kauttaviiva.

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

Yes — Finnish has 8 translations listed for "slash": huitominen, sivallus, kauttaviiva, vinoviiva, kautta, viiva.

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