smother in Finnish
smother in Finnish is tukahduttaa, tukehtua, tukehduttaa — smother means to cover something so completely that it cannot get air, cutting off its breathing or, for a fire, its oxygen.
smother in Finnish
tukahduttaa
tukehtua
(intransitive) To be suffocated.
tukehduttaa
(intransitive) To be suffocated.
tukehtua
(intransitive) To breathe with great difficulty by reason of smoke, dust, close covering or wrapping, or the like.
kyteä
(intransitive, of a fire) to burn very slowly for want of air; smolder.
tukahtua
(intransitive, figuratively) to perish, grow feeble, or decline, by suppression or concealment; be stifled; be suppressed or concealed.
What does "smother" mean?
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verb To cover something so completely that it cannot get air, cutting off its breathing or, for a fire, its oxygen.
"She smothered the campfire with sand before leaving."
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verb To suppress or hold back a feeling, reaction, or activity almost completely.
"He smothered a laugh during the funeral."
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verb To cover something thickly, especially food, with a sauce, topping, or affection.
"She smothered the pancakes in syrup."
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smother in a sentence
- She smothered the campfire with sand before leaving.
- The pillow nearly smothered him in his sleep.
- He smothered a laugh during the funeral.
- The government smothered any public criticism of the project.
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What is "smother" in Finnish?
"smother" in Finnish is tukahduttaa, tukehtua, tukehduttaa. smother means: To cover something so completely that it cannot get air, cutting off its breathing or, for a fire, its oxygen.
How do you use "smother" in a sentence?
Example: "She smothered the campfire with sand before leaving." In Finnish, "smother" is tukahduttaa, tukehtua, tukehduttaa.
Are there other ways to say "smother" in Finnish?
Yes — Finnish has 5 translations listed for "smother": tukahduttaa, tukehtua, tukehduttaa, kyteä, tukahtua.
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