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spasm in Finnish

spasm in Finnish is spasmi, kouristus, kipukohtaus — spasm means a sudden, involuntary tightening of a muscle or group of muscles.

spasm in Finnish

spasmi
noun
A sudden, involuntary contraction of a muscle, a group of muscles, or a hollow organ.
kouristus
noun
A sudden, involuntary contraction of a muscle, a group of muscles, or a hollow organ.
kipukohtaus
noun
A violent, excruciating seizure of pain.
kohtaus
noun
A sudden and temporary burst of energy, activity, or emotion.
puuska
noun
A sudden and temporary burst of energy, activity, or emotion.

What does "spasm" mean?

  1. noun A sudden, involuntary tightening of a muscle or group of muscles.
    "A spasm in his lower back left him unable to stand up straight."
  2. noun A sudden, short burst of activity, energy, or emotion.
    "A spasm of panic gripped the crowd when the lights went out."
  3. verb To contract suddenly and involuntarily.
    "His hand spasmed and he dropped the cup."
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spasm in a sentence

  • A spasm in his lower back left him unable to stand up straight.
  • She felt a spasm in her calf halfway through the run.
  • A spasm of panic gripped the crowd when the lights went out.
  • His hand spasmed and he dropped the cup.

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What is "spasm" in Finnish?

"spasm" in Finnish is spasmi, kouristus, kipukohtaus. spasm means: A sudden, involuntary tightening of a muscle or group of muscles.

How do you use "spasm" in a sentence?

Example: "A spasm in his lower back left him unable to stand up straight." In Finnish, "spasm" is spasmi, kouristus, kipukohtaus.

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

Yes — Finnish has 5 translations listed for "spasm": spasmi, kouristus, kipukohtaus, kohtaus, puuska.

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