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stalk in Finnish

stalk in Finnish is varsi, kaula, pystytuki — stalk means the stem of a plant, or a similar stem-like part.

stalk in Finnish

varsi
noun
The stem or main axis of a plant.
kaula
noun
A stem or peduncle, as in certain barnacles and crinoids.
varsi
noun
(mathematics, sheaf theory) Informally, a construction which generalizes that of the notion of the ring of germs of functions near a point to the context of arbitrary sheaves. Formally, given a sheaf \mathcal{F} on a space X, and a point x in X, the direct limit of the sections of F on the open neighborhoods of x ordered by reverse inclusion. See w:Stalk (sheaf) on Wikipedia.Wikipedia
pystytuki
noun
(mathematics, sheaf theory) Informally, a construction which generalizes that of the notion of the ring of germs of functions near a point to the context of arbitrary sheaves. Formally, given a sheaf \mathcal{F} on a space X, and a point x in X, the direct limit of the sections of F on the open neighborhoods of x ordered by reverse inclusion. See w:Stalk (sheaf) on Wikipedia.Wikipedia
ruoto
noun
(mathematics, sheaf theory) Informally, a construction which generalizes that of the notion of the ring of germs of functions near a point to the context of arbitrary sheaves. Formally, given a sheaf \mathcal{F} on a space X, and a point x in X, the direct limit of the sections of F on the open neighborhoods of x ordered by reverse inclusion. See w:Stalk (sheaf) on Wikipedia.Wikipedia
tappi
noun
(mathematics, sheaf theory) Informally, a construction which generalizes that of the notion of the ring of germs of functions near a point to the context of arbitrary sheaves. Formally, given a sheaf \mathcal{F} on a space X, and a point x in X, the direct limit of the sections of F on the open neighborhoods of x ordered by reverse inclusion. See w:Stalk (sheaf) on Wikipedia.Wikipedia
vaania
verb
(transitive) To approach slowly and quietly in order not to be discovered when getting closer.
väijyä
verb
(transitive) To approach slowly and quietly in order not to be discovered when getting closer.
kekkalehtia
verb
(intransitive) To walk haughtily.
jahdata
verb
(transitive) To (try to) follow or contact someone constantly, often resulting in harassment.Wp
piinata
verb
(transitive) To (try to) follow or contact someone constantly, often resulting in harassment.Wp
seurailla
verb
(transitive) To (try to) follow or contact someone constantly, often resulting in harassment.Wp
vainota
verb
(transitive) To (try to) follow or contact someone constantly, often resulting in harassment.Wp

What does "stalk" mean?

  1. noun The stem of a plant, or a similar stem-like part.
    "She snapped the flower off at the stalk."
  2. verb To approach quietly and slowly so as not to be noticed, especially when hunting.
    "The tiger stalked its prey through the tall grass."
  3. verb To follow or watch someone obsessively and repeatedly, often causing them fear or distress.
    "He was arrested after he was found to be stalking his ex-girlfriend for months."
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stalk in a sentence

  • She snapped the flower off at the stalk.
  • The wheat stalks swayed in the wind.
  • The tiger stalked its prey through the tall grass.
  • He was arrested after he was found to be stalking his ex-girlfriend for months.

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What is "stalk" in Finnish?

"stalk" in Finnish is varsi, kaula, pystytuki. stalk means: The stem of a plant, or a similar stem-like part.

How do you use "stalk" in a sentence?

Example: "She snapped the flower off at the stalk." In Finnish, "stalk" is varsi, kaula, pystytuki.

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

Yes — Finnish has 12 translations listed for "stalk": varsi, kaula, pystytuki, ruoto, tappi, vaania.

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