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stroke in Finnish

stroke in Finnish is isku, veto, lyönti — stroke means a sudden loss of blood flow to part of the brain, which can cause lasting damage or death.

stroke in Finnish

isku
noun
A single movement with a tool; also, an impact of a tool on an object.
veto
noun
A single movement with a tool; also, an impact of a tool on an object.
lyönti
noun
(tennis) The hitting of a ball with a racket; also, the movement of the racket and arm that produces that impact.
lyönti
noun
An act of hitting; a blow, a hit.
isku
noun
An act of hitting; a blow, a hit.
lyönti
noun
(golf) A single act of striking at the ball with a club; also, at matchplay, a shot deducted from a player's score at a hole as a result of a handicapping system.
isku
noun
(golf) A single act of striking at the ball with a club; also, at matchplay, a shot deducted from a player's score at a hole as a result of a handicapping system.
tahti
noun
(golf) A single act of striking at the ball with a club; also, at matchplay, a shot deducted from a player's score at a hole as a result of a handicapping system.
veto
noun
(golf) A single act of striking at the ball with a club; also, at matchplay, a shot deducted from a player's score at a hole as a result of a handicapping system.
stroke
noun
(squash) A point awarded to a player in case of interference or obstruction by the opponent.
silitys
noun
An act of moving one's hand or an object along a surface in one direction, touching it lightly; a caress.
isku
noun
One of a series of beats or movements against a resisting medium, by means of which movement through or upon it is accomplished.
siivenisku
noun
One of a series of beats or movements against a resisting medium, by means of which movement through or upon it is accomplished.
veto
noun
One of a series of beats or movements against a resisting medium, by means of which movement through or upon it is accomplished.
lyönti
noun
(by extension) The rower nearest the stern of the boat, the movement of whose oar sets the rhythm for the other rowers; the position in the boat occupied by this rower.
aivohalvaus
noun
(by extension) The rower nearest the stern of the boat, the movement of whose oar sets the rhythm for the other rowers; the position in the boat occupied by this rower.
aivoinfarkti
noun
(by extension) The rower nearest the stern of the boat, the movement of whose oar sets the rhythm for the other rowers; the position in the boat occupied by this rower.
ykkössoutaja
noun
(by extension) The rower nearest the stern of the boat, the movement of whose oar sets the rhythm for the other rowers; the position in the boat occupied by this rower.
tahti
noun
(technology) A single movement or thrust of a reciprocating device (such as a piston or connecting rod); the length of this movement.
uintityyli
noun
The movement of an oar or paddle through water: either the cycle of movement as a whole, or the propelling phase (as opposed to the return); the manner in which such movements are made; a rowing style.
veto
noun
The movement of an oar or paddle through water: either the cycle of movement as a whole, or the propelling phase (as opposed to the return); the manner in which such movements are made; a rowing style.
neronleimaus
noun
A powerful or sudden effort by which something is done or produced; also, something accomplished by such an effort; an achievement, a feat.
veto
noun
A powerful or sudden effort by which something is done or produced; also, something accomplished by such an effort; an achievement, a feat.
piirto
noun
A single movement of a paintbrush, chisel, pen, pencil, or similar implement; a line or mark made by such an implement.
veto
noun
A single movement of a paintbrush, chisel, pen, pencil, or similar implement; a line or mark made by such an implement.
purkaus
noun
(sciences) An individual discharge of lightning, particularly if causing damage.
lyönti
noun
(music) A bow or pluck of a string or strings of a stringed instrument; also, the manner in which a musical instrument is played; hence, a melody, a tune.
kellonlyömä
noun
(music) A bow or pluck of a string or strings of a stringed instrument; also, the manner in which a musical instrument is played; hence, a melody, a tune.
veto
noun
(music) A bow or pluck of a string or strings of a stringed instrument; also, the manner in which a musical instrument is played; hence, a melody, a tune.
pyyhkäistä
verb
(ball games) To hit or kick (the ball) with a flowing or smooth motion; also, to score (a goal, a point, etc.) by doing so.
silittää
verb
To move one's hand or an object (such as a broom or brush) along (a surface) in one direction, touching it lightly; to caress.
sivellä
verb
To move one's hand or an object (such as a broom or brush) along (a surface) in one direction, touching it lightly; to caress.
pyyhkiä
verb
To move one's hand or an object (such as a broom or brush) along (a surface) in one direction, touching it lightly; to caress.

What does "stroke" mean?

  1. noun A sudden loss of blood flow to part of the brain, which can cause lasting damage or death.
    "He suffered a stroke in his early sixties but made a strong recovery."
  2. noun A single movement of a tool, brush, oar, or limb, or the mark it leaves.
    "She finished the painting with a few final brush strokes."
  3. noun A stretch of good luck or a single impressive achievement.
    "Winning the contract was a real stroke of luck."
  4. verb To move a hand or object gently across a surface.
    "She stroked the cat's fur as it curled up beside her."

stroke in a sentence

  • He suffered a stroke in his early sixties but made a strong recovery.
  • She finished the painting with a few final brush strokes.
  • His powerful swimming strokes carried him ahead of the field.
  • Winning the contract was a real stroke of luck.

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Common Finnish translations

Frequently asked questions

What is "stroke" in Finnish?

"stroke" in Finnish is isku, veto, lyönti. stroke means: A sudden loss of blood flow to part of the brain, which can cause lasting damage or death.

How do you use "stroke" in a sentence?

Example: "He suffered a stroke in his early sixties but made a strong recovery." In Finnish, "stroke" is isku, veto, lyönti.

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

Yes — Finnish has 19 translations listed for "stroke": isku, veto, lyönti, tahti, stroke, silitys.

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