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substitute in Finnish

substitute in Finnish is korvike, sijainen, varaosa — substitute means to use one thing or person in place of another.

substitute in Finnish

korvike
noun
A replacement or stand-in for something that achieves a similar result or purpose.
sijainen
noun
A replacement or stand-in for something that achieves a similar result or purpose.
varaosa
noun
A replacement or stand-in for something that achieves a similar result or purpose.
vaihtopelaaja
noun
(sports) A player who is available to replace another if the need arises, and who may or may not actually do so.
korvata
verb
korvata
verb
(transitive, sports) To remove (a player) from the field of play and bring on another in his place.
panna vaihtoon
verb
(transitive, sports) To remove (a player) from the field of play and bring on another in his place.
vaihtaa
verb
(transitive, sports) To remove (a player) from the field of play and bring on another in his place.
korvata
verb
(intransitive) To serve as a replacement (for someone or something).
sijaistaa
verb
(intransitive) To serve as a replacement (for someone or something).
toimia sijaisena
verb
(intransitive) To serve as a replacement (for someone or something).

What does "substitute" mean?

  1. verb To use one thing or person in place of another.
    "You can substitute honey for sugar in this recipe."
  2. noun A person or thing used in place of another.
    "The teacher was out sick, so a substitute took the class."

substitute in a sentence

  • You can substitute honey for sugar in this recipe.
  • The coach substituted a fresh striker for the tired one.
  • The teacher was out sick, so a substitute took the class.

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Common Finnish translations

Frequently asked questions

What is "substitute" in Finnish?

"substitute" in Finnish is korvike, sijainen, varaosa. substitute means: To use one thing or person in place of another.

How do you use "substitute" in a sentence?

Example: "You can substitute honey for sugar in this recipe." In Finnish, "substitute" is korvike, sijainen, varaosa.

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

Yes — Finnish has 9 translations listed for "substitute": korvike, sijainen, varaosa, vaihtopelaaja, korvata, panna vaihtoon.

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