sump in Finnish
sump in Finnish is kaivo, vesikuoppa, öljysumppu — sump means a pit or low point where liquid collects and drains away.
sump in Finnish
kaivo
A hollow or pit into which liquid drains, such as a cesspool, cesspit or sink.
vesikuoppa
A hollow or pit into which liquid drains, such as a cesspool, cesspit or sink.
öljysumppu
(automotive) The crankcase or oil reservoir of an internal combustion engine.
öljysäiliö
(automotive) The crankcase or oil reservoir of an internal combustion engine.
olla täynnä vettä
(intransitive) Of a cave passage, to end in a sump, or to fill completely with water on occasion.
täyttyä vedellä
(intransitive) Of a cave passage, to end in a sump, or to fill completely with water on occasion.
What does "sump" mean?
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noun A pit or low point where liquid collects and drains away.
"Rainwater collects in the sump at the base of the tunnel."
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noun In a car engine, the reservoir at the bottom that holds the oil.
"The mechanic drained the oil from the sump before replacing the filter."
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sump in a sentence
- Rainwater collects in the sump at the base of the tunnel.
- The mechanic drained the oil from the sump before replacing the filter.
- A cracked sump can leak oil all over the driveway.
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What is "sump" in Finnish?
"sump" in Finnish is kaivo, vesikuoppa, öljysumppu. sump means: A pit or low point where liquid collects and drains away.
How do you use "sump" in a sentence?
Example: "Rainwater collects in the sump at the base of the tunnel." In Finnish, "sump" is kaivo, vesikuoppa, öljysumppu.
Are there other ways to say "sump" in Finnish?
Yes — Finnish has 6 translations listed for "sump": kaivo, vesikuoppa, öljysumppu, öljysäiliö, olla täynnä vettä, täyttyä vedellä.
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