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surprise in Finnish

surprise in Finnish is yllätys, yllätys-, hämmästys — surprise means something unexpected, or the feeling caused by it.

surprise in Finnish

yllätys
noun
Something unexpected.
yllätys
noun
The feeling that something unexpected has happened.
yllätys-
noun
The feeling that something unexpected has happened.
hämmästys
noun
The feeling that something unexpected has happened.
yllättää
verb
(transitive) To cause (someone) to feel unusually alarmed or delighted by something unexpected.
hämmästyttää
verb
(transitive) To cause (someone) to feel unusually alarmed or delighted by something unexpected.
yllättää
verb
(transitive) To do something to (a person) that they are not expecting, as a surprise.

What does "surprise" mean?

  1. noun Something unexpected, or the feeling caused by it.
    "The party was a total surprise to her."
  2. verb To cause someone to feel astonished by something unexpected.
    "The twist ending surprised everyone in the theatre."

surprise in a sentence

  • The party was a total surprise to her.
  • He couldn't hide his surprise at the news.
  • The twist ending surprised everyone in the theatre.
  • She surprised her parents by visiting unannounced.

Similar words in Finnish

Common Finnish translations

Frequently asked questions

What is "surprise" in Finnish?

"surprise" in Finnish is yllätys, yllätys-, hämmästys. surprise means: Something unexpected, or the feeling caused by it.

How do you use "surprise" in a sentence?

Example: "The party was a total surprise to her." In Finnish, "surprise" is yllätys, yllätys-, hämmästys.

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

Yes — Finnish has 5 translations listed for "surprise": yllätys, yllätys-, hämmästys, yllättää, hämmästyttää.

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