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sweep in Finnish

sweep in Finnish is heilautus, lakaisu, pyyhkäisy — sweep means to clean a surface by brushing dirt or debris away, usually with a broom.

sweep in Finnish

heilautus
noun
A single action of sweeping.
lakaisu
noun
A single action of sweeping.
pyyhkäisy
noun
A single action of sweeping.
perämies
noun
A person who stands at the stern of a surf boat, steering with a steering oar and commanding the crew.
etsintä
noun
A methodical search, typically for bugs (electronic listening devices).
syyni
noun
A methodical search, typically for bugs (electronic listening devices).
tarkastus
noun
A methodical search, typically for bugs (electronic listening devices).
rannan suuntainen virtaus
noun
A flow of water parallel to shore caused by wave action at an ocean beach or at a point or headland.
pyyhkäisy
noun
mökki
noun
aukeamisalue
noun
The compass of any turning body or of any motion.
heilahdusalue
noun
The compass of any turning body or of any motion.
pyörähdysalue
noun
The compass of any turning body or of any motion.
veikkaus
noun
The compass of any turning body or of any motion.
kaarros
noun
Direction or departure of a curve, a road, an arch, etc. away from a rectilinear line.
airo
noun
A large oar used in small vessels, partly to propel them and partly to steer them.
vipu
noun
A long pole, or piece of timber, moved on a horizontal fulcrum fixed to a tall post and used to raise and lower a bucket in a well for drawing water.
vipupuu
noun
A long pole, or piece of timber, moved on a horizontal fulcrum fixed to a tall post and used to raise and lower a bucket in a well for drawing water.
siipi
noun
Any of the blades of a windmill.
veikkaus
noun
Any of the blades of a windmill.
harjata
verb
(transitive) To clean (a surface) by means of a stroking motion of a broom or brush.
lakaista
verb
(transitive) To clean (a surface) by means of a stroking motion of a broom or brush.
luutia
verb
(transitive) To clean (a surface) by means of a stroking motion of a broom or brush.
pyyhkäistä
verb
kammata
verb
(transitive) To search (a place) methodically.
syynätä
verb
(transitive) To search (a place) methodically.
tarkastaa
verb
(transitive) To search (a place) methodically.
harjata
verb
(curling) To brush the ice in front of a moving stone, causing it to travel farther and to curl less.
heilauttaa
verb
(transitive, ergative) To move something in a long sweeping motion, as a broom.
lakaista
verb
(transitive, ergative) To move something in a long sweeping motion, as a broom.
pyyhkäistä
verb
(transitive, ergative) To move something in a long sweeping motion, as a broom.
voittaa puhtaasti
verb
pyyhkiä
verb
heilauttaa
verb
To carry with a long, swinging, or dragging motion; hence, to carry in a stately or proud fashion.
heiluttaa
verb
To carry with a long, swinging, or dragging motion; hence, to carry in a stately or proud fashion.

What does "sweep" mean?

  1. verb To clean a surface by brushing dirt or debris away, usually with a broom.
    "She swept the kitchen floor after dinner."
  2. verb To move quickly and smoothly across an area.
    "A cold front swept through the region overnight."
  3. verb To win every game in a series or competition without a single loss.
    "The team swept the finals in four straight games."
  4. verb To search an area thoroughly and systematically.
    "Police swept the building for the missing suspect."

sweep in a sentence

  • She swept the kitchen floor after dinner.
  • He swept the leaves off the porch steps.
  • A cold front swept through the region overnight.
  • The team swept the finals in four straight games.

Similar words in Finnish

Common Finnish translations

Frequently asked questions

What is "sweep" in Finnish?

"sweep" in Finnish is heilautus, lakaisu, pyyhkäisy. sweep means: To clean a surface by brushing dirt or debris away, usually with a broom.

How do you use "sweep" in a sentence?

Example: "She swept the kitchen floor after dinner." In Finnish, "sweep" is heilautus, lakaisu, pyyhkäisy.

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

Yes — Finnish has 29 translations listed for "sweep": heilautus, lakaisu, pyyhkäisy, perämies, etsintä, syyni.

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