swift in Finnish

swift in Finnish is nopea, sukkela, vikkelä — swift means moving or happening very quickly.

swift in Finnish

nopea

adj

Fast; quick; rapid.

sukkela

adj

Fast; quick; rapid.

vikkelä

adj

Fast; quick; rapid.

vinha

adj

Fast; quick; rapid.

tervapääsky

noun

A small plain-colored bird of the family Apodidae that resembles a swallow and is noted for its rapid flight.

kiitäjä

noun

A small plain-colored bird of the family Apodidae that resembles a swallow and is noted for its rapid flight.

piikkileguaani

noun

Any of certain lizards of the genus Sceloporus.

kerinpuut

noun

(textiles) A light, collapsible reel used to hold a hank of yarn in order to wind off skeins or balls.

vyyhdinpuu

noun

(textiles) A light, collapsible reel used to hold a hank of yarn in order to wind off skeins or balls.

What does "swift" mean?

adj Moving or happening very quickly.
"We were grateful for the swift response of the ambulance crew."
noun A small, fast-flying bird that looks similar to a swallow.
"A swift darted past the church tower at dusk."

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C2 · Advanced serendipity Fortunate discoveries made entirely by accident.

Gen Z slang rizz Charm — the ability to attract a romantic interest.

B2 · Intermediate empathy The capacity to share another person’s feelings.

C1 · Advanced nonchalant Casually calm and relaxed; unconcerned.

Internet slang delulu Delusional — believing something against the odds.

Etymology nostalgia Greek nostos “return home” + algos “pain”.

C2 · Advanced serendipity Fortunate discoveries made entirely by accident.

Gen Z slang rizz Charm — the ability to attract a romantic interest.

B2 · Intermediate empathy The capacity to share another person’s feelings.

C1 · Advanced nonchalant Casually calm and relaxed; unconcerned.

Internet slang delulu Delusional — believing something against the odds.

Etymology nostalgia Greek nostos “return home” + algos “pain”.

swift in a sentence

We were grateful for the swift response of the ambulance crew.
The police made a swift arrest after the robbery.
A swift darted past the church tower at dusk.
Every summer, swifts return to nest under the old roof tiles.

Similar words in Finnish

brisk fleet nimble prompt rapid speedy

Common Finnish translations

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Frequently asked questions

What is "swift" in Finnish?

"swift" in Finnish is nopea, sukkela, vikkelä. swift means: Moving or happening very quickly.

How do you use "swift" in a sentence?

Example: "We were grateful for the swift response of the ambulance crew." In Finnish, "swift" is nopea, sukkela, vikkelä.

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

Yes — Finnish has 9 translations listed for "swift": nopea, sukkela, vikkelä, vinha, tervapääsky, kiitäjä.

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