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swing in Finnish

swing in Finnish is heilautus, swingi, keinu — swing means to move back and forth or in a circular path while hanging from a fixed point.

swing in Finnish

heilautus
noun
The manner in which something is swung.
swingi
noun
The manner in which something is swung.
keinu
noun
swing
noun
heilahdus
noun
kierre
noun
(cricket) Sideways movement of the ball as it flies through the air.
heijari
noun
(boxing) A type of hook with the arm more extended.
sivukoukku
noun
(boxing) A type of hook with the arm more extended.
swingi
noun
(boxing) A type of hook with the arm more extended.
keinua
verb
(intransitive) To rotate about an off-centre fixed point.
heilua
verb
(intransitive) To rotate about an off-centre fixed point.
jorata
verb
(intransitive) To dance.
keinua
verb
(intransitive) To ride on a swing.
heilahtaa
verb
(intransitive) To hang from the gallows; to be punished by hanging, swing for something or someone; (often hyperbolic) to be severely punished.
heilua
verb
(intransitive) To hang from the gallows; to be punished by hanging, swing for something or someone; (often hyperbolic) to be severely punished.
roikkua
verb
(intransitive) To hang from the gallows; to be punished by hanging, swing for something or someone; (often hyperbolic) to be severely punished.
kiertyä
verb
(intransitive, cricket, of a ball) To move sideways in its trajectory.
kiertyä
verb
(transitive, cricket) (of a bowler) To make the ball move sideways in its trajectory.
lyödä kierre
verb
(transitive, cricket) (of a bowler) To make the ball move sideways in its trajectory.
heilahtaa
verb
(intransitive) To fluctuate or change.
heiluttaa
verb
(transitive) To move (an object) backward and forward; to wave.
keinuttaa
verb
(transitive) To move (an object) backward and forward; to wave.
muuttaa
verb
(transitive) To change (a numerical result); especially to change the outcome of an election.
hoitaa
verb
(transitive, slang) To make (something) work; especially to afford (something) financially.
svengata
verb
(transitive, music) To play notes that are in pairs by making the first of the pair slightly longer than written (augmentation) and the second shorter, resulting in a bouncy, uneven rhythm.
heilauttaa
verb
(transitive, and, intransitive, boxing) To move one's arm in a punching motion.
pyöräyttää
verb
(transitive) In dancing, to turn around in a small circle with one's partner, holding hands or arms.

What does "swing" mean?

  1. verb To move back and forth or in a circular path while hanging from a fixed point.
    "The children swung on the rope tied to the old oak tree."
  2. verb To change or fluctuate, especially between extremes.
    "Her mood swung from joy to frustration within minutes."
  3. noun A seat suspended by ropes or chains that a person sits on and moves back and forth.
    "The kids raced to the playground swing."
  4. noun A change in the level of support, votes, or results.
    "The poll showed a swing toward the challenger."

swing in a sentence

  • The children swung on the rope tied to the old oak tree.
  • The pendulum swung steadily back and forth.
  • Her mood swung from joy to frustration within minutes.
  • The kids raced to the playground swing.

Similar words in Finnish

Common Finnish translations

Frequently asked questions

What is "swing" in Finnish?

"swing" in Finnish is heilautus, swingi, keinu. swing means: To move back and forth or in a circular path while hanging from a fixed point.

How do you use "swing" in a sentence?

Example: "The children swung on the rope tied to the old oak tree." In Finnish, "swing" is heilautus, swingi, keinu.

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

Yes — Finnish has 22 translations listed for "swing": heilautus, swingi, keinu, swing, heilahdus, kierre.

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