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tap in Finnish

tap in Finnish is kosketus, napautus, tappi — tap means a fitting on a pipe or container that controls the flow of a liquid or gas.

tap in Finnish

kosketus
noun
napautus
noun
tappi
noun
rauta
noun
(dance) One of the metal pieces attached to the sole of a tap dancer's shoe at the toe and heel to cause a tapping sound.
tikun laittaminen ristiin
noun
(informal, minimizer, chiefly in the negative) The smallest amount of work; a stroke of work.
haaroitus
noun
(Britain, electrical engineering, mechanical engineering) A connection made to an electrical or fluid conductor without breaking it; a tapping.
ylimääräinen liitos
noun
(Britain, electrical engineering, mechanical engineering) A connection made to an electrical or fluid conductor without breaking it; a tapping.
hanajuoma
noun
Liquor drawn through a tap (sense 2.2); hence, a certain kind or quality of liquor; also (figurative, informal) , a certain kind or quality of any thing.
kierteitystappi
noun
(mechanics) A cylindrical tool used to cut an internal screw thread in a hole, with cutting edges around the lower end and an upper end to which a handle is fitted to turn the tool.
kierretappi
noun
(mechanics) A cylindrical tool used to cut an internal screw thread in a hole, with cutting edges around the lower end and an upper end to which a handle is fitted to turn the tool.
myynti
noun
(finance) A situation where a borrowing government authority issues bonds over a period of time, usually at a fixed price, with volumes sold on a particular day dependent on market conditions.
salakuuntelu
noun
A secret interception of telephone calls or other communications using such a device; also, a recording of such a communication.
salakuuntelulaite
noun
A device used to listen in secretly on telephone calls or other communications. [from 20th c.]
asentaa salakuuntelulaite
verb
(communication, chiefly, law enforcement) To connect a listening and/or recording device to (a communication cable or device) in order to listen in secretly on telephone calls or other communications; also, to secretly listen in on and/or record (a telephone call or other communication). [from 19th c.]
katsella luvatta
verb
(communication, chiefly, law enforcement) To connect a listening and/or recording device to (a communication cable or device) in order to listen in secretly on telephone calls or other communications; also, to secretly listen in on and/or record (a telephone call or other communication). [from 19th c.]
salakuunnella
verb
(communication, chiefly, law enforcement) To connect a listening and/or recording device to (a communication cable or device) in order to listen in secretly on telephone calls or other communications; also, to secretly listen in on and/or record (a telephone call or other communication). [from 19th c.]
työntää ruuvi läpi
verb
(communication, chiefly, law enforcement) To connect a listening and/or recording device to (a communication cable or device) in order to listen in secretly on telephone calls or other communications; also, to secretly listen in on and/or record (a telephone call or other communication). [from 19th c.]
kerjätä
verb
(informal) To ask or beg for (something) to be given for free; to cadge, to scrounge; also, to ask or beg (someone) to give something for free.
kinuta
verb
(informal) To ask or beg for (something) to be given for free; to cadge, to scrounge; also, to ask or beg (someone) to give something for free.
kierteittää reikä
verb
To cut an internal screw thread in (a hole); also, to cut (an internal screw thread) in a hole, or to create an internally threaded hole in (something).
tehdä naaraskierre
verb
To cut an internal screw thread in (a hole); also, to cut (an internal screw thread) in a hole, or to create an internally threaded hole in (something).
tehdä sisäkierre
verb
To cut an internal screw thread in (a hole); also, to cut (an internal screw thread) in a hole, or to create an internally threaded hole in (something).
tehdä ulkokierre
verb
To cut an internal screw thread in (a hole); also, to cut (an internal screw thread) in a hole, or to create an internally threaded hole in (something).
tehdä uroskierre
verb
To cut an internal screw thread in (a hole); also, to cut (an internal screw thread) in a hole, or to create an internally threaded hole in (something).
käyttää (hyväkseen)
verb
To break into or open up (a thing) so as to obtain something; to exploit, to penetrate; tap into.
verottaa
verb
To break into or open up (a thing) so as to obtain something; to exploit, to penetrate; tap into.
kääntää
verb
(board games, card games) To turn over (a playing card or playing piece) to remind players that it has already been used in that round.
laskea
verb
To draw off (a liquid) from a container or other source; also, to draw off a liquid from (a container or other source).
valuttaa
verb
To draw off (a liquid) from a container or other source; also, to draw off a liquid from (a container or other source).
avata
verb
To draw off (a liquid) from a container or other source; also, to draw off a liquid from (a container or other source).
laskea hanasta
verb
To draw off (a liquid) from a container or other source; also, to draw off a liquid from (a container or other source).
poistaa pääjuuri
verb
To draw off (a liquid) from a container or other source; also, to draw off a liquid from (a container or other source).
tapittaa
verb
To draw off (a liquid) from a container or other source; also, to draw off a liquid from (a container or other source).
pakottaa laittamaan kaikki peliin
verb
(poker) To force (an opponent) to place all their poker chips in the pot (that is, to go all in) by wagering all of one's own chips.
tapittaa
verb
To furnish (a container, etc.) with a tap (noun sense 2.2) so that liquid can be drawn.
varustaa hanalla
verb
To furnish (a container, etc.) with a tap (noun sense 2.2) so that liquid can be drawn.
puikottaa
verb
(slang, vulgar) To have sexual intercourse with (someone).
taputtaa
verb
kopauttaa
verb
naputella
verb
naputtaa
verb
kopauttaa
verb
Of a bell, a drum, etc.: to make a sharp noise, often as a signal.
napauttaa
verb
Of a bell, a drum, etc.: to make a sharp noise, often as a signal.
naputtaa
verb
Of a bell, a drum, etc.: to make a sharp noise, often as a signal.

What does "tap" mean?

  1. noun A fitting on a pipe or container that controls the flow of a liquid or gas.
    "She turned on the kitchen tap to fill the kettle."
  2. verb To hit something lightly and briefly, often to get attention or make contact.
    "He tapped her on the shoulder to say hello."
  3. verb To secretly connect a device to a phone line or communication channel in order to listen in.
    "Investigators tapped his phone as part of the fraud inquiry."
  4. verb To draw on or make use of a resource, often one that was previously unused.
    "The company tapped into a new market overseas."

tap in a sentence

  • She turned on the kitchen tap to fill the kettle.
  • He tapped her on the shoulder to say hello.
  • Just tap the icon on your screen to open the app.
  • Investigators tapped his phone as part of the fraud inquiry.

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Common Finnish translations

Frequently asked questions

What is "tap" in Finnish?

"tap" in Finnish is kosketus, napautus, tappi. tap means: A fitting on a pipe or container that controls the flow of a liquid or gas.

How do you use "tap" in a sentence?

Example: "She turned on the kitchen tap to fill the kettle." In Finnish, "tap" is kosketus, napautus, tappi.

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

Yes — Finnish has 41 translations listed for "tap": kosketus, napautus, tappi, rauta, tikun laittaminen ristiin, haaroitus.

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