tether in Finnish
tether in Finnish is lieka, mahdollisuuksien raja, turvaköysi — tether means a rope or chain that keeps an animal or object within a limited range while still allowing some movement.
tether in Finnish
lieka
A rope, cable etc. that holds something in place whilst allowing some movement.
mahdollisuuksien raja
(figurative) The limit of one's abilities, resources, patience, etc.
turvaköysi
(nautical, sailing) A strong rope or line that connects a sailor's safety harness to the boat's jackstay.
panna liekaan
(transitive) To restrict with, or as if with, a tether.
What does "tether" mean?
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noun A rope or chain that keeps an animal or object within a limited range while still allowing some movement.
"The goat grazed at the end of its tether."
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noun The limit of someone's patience, resources, or ability to cope.
"After three sleepless nights, she was at the end of her tether."
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verb To tie something up so it cannot move far.
"They tethered the boat to the dock overnight."
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verb To connect a phone to another device so it can share its internet connection.
"I tethered my laptop to my phone when the café Wi-Fi went down."
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tether in a sentence
- The goat grazed at the end of its tether.
- After three sleepless nights, she was at the end of her tether.
- They tethered the boat to the dock overnight.
- I tethered my laptop to my phone when the café Wi-Fi went down.
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What is "tether" in Finnish?
"tether" in Finnish is lieka, mahdollisuuksien raja, turvaköysi. tether means: A rope or chain that keeps an animal or object within a limited range while still allowing some movement.
How do you use "tether" in a sentence?
Example: "The goat grazed at the end of its tether." In Finnish, "tether" is lieka, mahdollisuuksien raja, turvaköysi.
Are there other ways to say "tether" in Finnish?
Yes — Finnish has 4 translations listed for "tether": lieka, mahdollisuuksien raja, turvaköysi, panna liekaan.
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