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toughen in Finnish

toughen in Finnish is karkaista, koventaa, vahvistaa — toughen means to make something stronger or more resistant to damage.

toughen in Finnish

karkaista
verb
(transitive) To make tough.
koventaa
verb
(transitive) To make tough.
vahvistaa
verb
(transitive) To make tough.
karkaistua
verb
(intransitive) To become tough.
koventua
verb
(intransitive) To become tough.
vahvistua
verb
(intransitive) To become tough.

What does "toughen" mean?

  1. verb To make something stronger or more resistant to damage.
    "The coating is designed to toughen the glass against impacts."
  2. verb To become tougher or more resilient.
    "His skin toughened after years of working outdoors."
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toughen in a sentence

  • The coating is designed to toughen the glass against impacts.
  • His skin toughened after years of working outdoors.
  • Regulators plan to toughen safety standards next year.

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Frequently asked questions

What is "toughen" in Finnish?

"toughen" in Finnish is karkaista, koventaa, vahvistaa. toughen means: To make something stronger or more resistant to damage.

How do you use "toughen" in a sentence?

Example: "The coating is designed to toughen the glass against impacts." In Finnish, "toughen" is karkaista, koventaa, vahvistaa.

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

Yes — Finnish has 6 translations listed for "toughen": karkaista, koventaa, vahvistaa, karkaistua, koventua, vahvistua.

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