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trigger in Finnish

trigger in Finnish is liipaisin, laukaisija, laukaisin — trigger means the small lever pulled with a finger to fire a gun.

trigger in Finnish

liipaisin
noun
(firearms) A finger-operated lever used to fire a gun.
laukaisija
noun
A similar device used to activate any mechanism.
laukaisin
noun
A similar device used to activate any mechanism.
laukaisija
noun
An event that initiates others, or incites a response.
alkusysäys
noun
An event that initiates others, or incites a response.
laukaisija
noun
(psychology) An event, experience or other stimulus that initiates a traumatic memory or a strong reaction in a person.
laukaisin
noun
(music) An electronic transducer allowing a drum, cymbal, etc. to control an electronic drum unit or similar device.
liipaisin
noun
(music) A device that manually lengthens (or sometimes shortens) the slide or tubing of a brass instrument, allowing the pitch range to be altered while playing.
triggeri
noun
(music) A device that manually lengthens (or sometimes shortens) the slide or tubing of a brass instrument, allowing the pitch range to be altered while playing.
heräte
noun
(electronics) A pulse in an electronic circuit that initiates some component.
automaattisesti käynnistyvä proseduuri
noun
(databases) An SQL procedure that may be initiated when a record is inserted, updated or deleted; typically used to maintain referential integrity.
triggeri
noun
(databases) An SQL procedure that may be initiated when a record is inserted, updated or deleted; typically used to maintain referential integrity.
käynnistää
verb
laukaista
verb

What does "trigger" mean?

  1. noun The small lever pulled with a finger to fire a gun.
    "He kept his finger off the trigger until he was ready to shoot."
  2. noun Anything that sets off a chain of events or a reaction.
    "The rumor was the trigger for the whole scandal."
  3. verb To cause something to start happening.
    "The announcement triggered a wave of protests."
  4. verb To provoke a strong emotional reaction, especially a distressing one.
    "The film contains scenes that could trigger some viewers."

trigger in a sentence

  • He kept his finger off the trigger until he was ready to shoot.
  • The rumor was the trigger for the whole scandal.
  • Stress is a common trigger for her migraines.
  • The announcement triggered a wave of protests.

Similar words in Finnish

Common Finnish translations

Frequently asked questions

What is "trigger" in Finnish?

"trigger" in Finnish is liipaisin, laukaisija, laukaisin. trigger means: The small lever pulled with a finger to fire a gun.

How do you use "trigger" in a sentence?

Example: "He kept his finger off the trigger until he was ready to shoot." In Finnish, "trigger" is liipaisin, laukaisija, laukaisin.

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

Yes — Finnish has 9 translations listed for "trigger": liipaisin, laukaisija, laukaisin, alkusysäys, triggeri, heräte.

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