undertow in Finnish
undertow in Finnish is aaltojen imu, imu, paluuvirtaus — undertow means a strong current beneath the surface of the water that pulls back out to sea after a wave breaks.
undertow in Finnish
aaltojen imu
A short-range flow of water returning seaward from the waves breaking on the shore.
imu
A short-range flow of water returning seaward from the waves breaking on the shore.
paluuvirtaus
A short-range flow of water returning seaward from the waves breaking on the shore.
pohjavire
(by extension) A feeling that runs contrary to one's normal one.
What does "undertow" mean?
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noun A strong current beneath the surface of the water that pulls back out to sea after a wave breaks.
"Swimmers were warned about a dangerous undertow near the pier."
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noun A hidden feeling or force that runs contrary to the more obvious mood or situation.
"Beneath the celebration there was an undertow of tension between the two families."
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undertow in a sentence
- Swimmers were warned about a dangerous undertow near the pier.
- Beneath the celebration there was an undertow of tension between the two families.
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What is "undertow" in Finnish?
"undertow" in Finnish is aaltojen imu, imu, paluuvirtaus. undertow means: A strong current beneath the surface of the water that pulls back out to sea after a wave breaks.
How do you use "undertow" in a sentence?
Example: "Swimmers were warned about a dangerous undertow near the pier." In Finnish, "undertow" is aaltojen imu, imu, paluuvirtaus.
Are there other ways to say "undertow" in Finnish?
Yes — Finnish has 4 translations listed for "undertow": aaltojen imu, imu, paluuvirtaus, pohjavire.
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