wring in Finnish
wring in Finnish is vääntö, puristettu neste, ahdistaa — wring means to twist and squeeze something, especially wet fabric, to force liquid out of it.
wring in Finnish
vääntö
(also, figuratively) A powerful squeezing or twisting action.
puristettu neste
(dated) Followed by down: the product of wringing, such as cider or wine.
ahdistaa
Of a thing (such as footwear): to pinch or press (a person or part of their body), causing pain.
puristaa
Of a thing (such as footwear): to pinch or press (a person or part of their body), causing pain.
imeyttää
(materials science) To slide (two ultraflat surfaces) together such that their faces bond.
puristaa
väännellä
To clasp and twist (hands) together due to distress, sorrow, etc.
väännellä
To cause distress or pain to (a person or their heart, soul, etc.); to distress, to torment.
vääntää
To cause distress or pain to (a person or their heart, soul, etc.); to distress, to torment.
vääntää
vääntää niskat nurin
(archaic, or, Britain, dialectal, also, figuratively) To cause (someone or something) physical harm, injury, or pain; specifically, by applying pressure or by twisting; to harm, to hurt, to injure.
vääntyä
To be engaged in clasping and twisting (especially the hands), or exerting pressure.
What does "wring" mean?
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verb To twist and squeeze something, especially wet fabric, to force liquid out of it.
"She wrung out the wet towel over the sink."
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verb To twist and clasp the hands together from distress or anxiety.
"He wrung his hands nervously while waiting for the results."
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verb To obtain something with difficulty or by applying pressure, such as forcing out a confession.
"The journalist finally wrung a confession out of the suspect."
wring in a sentence
- She wrung out the wet towel over the sink.
- He wrung his hands nervously while waiting for the results.
- The journalist finally wrung a confession out of the suspect.
Common Finnish translations
Frequently asked questions
What is "wring" in Finnish?
"wring" in Finnish is vääntö, puristettu neste, ahdistaa. wring means: To twist and squeeze something, especially wet fabric, to force liquid out of it.
How do you use "wring" in a sentence?
Example: "She wrung out the wet towel over the sink." In Finnish, "wring" is vääntö, puristettu neste, ahdistaa.
Are there other ways to say "wring" in Finnish?
Yes — Finnish has 9 translations listed for "wring": vääntö, puristettu neste, ahdistaa, puristaa, imeyttää, väännellä.
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