hätkähdys — meaning in English

English meaning

• start verb To begin doing something or set something in motion.
• startle verb To give someone a sudden shock or fright, usually without real danger.

Senses

hätkähdys is used for these senses in English:

• start A sudden involuntary movement.
• startle A sudden motion or shock caused by an unexpected alarm, surprise, or apprehension of danger.

start — full definition

1. verb To begin doing something or set something in motion.
2. verb To get an engine or machine running.
3. verb To jerk or flinch suddenly from surprise or fear.
4. noun The beginning point of something, such as an activity, race, or period of time.

startle — full definition

1. verb To give someone a sudden shock or fright, usually without real danger.
2. noun A sudden jolt of surprise or alarm.

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