soittaa — meaning in English
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English meaning
- blow verb To produce a current of air, especially by expelling breath through the mouth.
- bow noun A weapon made from a curved piece of flexible material strung with a cord, used to shoot arrows.
- call verb To contact someone by phone, or to cry out or shout to get attention.
- chime noun A bell-like instrument, or set of them, that rings out a musical note.
- dial noun A round, marked surface with a needle or pointer used to display a measurement, such as on a clock or gauge.
- drop noun A small round blob of liquid.
- peal noun A loud ringing sound, or a series of them, such as bells, thunder, or laughter.
- play verb To engage in an activity purely for fun or recreation.
- realize verb To become fully aware of a fact or situation, especially one that was true all along.
- ring noun A small circular band, often worn on a finger as jewelry.
- sound noun A sensation perceived by the ear, caused by vibrations traveling through air or another medium.
- toll noun A fee charged for using a road, bridge, or similar route.
Senses
soittaa is used for these senses in English:
- blow (intransitive) To make a sound as a result of being blown.
- bow To play music on (a stringed) instrument using a bow.
- call (ambitransitive) To contact by telephone.
- call up (transitive, idiomatic) To call on the telephone.
- chime (transitive) To cause to sound in harmony; to play a tune, as upon a set of bells; to move or strike in harmony.
- dial (transitive) To select a number, or to call someone, on a telephone, regardless of whether a physical dial is present.
- drop To play (a portion of music) in the manner of a disc jockey.
- peal (intransitive) To sound with a peal or peals.
blow — full definition
- verb To produce a current of air, especially by expelling breath through the mouth.
- verb To explode or shatter suddenly, or to cause something to do so.
- verb (informal) To waste or squander, especially money or an opportunity.
- noun A hard hit or strike.
- noun A sudden shock or setback.
bow — full definition
- noun A weapon made from a curved piece of flexible material strung with a cord, used to shoot arrows.
- noun A rod strung with hair, used to play a stringed instrument.
- noun A knot with two loops, often used for decoration or to tie laces.
- verb To bend forward at the waist, or lower the head, as a sign of respect or greeting.
- verb To give in or stop resisting.