tiukka — meaning in English
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English meaning
- exacting adjective Demanding a lot from people; hard to satisfy.
- extreme adj Of the greatest possible degree or intensity.
- fast adj Moving or able to move at high speed; quick.
- hard adj Solid and firm; not easily broken, cut, or dented.
- shrill adj High-pitched and sharp, often unpleasantly so.
- snug adj Warm, cosy, and comfortable.
- strict adj Demanding that rules be followed exactly, with little tolerance for exceptions.
- stringent adjective Very strict, precise, and demanding; allowing little flexibility.
- strong adjective Physically powerful; capable of exerting or withstanding great force.
- taut adj Pulled or stretched tight, with no slack.
- tight adj Fitting closely, firmly fixed, or held firmly in place; not loose.
Senses
tiukka is used for these senses in English:
- exacting Making great demands; difficult to satisfy.
- extreme Drastic, or of great severity.
- fast (dated) Firmly or securely fixed in place; stable. [from 9th c.]
- hard (of drink or drugs) Strong.
- shrill (figuratively, derogatory, especially of a woman) Fierce, loud, strident.
- snug Close-fitting.
- strict Strained; drawn close; tight.
- strict Governed or governing by exact rules; observing exact rules; severe; rigorous.
exacting — full definition
- adjective Demanding a lot from people; hard to satisfy.
- adjective Requiring great care, precision, or effort to do properly.
extreme — full definition
- adj Of the greatest possible degree or intensity.
- adj Very far from what is moderate or normal, especially in views or behaviour.
- noun The furthest or highest point of something; one end of a range.