Finnish–English dictionary

aukottaa

(transitive) To cut, dig, or bore a hole or holes in.

auktori

A creative artist, especially a film director, seen as having a specific, recognisable artistic vision, and who is seen as the single or preeminent ‘author’ of their works.

auktorisointi

(countable) An act of authorizing.

auktorisoitu

Explicitly allowed.

auktoritatiivinen

Arising or originating from a figure of authority.

auktoriteetti

(uncountable) Power or right to make or enforce rules, give orders, or impose obligation; or a position having such power or right.

Aukusti

A en given name, risen in popularity since the 18th century.

aula

A lobby, corridor, or waiting room, used in a hotel, theater, etc.

aulabaari

An establishment, similar to a bar, that serves alcohol and often plays background music or shows television.

auliisti

Without unwillingness or hesitation; showing readiness.

aulis

(Of acts, speech, etc.) Appropriate, apt, felicitous.

auma

Straw, hay etc. stored in a stack for winter fodder, commonly protected with thatch.

aumata

(intransitive, agriculture) To make stooks.

Aune

A en given name.

aura

(also, parapsychology) A supposed emanation from and surrounding a living person or thing, regarded by mystics as consisting of the essence of the individual. [from 1870]

aura-auto

A motorized vehicle that is used to push snow off flat surfaces such as roads and parking lots.

aurata

(transitive) To use a plough on soil to prepare for planting.

auraus

(skiing, skating) A maneuver in which the tips of the skis or skates point inwards and the back ends point outwards.

aurauskulma

(automotive) An alignment of the wheels of a road vehicle, either positive (toe in), meaning the wheels are closer together at the front than at the back, or negative (toe out), the other way round.

auringon hajasäteily

(physics) Diffuse sky radiation—solar radiation reaching the earth's surface after having been scattered from the direct solar beam by molecules or suspensoids in the atmosphere.

auringon paahtama

(of human skin) Having a sunburn or dark tan; having been burned by the sun's rays.

auringonkehä

A circular band of coloured light, visible around the sun or moon etc., caused by reflection and refraction of light by ice crystals in the atmosphere.

auringonkukka

A bright yellow, like that of the flower petals.

auringonlasku

The light and heat which are received from the sun; sunshine or sunlight.

auringonnousu

(countable) The rising of the sun.

auringonpaiste

The light and heat which are received from the sun; sunshine or sunlight.

auringonpaisteinen

(of weather or a day) Featuring a lot of sunshine.

auringonpistos

(medicine) Heat stroke caused by an excessive exposure to the sun's rays.

auringonpolttama

A burn on the skin caused by excess exposure to the sun's rays.

auringonsäde

A visible, narrow, and intense (relative to ambient light) ray of sunlight.

auringonsäteily

The incident radiant energy emitted by the sun which reaches a unit area over a period of time, typically measured over a horizontal area at the Earth's surface or at the top of Earth's atmosphere.

auringonsäteilyn voimakkuus

The rate of delivery of such radiation.

auringonvalo

The light and heat which are received from the sun; sunshine or sunlight.

auringonvarjo

A small light umbrella used as protection from the sun.

Aurinko

The star at the center of the Solar System (our solar system), which shines in our sky, represented in astronomy and astrology by ☉.

aurinkohoito

The act or process of exposing to the rays of the sun, such as for the purpose of medical treatment, drying or maturing, as fruits, drugs, etc., or of rendering acid, as vinegar.

aurinkohuone

A room used for its abundant sunlight, especially one in a residence with numerous large glass windows.

aurinkoinen

(of weather or a day) Featuring a lot of sunshine.

aurinkoisuus

(figurative) Geniality or cheerfulness.

aurinkokello

A device measuring the time of day by the position of a shadow cast by a pole or plate (gnomon) upon an engraved series of marks.

aurinkokuivaus

The act or process of exposing to the rays of the sun, such as for the purpose of medical treatment, drying or maturing, as fruits, drugs, etc., or of rendering acid, as vinegar.

aurinkokylpy

The act or process of exposing to the rays of the sun, such as for the purpose of medical treatment, drying or maturing, as fruits, drugs, etc., or of rendering acid, as vinegar.

aurinkokypsytys

The act or process of exposing to the rays of the sun, such as for the purpose of medical treatment, drying or maturing, as fruits, drugs, etc., or of rendering acid, as vinegar.

aurinkolasit

(colloquial) Sunglasses.

aurinkorasva

A topical substance formulated to protect the skin from the harmful effects of ultraviolet radiation by absorbing, reflecting or scattering ultraviolet rays.

aurinkosuoja

A topical substance formulated to protect the skin from the harmful effects of ultraviolet radiation by absorbing, reflecting or scattering ultraviolet rays.

aurinkovarjo

A cloth-covered frame used for protection against rain or sun.

aurinkovoide

A topical substance formulated to protect the skin from the harmful effects of ultraviolet radiation by absorbing, reflecting or scattering ultraviolet rays.

australialainen

Of, from, or pertaining to Australia, the Australian people or Australian languages.

australialainen jalkapallo

A variety of football devised in Australia, played on an oval field with an oval ball that players try to kick between the goalposts or between a central and outer post.

australiansotka

A brown diving duck, Aythya australis, native to Australia.

autenttinen

Of the same origin as claimed; genuine.

autenttisesti

In an authentic manner; genuinely

autenttisuus

The quality of being genuine or not corrupted from the original, of having the same origin (or attribution, commitment, intention, etc.) as claimed.

autere

Very fine solid particles (smoke, dust) or liquid droplets (moisture) suspended in the air, slightly limiting visibility. (Compare fog, mist.)

autio

desolate

autioittaa

To deprive of inhabitants.

autioittaminen

An act of consuming agricultural resources (crops, livestock), especially as plunder.

autiomaa

A wasteland; an uninhabited desolate region; a wilderness or desert.

autisti

An autistic person, a person with autism.

autistinen

Having autism, or pertaining to autism.

auto

Relating to cars or the driving of cars.

auto-

Reflexive, regarding or to oneself.

autoilija

One who drives a motor vehicle.

autoilla

(intransitive, dated) To travel by automobile.

autoilu

The act of operating a motorized vehicle; especially, driving a car (motorcar).

autoimmuuni

(pathology, immunology) Of or pertaining to autoimmunity.

autoklaavata

(transitive) To sterilize laboratory equipment in an autoclave.

autoklaavi

A strong, pressurized, heated vessel, as for laboratory experiments, sterilization, cooking or mineral processing.

autoklavoida

(transitive) To sterilize laboratory equipment in an autoclave.

autokorjaamo

(chiefly, Commonwealth, dated, in, _, US) A place where cars are serviced and repaired.

autokratia

(uncountable) A form of government in which unlimited power is held by a single individual.

autoktoni

(formal) The earliest inhabitant of an area; an indigenous person.

autoktoninen

Native to the place where found; indigenous.

autokulkue

A procession of cars carrying VIPs, especially political figures.

autokuorma

The contents of an automobile (passengers, supplies, etc.) for one trip.

autolautta

(watercraft) A boat or ship used to transport people, smaller vehicles and goods from one port to another, usually on a regular schedule.

autoliike

A place that sells items, especially cars.

automaatio

The act or process of converting the controlling of a machine or device to a more automatic system, such as computer or electronic controls.

automaatti

Automatic.

automaattiase

A semi-automatic pistol.

automaattiauto

A car with an automatic transmission; the transmission itself.

automaattinen

Automatic.

automaattiohjaus

(aviation, nautical) A mechanical, electrical, or hydraulic system used to guide a vehicle without assistance from a human being.

automaattisesti

In an automatic manner.

automaattisesti käynnistyvä proseduuri

(databases) An SQL procedure that may be initiated when a record is inserted, updated or deleted; typically used to maintain referential integrity.

automaattivaihteistoinen auto

A car with an automatic transmission; the transmission itself.

automatisointi

The act or process of converting the controlling of a machine or device to a more automatic system, such as computer or electronic controls.

automatisoitu

Made automatic.

automobiili

(US, Canada, Philippines, AU, NZ) A type of motor vehicle designed to move on the ground under its own stored power and intended to carry a driver, a small number of additional passengers, and a very limited amount of other load.

auton alle jäänyt eläin

(chiefly, US, automotive) The killing of an animal by a road vehicle.

auton vuokraus

The temporary hiring or leasing of a vehicle.

autonkuljettaja

A person employed to drive a private motor car or a hired car of executive or luxury class (like a limousine).

autonomia

(government, countable) A self-governing country or region.

autonominen

Self-governing. Intelligent, sentient, self-aware, thinking, feeling, governing independently.

autonrämä

(automotive, slang) An old, worn-out car. From a stereotypical one backfiring, making banging noises.

autonromu

(automotive, slang) An old, worn-out car. From a stereotypical one backfiring, making banging noises.

autonrotisko

(automotive, slang) An old, worn-out car. From a stereotypical one backfiring, making banging noises.

autopilotti

(aviation, nautical) A mechanical, electrical, or hydraulic system used to guide a vehicle without assistance from a human being.

autoradio

(countable) Any audio playing device, such as the on-board entertainment system in a car, usually including a radio receiver as well as the capability to play audio from recorded media; see also car radio.

autoretki

A ride in a vehicle taken solely for pleasure or enjoyment, especially a vehicle ride taken with no particular goal or purpose and just for the pleasure or enjoyment of a vehicle ride.

autoritaarinen

Tending to impose one's demands upon others as if one were an authority.

autoritaarinen johtaja

One who commands absolute obedience to his or her authority.

autosaattue

A group of vehicles travelling together for safety, especially one with an escort.

autoseksuaalisuus

Sexual attraction toward oneself.

autossa

Carried or used on or in a vehicle or vessel.

autotalli

A building (or section of a building) used to store a car or cars, tools and other miscellaneous items.

auts

An expression of one's own physical pain.

auttaa

(transitive) To provide support to; to further the progress of; to help; to assist.

auttaa maailmaan

(formal, with "of") To assist (a female) in bearing, that is, in bringing forth (a child).

auttaja

One who helps; an aide; assistant; auxiliary.

auttamaton

Unmanageable; impervious to correction by punishment or pain.

auttava

Basic; minimal; with less than, or only the minimum, necessary.

auttavainen

(formal) Providing assistance or help; assistive, facilitative, helpful. [from 16th c.]

autuaallisesti

In a blessed or holy manner.

autuas

Extremely happy; full of joy; experiencing, indicating, causing, or characterized by bliss.

autuus

Perfect happiness.

auvoisa

Feeling great well-being or elation or intense happiness; characterized by euphoria

avaaja

Someone who sets something in motion.

avaamaton

not yet opened; still closed

avaaminen

An act or instance of making or becoming open.

avaimenreikä

Any small opening resembling the hole for a key in shape or function; especially, one that gives a vista of, or access to, a space beyond.

avaimet käteen

Ready to use without further assembly or test; supplied in a state that is ready to turn on and operate (typically refers to an assembly that is outsourced for manufacture).

avain

(music) A symbol found on a musical staff that indicates the pitches represented by the lines and the spaces on the staff [from Template:SAFESUBST: c.]

avainhenkilö

(idiomatic, informal) Someone very important; a VIP.

avainkenttä

In instruments with a keyboard such as an organ or piano, one of the levers, or especially the exposed front end of it, which are depressed to cause a particular sound or note to be produced.

avainketju

An ornamental piece holding such a chain or ring.

avainkoodi

A code that serves to unlock something, such as an electronic door or a car stereo (as an antitheft measure).

avainkortti

A usually plastic card which stores a digital signature that is used to operate an electronic access control lock.

avainnauha

(by extension) A cord worn around the neck, shoulder, or wrist which is attached to a small object to be carried such as an identity card or security pass, key, knife, or whistle.

avainnippu

A ring, normally of metal or plastic, for holding keys together.

avainrengas

An ornamental piece holding such a chain or ring.

avainsana

(cryptography) Any word#Noun used as the key to a code.

avaintaa

(radio) To operate (the transmitter switch of a two-way radio).

avajaiset

The initial period when an art exhibition, fashion show, etc. is first opened, especially the first evening.

avanne

(medicine) An exit point created by such surgical procedure.

avantgardistinen

Innovative and pioneering, especially when extremely or obviously so.

avantgardistit

Any group of people who invent or promote new techniques or concepts, especially in the arts.

avanto

An open space in the ice on a river or lake.

avara

(figurative) Considerable in amount.

avarakatseinen

Tending to permit, allow, understand, or accept something.

avartaa

Of a forest fire or bushfire, to spread to the crowns of the trees and thence move from tree to tree independent of the surface fire.

avaruus

Originating from outside of the Earth's atmosphere, from space, or from another planet; alien to Earth or its environment.

avaruusalus

(astronautics) A manned vehicle that flies through space.

avaruuslentäjä

A member of the crew of a spaceship or other spacecraft that travels beyond Earth's atmosphere, or someone trained to serve that purpose.

avaruusolento

Pertaining to extraterrestrial life; typical of an extraterrestrial creature.

avaruusolio

Pertaining to extraterrestrial life; typical of an extraterrestrial creature.

avaruuspöly

Dust which exists in outer space or has fallen from outer space to Earth.

avata

To correspond to; to be in harmony with; to be in agreement with.

avata (viesti)

(transitive) To convert a code or cipher to plain text.