Finnish–English dictionary

vitoa

To separate the woody fibre from (flax, hemp, etc.) by beating; to swingle.

vitonen

(slang) A banknote with a value of five units of currency.

vitriini

A piece of furniture, constructed partially of transparent glass or plastic, within which items can be displayed.

vitsa

A stick, rod or bundle of twigs made from birch wood, used for punishment.

vitsailija

One who jests, jokes or teases.

vitsailla

To tell a joke; to talk in a playful manner; to make fun of something or someone.

vitsailu

A playful remark; a jest.

vitsaus

(countable) A cause of misery or ruin.

vitsi

(informal) A joke.

vitsikäs

Showing humor; witty, jocular.

vitsiniekka

One who jests, jokes or teases.

vittu

Used to place emphasis upon something or someone; sometimes, but not always, when actually addressing a man.

vittuilla

(transitive, colloquial) To nag or criticize; to annoy (someone). [from 19th c.]

vittumainen

Extremely offensive or unpleasant; very annoying, contemptible, or odious.

vitun

(slang) Very. Intensifier.

vitun ruma

(slang, vulgar) Extremely ugly.

vituttaa

(intransitive) To cause or induce displeasure or irritation.

viuh

(onomatopoeia) Imitative of high-pitched sound of a small object moving rapidly through air.

viuhahdus

A prank in which one runs through a public place wearing little or no clothing, usually to amuse others.

viuhahtaa

To move with a rushing or swirling sound

viuhahtaja

(slang) Someone who exposes themselves indecently; someone who ‘flashes’ their genitals.

viuhina

The high-pitched sound of a small object moving rapidly through air.

viuhka

A hand-held device consisting of concertinaed material, or slats of material, gathered together at one end, that may be opened out into the shape of a sector of a circle and waved back and forth in order to move air towards oneself and cool oneself.

viuhtoa

(transitive) To wave or swing vigorously

viuhua

To make a rustling sound while moving.

viuhuttaa

(transitive) To flourish with a swishing sound.

viulisti

One who plays the fiddle.

viulu

(string instrument) A small unfretted stringed instrument with four strings tuned (lowest to highest) G-D-A-E, usually held against the chin and played with a bow.

viulunrakentaja

A person who, or a business which, makes or repairs stringed wooden musical instruments, such as lutes, violins, and guitars.

vivahde

(figuratively) A character; aspect.

vivahtaa

To detect (a flavour or taste, or food or drink); to taste; specifically, to enjoy or linger on (a flavour or taste, or food and drink); to relish.

vivahteikas

Having nuances; possessed of multiple layers of detail, pattern, or meaning.

vivuta

(transitive) To move with a lever.

Vladivostok

A city and seaport in the Russian Far East, on the Sea of Japan, near North Korea; the administrative centre of Primorsky Krai.

vlogi

(Internet) A weblog using video as its primary presentation format. [from 21st c.]

vodka

A clear distilled alcoholic liquor made from grain mash.

vohkia

(transitive, UK, Ireland, Commonwealth, law enforcement, slang) To arrest.

vohveli

A thin, conical confection baked from crepe batter, sealed at its apex, used to hold ice cream while it is being eaten.

vohvelikeksi

A light, thin, flat biscuit/cookie.

voi

An expression of sorrow or mourning.

voi hurja

(somewhat, dated) A general exclamation of surprise or frustration.

voi kiesus

(euphemistic) An exclamation denoting surprise or frustration.

voi olla

(as a pro-sentence) Perhaps that is true (expressing no commitment to a decision or a neutral viewpoint to a statement).

voi sentään!

(dated, euphemistic) A mild expression of annoyance.

voi voi

An expression in sympathy at another's pain.

voida

(modal, _, auxiliary, _, verb, defective, informal) May; to be permitted or enabled to.

voida hyvin

(intransitive) To be successful; to succeed; to be fortunate or prosperous; to thrive; to make gain.

voida majoittua

(intransitive) To be, or appear to be, in repose; to be quiet; to be unemployed, unused, or unagitated; to rest; to lie dormant.

voida maksaa

(transitive) To receive or accept (something) as payment or compensation.

voida pahoin

To be nauseated; said of the stomach.

voide

(medicine) A viscous aqueous oil or fat emulsion with a medicament added, used to apply that medicament to the skin. (compare with ointment)

voidella

(transitive) To spread butter on.

voidella kananmunalla

(cooking) To coat (a food ingredient) with or dip (a food ingredient) in beaten egg (noun sense 1.1.1) during the process of preparing a dish.

voidella vaseliinilla

To lubricate with vaseline.

voihkaisu

A low sound associated with extended suffering, sorrow, and toil.

voihke

A low, mournful cry of pain, sorrow or pleasure.

voihkia

(intransitive) To make a moan or similar sound. [from 18th c.]

voihkina

A low, mournful cry of pain, sorrow or pleasure.

voihkinta

A low, mournful cry of pain, sorrow or pleasure.

voikko

A horse with a golden-colored coat and a white or cream-colored mane and tail.

voikku

(chess) One of the figures used in playing chess, specifically a higher-value figure as distinguished from a pawn; (by extension) those with which draughts, backgammon, and other similar board games are played.

voikola

A hard candy made from butter, brown sugar, syrup and vanilla.

voikukankeltainen

Of a yellow colour, like that of the flower.

voikukka

(countable) Any of the several species of plant in the genus Taraxacum, characterised by yellow flower heads and notched, broad-ended leaves, especially the common dandelion (Taraxacum officinale).

voile

A sheer curtain or fabric.

voilee

A sheer curtain or fabric.

voileipä

A German open sandwich.

voileipäkakku

(UK) A layer cake or sandwich cake.

voileipäkeksi

A dry, thin, crispy baked bread (usually salty or savoury, but sometimes sweet, as in the case of graham crackers and animal crackers).

voileipäpöytä

A Swedish-style buffet comprising a variety of cold sandwiches and other dishes; (by extension) any buffet with a wide selection of dishes.

voima

Physical strength; muscularity.

voimaa pursuava

Pulsing with energy or activity.

voimaannuttaa

(transitive) To give someone more confidence and/or strength to do something, often by enabling them to increase their control over their own life or situation.

voimaantuminen

The state of being empowered (either generally, or specifically).

voimailla

(intransitive) To perform physical activity for health or training.

voimakas

Done with intensity or to a great degree; thorough.

voimakas aurinkosuoja

A sunscreen with a high sun protection factor (SPF).

voimakas virta

A fast-moving current of water.

voimakas vuorovesivirtaus

A particularly strong tidal current.

voimakeinot

(uncountable) Power exerted against will or consent; compulsory power; violence; coercion.

voimakkaasti

(music) Loudly, as a dynamic in a piece of music.

voimakkuinen

(of a sound) Of great intensity.

voimakkuus

The characteristic or quality of being forceful

voimallinen

Very strong; possessing might.

voimamies

A man who performs feats of strength, as in competitions or as an attraction in a circus.

voimankäyttö

(legal) Either unlawful violence, as in a "forced entry", or lawful compulsion.

voimanlähde

The portion of a vehicle devoted to providing energy for motion; the engine or motor.

voimannäyttö

A show of military force.

voimansiirto

(automotive, trucking, heavy equipment) A device, usually an assembly of gears (gearbox) plus a clutch or torque converter, through which power is sent from the engine to the driveshaft in an automobile (motor car or motor truck).

voimapari

One of the pairs of plates of two metals which compose a voltaic battery, called a voltaic couple or galvanic couple.

voimasana

(linguistics) A word that adds to the strength of a phrase without affecting its meaning (such as fuckin in "there's no fuckin way he's gonna get away with it").

voimassa

Actually in effect.

voimassa oleva

In action; actually proceeding; working; in force

voimassaoleva

Acceptable, proper or correct; in accordance with the rules.

voimassaolo

(uncountable) The state of being binding and enforceable, as in a rule, policy, or law.

voimat

(countable) A group organized for the goal of attacking, controling, or constraining, especially one with a set command structure (in particular, a military or police group).

voimatekijä

(metonymically) A strong or influential nation, company, or other such body.

voimaton

Deficient in physical strength.

voimattomuus

(pathology) Lack or loss of strength, usually due to a disease.

voimavara

A source of value, distinction or honour.

voimistaa

(transitive) To render larger, more extended, or more intense.

voimistaminen

The act or process of intensifying, or of making more intense.

voimistelija

One who performs (the sport of) gymnastics.

voimistella

(intransitive) To perform physical activity for health or training.

voimistelu

(in the plural) Physical exercises with the participation of a multitude of muscles and often minimal equipment (thus, usually bodyweight exercises); strength training aspects and cardio aspects are both involved, and stamina is often a focus.

voimistelupuku

A one-piece skintight garment with or without sleeves and without legs (often worn by gymnasts, acrobats, wrestlers, female swimmers, etc.)

voimistua

To become better; to improve in condition; especially of animals, by feeding; to fatten up. [from late 16th c.]

voinen

Made with or tasting of butter.

vointi

The health status of a medical patient.

voipunut

Looking exhausted, worried, or poor in condition

voipuu

The fruit of this tree, having a thin, tart, nutritious pulp that surrounds a relatively large, oil-rich seed.

voipuun pähkinä

The fruit of this tree, having a thin, tart, nutritious pulp that surrounds a relatively large, oil-rich seed.

voisarvi

A curved pastry.

voitelija

Someone or something that greases (applies grease).

voitelu

The act of anointing with oil or other liquids.

voiteluaine

(uncountable) Any viscous liquid or paste, such as a lubricant, used in preparing a surface.

voitollisuus

(business) Financial profitability.

voitonjuhla

A magnificent and imposing ceremonial performed in honor of a victor.

voitonmerkki

A sign of victory or peace made by raising the index and middle fingers with the palm outwards.

voitonriemu

The act of exulting; great joy at success or victory, or at any advantage gained; rapturous delight

voitonriemuinen

Rejoicing in victory or success; displaying triumph; exultant.

voitonriemuisesti

In a triumphant manner.

voittaa

(transitive) To win against; to defeat or overcome; to do or be better than (someone); to excel in a particular, competitive event.

voittaa + the distance in adessive case

(chiefly, US, horse racing, archaic) Of a racehorse: to beat (another horse) by a certain distance; also (passive voice) , to cause (a horse) to be disqualified by beating it by a certain distance.

voittaa ajan loputtua

(chess, intransitive) To lose on time, especially in a blitz game; when using a traditional analog chess clock, a flag would fall when time expired.

voittaa este

To overcome an obstacle.

voittaa hiuksenhienosti

(transitive) To defeat (as in a race or other contest) by a narrow margin; sometimes with out.

voittaa liput liehuen

(intransitive, sports) To win easily and convincingly.

voittaja

One who has won or often wins.

voittamaton

Difficult to defeat or overcome.

voittaminen

The act of gaining; acquisition.

voitto

The act or instance of being defeated, of being overcome or vanquished; a loss.

voitto kotiin

Used to encourage someone to achieve success, or to celebrate a success or triumph.

voittoa tavoittelematon

Not seeking to produce a profit (a financial gain).

voittoa tavoittelematon yhdistys

Ellipsis of nonprofit organization (“an organization that exists for reasons other than to make a profit, such as a charitable, educational or service organization”).

voittoisa

Being the winner in a contest, struggle, war, etc.

voittoisasti

in a victorious manner; as part of a victory

voittokäsi

(card games) A very good hand of cards, likely to win.

voittomaali

(sports) A point or goal that wins a competition.

voittoputki

A series of tries in a game that were successful.

voivotella

(transitive) To moan or complain about (something).

vokaabeli

(linguistics) A word or utterance, especially with reference to its form rather than its meaning.

vokaali

(phonetics) Consisting of, or characterized by, voice, or tone produced in the larynx, which may be modified, either by resonance, as in the case of the vowels, or by obstructive action, as in certain consonants, such as v, l, etc., or by both, as in the nasals m, n, ng.

vokaalien välinen

(phonetics) Existing or occurring between vowels.

vokaalienvälinen

(phonetics) Existing or occurring between vowels.

vokaalinen

Formed by nature; not manufactured or created by artificial processes. [from 15th c.]

vokaalisto

(linguistics) The vowel sounds used in a language.

vokaaliyhtymä

(prosody, phonetics, sometimes, uncountable) A syllable break between two vowels, without an intervening consonant.

vokaatio

An invitation to take charge of or serve a church as its pastor.

vokalisti

A singer; a person who likes to sing.