Finnish–English dictionary

höyrykeitin

A kitchen vessel for steaming, boiling or heating food.

höyrykypsennetty

Cooked by steaming.

höyrylaiva

A ship or vessel propelled by steam power.

höyrymäinen

Of or relating to vapour; also, having the characteristics or consistency of vapour.

höyrymatkailu

Travel by means of a steam-powered vehicle.

höyryn peitossa

Of a thing: covered or hidden by vapour, fog, or mist.

höyrypää

(pejorative) One who angers easily or goes in search of arguments or fights.

höyrypesuri

A vessel in which articles are subjected to the action of steam, as in washing and in various processes of manufacture.

höyrypitoisuus

(thermodynamics) In a two-phase liquid–vapor mixture, the ratio of the mass of vapor present to the total mass of the mixture.

höyrystää

(ambitransitive) To turn into vapor.

höyrystäminen

A destruction of something by turning it into vapor.

höyrystin

A piece of equipment used to evaporate the solvent from a solution.

höyrystyä

(ergative) To transition from a liquid state into a gaseous state.

höyrystyminen

The process of a liquid converting to the gaseous state.

höyrytä

(transitive) To expose (something) to fumes; specifically, to expose wood, etc., to ammonia in order to produce dark tints.

höyrytetty

Cooked by steaming.

höyrytin

A vessel in which articles are subjected to the action of steam, as in washing and in various processes of manufacture.

höyryttää

(transitive) To expose (something) to fumes; specifically, to expose wood, etc., to ammonia in order to produce dark tints.

höyryttyä

(transitive) To cover with condensed water vapor.

höyrytys

The act of fumigating, or applying smoke or vapor, as for disinfection.

höystää

(American spelling, transitive) To add flavoring to something.

höyste

(cooking) Adding a layer of fat to render the surface of cookware non-stick.

höyty

(ornithology) The flattened, web-like part of a feather, consisting of a series of barbs on either side of the shaft.

höytysäde

(ornithology) One of the many side branches of a feather, which collectively constitute the vane.

hrr

Used to express being cold, to show shivering.

Hruštšov

English transliteration of the Russian surname Хрущёв; usually refers to the Russian revolutionary and Soviet Secretary of the Central Committee of the CPSU(b) Nikita Khrushchev.

HTML

Initialism of Hypertext Markup Language.

hu-huu

The cry of an owl

Hudson

(with the) A river in the United States, flowing from Lake Tear of the Clouds in Keene, New York into the Upper New York Bay at New York City; named for English explorer Henry Hudson.

Hudsonjoki

(with the) A river in the United States, flowing from Lake Tear of the Clouds in Keene, New York into the Upper New York Bay at New York City; named for English explorer Henry Hudson.

huh

Used to express relief of tension, fatigue, or surprise.

huh huh

Used to express relief of tension, fatigue, or surprise.

huhhuh

Used to express relief of tension, fatigue, or surprise.

huhmar

(countable) A hollow vessel used to pound, crush, rub, grind or mix ingredients with a pestle.

huhtasieni

A true morel; any of several fungi in the genus Morchella, the upper part of which is covered with a reticulated and pitted hymenium.

huhti

Abbreviation of April.

huhtikuu

The fourth month of the Gregorian calendar, following March and preceding May.

huhu

(informal) Major topic of conversation; widespread rumor; information spread behind the scenes.

huhuilla

(transitive) To form flutes or channels in (as in a column, a ruffle, etc.); to cut a semicylindrical vertical groove in (as in a pillar, etc.).

huhuilu

The cry of an owl.

huhupuhe

A supposed truth that has been passed down by word of mouth

huhuta

According to rumour or gossip.

huhuu

A call for response if it is not clear if anyone is present or listening, or if a telephone conversation may have been disconnected.

huijaaminen

Any act of deception carried out for the purpose of unfair, undeserved or unlawful gain.

huijari

(countable) A person who cheats in a game; a cheater, especially a dishonest bookmaker. [from 18th c.]

huijata

(transitive, informal) To con, defraud, trick, to make a fool of, to humbug or impose on someone.

huijaus

(video games) A hidden means of gaining an unfair advantage in a video game, often by entering a cheat code.

huikata

(intransitive) To yell or shout.

huikea

Extremely large; greatly exceeding the common size, extent, etc.

huikenteleva

Quick to change one’s opinion or allegiance; insincere; not loyal or reliable.

huikentelevainen

(archaic) Undisciplined, unruly; not able to be controlled.

huikka

A large gulp of drink.

huilata

(intransitive) To take a temporary rest, take a break for a short period after an effort.

huilia

(transitive, intransitive, reflexive) To lean, lie, or lay.

huilu

(colloquial) A recorder, also a woodwind instrument.

huilunsoittaja

A musician who plays a pipe.

huima

(colloquial) Great; excellent.

huimaava

Producing giddiness.

huimapää

A person who engages in very risky behavior, especially one who is motivated by a craving for excitement or attention. [from 1794]

huimapäinen

Invulnerable to fear or intimidation.

huimapäisyys

The quality of being foolhardy.

huimata

Experiencing a sensation of whirling and of being giddy, unbalanced, or lightheaded.

huimaus

A sensation of whirling and loss of balance, caused by looking down from a great height or by disease affecting the inner ear.

huipennus

(by extension) Highest point or state; peak.

huipentaa

(transitive) To finalize, bring to a conclusion, form the climax of.

huipentuma

(figuratively) The moment of greatest success, expansion, etc.

huippu

(figurative) An endeavor that is very demanding yet rewarding; also, something which is the highest achievement, challenge, etc.; the epitome, the pinnacle, the ultimate.

huippu-

(originally, and, chiefly, US) Of or relating, or belonging, to an A-list (noun sense 2).

huippuhela

A framework at the top of a ship's mast to which rigging is attached.

huippuhetki

(astronomy) The attainment of the highest point of altitude reached by a heavenly body; passage across the meridian; transit.

huippukohta

A high point: the highest point of any range, the most developed stage of any process, or the culmination of any field or historical period. [c. 1610]

huippukokous

(by extension) An assembly or gathering of the leaders of countries to discuss issues of international significance; also (loosely) , an important or high-level gathering or meeting.

huippukunto

(chiefly, sports) A high-performance phase or period.

huippumalli

A highly paid, famous fashion model.

huippupiste

The very topmost point.

huippusävel

(music) The fifth major tone of a musical scale (five major steps above the note in question); thus G is the dominant of C, A of D, and so on.

huippusuoritus

(obsolete) A masterly operation; a feat.

huipputeho

(electricity supply) More precisely peak demand or peak load, a measure of the maximum power load of a utility's customer over a short period of time; the power load integrated over a specified time interval.

huippuvalo

(painting, photography) An area or a spot in a drawing, painting, or photograph that is strongly illuminated.

huiputtaa

(transitive) To con, swindle, or deceive, especially financially.

huiputtaja

A person who performs any such trick.

huiputtaminen

Any act of deception carried out for the purpose of unfair, undeserved or unlawful gain.

huiputus

An act or practice intended to deceive; a trick.

huiskaa

To swing from side to side, as an animal's tail, or someone's head to express disagreement or disbelief.

huiskaus

An oscillating movement.

huiskia

To make a quick, rough version.

huisku

A small handheld broom with a small (or no) handle.

huiskua

To swing from side to side, as an animal's tail, or someone's head to express disagreement or disbelief.

huiskuttaa

To swing from side to side, as an animal's tail, or someone's head to express disagreement or disbelief.

huiskutus

An oscillating movement.

huispaus

A fictional ball game played between two teams of seven players riding flying broomsticks, using four balls and six elevated ring-shaped goals.

huitaista

(transitive, usually with down or off) To complete hastily.

huitaisu

The act of swaying; a swaying motion; a swing or sweep of a weapon.

huitoa

(transitive) To wave or swing vigorously

huitoa jaloille

(ice hockey) To strike an opponent with one's hockey stick, typically on the leg but occasionally and more seriously on the back, arm, head, etc.

huitominen

(sports) A wide striking motion made with an implement such as a cricket bat, hockey stick, or lacrosse stick.

Huitsin Nevada

(figurative) Any proverbially distant or remote place.

huivi

A large kerchief, usually colourful and used either as headgear or as a handkerchief, neckerchief, bikini, or sweatband.

hujaus

A very short period of time (figuratively, the time taken to snap one's fingers), or a task that can be accomplished in such a period.

hukankorento

A dragonfly of the genus Ladona.

hukari

(nautical) A short sword with a curved blade, and a convex edge; once used by sailors when boarding an enemy ship.

hukassa

In an unknown location; unable to be found.

hukata

(transitive) To put something somewhere and then forget its location; to mislay.

hukattu

Parted with; no longer held or possessed.

hukattu vainu

(hunting) A loss of the scent being tracked by a hound.

hukka

Any of several related canines that resemble Canis lupus in appearance, especially those of the genus Canis.

hukkaaja

A person who loses; one who fails to win or thrive.

hukkaanheitetty

Not profitably used.

hukkapätkä

(countable, British, informal) A puny person; one who has little physical strength.

hukkasiilikäs

Any of several different moths, especially the muslin moth, Diaphora mendica.

hukki

(golf) A golf shot that (for the right-handed player) curves unintentionally to the left. (See draw, slice, fade.)

hukkua

(transitive) To overwhelm.

hukkuminen

An instance of a person or animal drowning.

hukkunut

That has died by drowning.

hukuttaa

(often, figurative) To hide or conceal as if by covering with earth or another substance.

hukuttaa alleen

To overpower emotionally.

hukuttaminen

An instance of a person or animal being drowned.

hukuttautua

(transitive) To kill by suffocating in water or another liquid.

hukutus

An instance of a person or animal being drowned.

hulabaloo

A fuss, uproar, commotion or stir; hype; brouhaha, hullabaloo.

hulahtaa

(intransitive, also, figurative) To flow forth suddenly, in great volume.

huligaani

(informal, attributive) A young person who causes trouble or violence, typically as a member of a gang or other group.

hulina

An agitated disturbance or a hubbub.

hulivili

Sometimes diminutive: a cheeky person or creature; a troublemaker.

hullaantunut

Made irrationally enthusiastic.

hullu

(informal, especially, Britain) Mad; crazy.

hullujenhuone

(slang, pejorative) A lunatic asylum, workhouse, or similar institution.

hullun lailla

(simile, colloquial) In an extreme manner; excessively; like crazy.

hullunkurinen

Ludicrously or incongruously comical.

hullunmylly

A place or situation of chaotic uproar, and where confusion prevails.

hullunrohkea

Marked by unthinking recklessness with disregard for danger; boldly rash; hotheaded.

hullusti

In a crazy manner.

hullutella

To frolic, engage in carefree adventure.

hulluttelu

(Internet slang) Extremely silly, absurd or off-the-wall ideas or prose.

hullutus

Thoughtless action resulting in tragic consequence.

hulluus

Foolishness that results from a lack of foresight or lack of practicality.

hulmuta

(intransitive, archaic) To wave or flutter smartly in the wind.

hulppea

(of a person or place, sometimes, endearing) Very beautiful.

hulttio

(countable, by extension, derogatory) A homeless or jobless person; a vagrant; also, a person who is (perceived as) negligent in their hygiene and personal affairs.

hulvaton

Exceptionally funny; hilarious.

humaanisuus

(uncountable) The quality of being benevolent; humane traits of character; humane qualities or aspects.

humahdus

(American spelling, firefighting) Sudden, dangerous recombustion that occurs when there is a rapid reintroduction of oxygen to an enclosed space containing a fire.

humahtaa

(physics) To burn with intense light and heat.

humala

A drunken state.

humalainen

(of a person) Intoxicated by alcohol.

humalanvieras

Any of about 100-170 species of yellow, orange or red (rarely green) parasitic plants of the genus Cuscuta. Formerly treated as the only genus in the family Cuscutaceae, it is now placed in the morning glory family, Convolvulaceae.

humalassa

(slang) Drunk.

humalatila

A drunken state.

humaltunut

(informal) Drunk.

humanismi

Humanitarianism, philanthropy.