Finnish–English dictionary

hypettää

(transitive) To promote heavily; to advertise or build up.

hypetys

(marketing) Promotion or propaganda, especially exaggerated claims.

hypittäjä

One who or that which hops.

hypnoosi

A trancelike state, artificially induced, in which a person has a heightened suggestibility, and in which suppressed memories may be experienced.

hypnoottinen

(pharmaceutical effect) Inducing sleep; soporific.

hypnopompinen

Relating to the state of consciousness before becoming completely awake.

hypnotisoija

A person who uses hypnotism to induce hypnosis in someone, either for entertainment or therapy.

hypnotisoitu

Under hypnosis

hypodermi-

Of, or relating to the hypodermis, the layer beneath the dermis.

hypokausti

An underfloor space or flue through which heat from a furnace passes to heat the floor of a room or a bath.

hypoksia

(pathology) A condition in which tissues are deprived of an adequate supply of oxygen [from 1940s].

hyponyymi

(semantics) A more specific term; a subordinate grouping word or phrase; a term designating a subclass of another more general class described by the given word.

Hypoplectrus

Any of the fish of the genus Hypoplectrus in the family Serranidae.

hypotalamus

(neuroanatomy) A region of the forebrain located below the thalamus, forming the basal portion of the diencephalon, and functioning to regulate body temperature, some metabolic processes and governing the autonomic nervous system.

hypoteesi

(formal) A supposition based upon incomplete evidence; a hypothesis.

hypoteettinen

(logic) Based on hypothesis and theory rather than experiment or empirical evidence.

hypotensio

(medicine, cardiology) The disease or disorder of abnormally low blood pressure.

hypotenuusa

(geometry) The side of a right triangle opposite the right angle.

hypotermia

(pathology) Abnormally low body temperature; specifically, below 35 degrees Celsius for humans.

hyppää järveen

(uncountable) A card game in which the object is to obtain cards in pairs or sets of four (depending on the variation), by asking the other players for cards of a particular rank.

hyppääjä

Someone or something that jumps, e.g. a participant in a jumping event in track or skiing.

hyppäys

A short jump.

hyppäyttää

(transitive) To cause to move quickly up and down, or back and forth, once or repeatedly.

hyppely

A movement up and then down (or vice versa), once or repeatedly.

hyppiä

(transitive) To cause to move quickly up and down, or back and forth, once or repeatedly.

hyppiä vuorotellen kummallakin jalalla

(intransitive) To move by hopping on alternate feet.

hyppijä

Agent noun of skip: one who skips.

hyppy

A sizeable jump, great leap.

hyppy pää edellä

A headlong fall, jump or dive.

hyppyantilooppi

A small, fast antelope native to southern Africa, Antidorcas marsupialis.

hyppyarkku

(gymnastics) A gymnastic movement performed on this apparatus.

hyppygaselli

A small, fast antelope native to southern Africa, Antidorcas marsupialis.

hyppyhaalari

A one-piece item of clothing originally used by parachutists.

hyppyjohto

A short length of electrical conductor, to make a temporary connection. Also jump wire.

hyppylanka

A short length of electrical conductor, to make a temporary connection. Also jump wire.

hyppynen

(idiomatic) Readily available.

hyppysellinen

(by extension) Any similarly minute quantity, (now, _, particularly) a small amount of strong alcohol or poison.

hyppyyttää

(transitive) To cause to move quickly up and down, or back and forth, once or repeatedly.

hyppyyttäjä

One who or that which hops.

hyräillä

To hum or sing (a song or tune), or to speak (words), softly in a low pitch or in a sentimental manner; specifically, to sing (a popular song) in a low, mellow voice.

hyräily

A soft, low-pitched sound; specifically, a soft or sentimental hum, song, or tune.

hyrinä

A hummed tune, i.e. created orally with lips closed.

hyristä

A low-pitched hum or buzz.

hyrrä

A four-sided spinning top, inscribed with the four Hebrew letters נ, ג, ה, and ש (or פ) on each side, often used to play a traditional game during the Jewish festival of Hanukkah.

hys

Demanding silence.

hyssytellä

(intransitive) To use euphemistic language or circumlocution.

hysteerinen kohtaus

Hysteria; a bout of hysteria.

hysteerisesti

In a hysterical manner; showing signs of hysteria.

hytinä

The act of shivering.

hytistä

(figurative) To be uncertain or unable to make a decision; to vacillate, hesitate, or delay.

hytisyttää

(transitive, intransitive) To move with irregular, back and forward or side to side motions; to shake or jiggle.

hytke

A rapid movement in alternating opposite directions, not necessarily regular.

hytkyä

(transitive) To shake something gently; to rattle or wiggle.

hytkyttää

(transitive) To shake something gently; to rattle or wiggle.

hytti

A private room on a ship.

hytti-ikkuna

(nautical) A circular window set in the hull of a ship.

hyttynen

A small flying insect of the family Culicidae, the females of which bite humans and animals and suck blood, leaving an itching bump on the skin, and sometimes carrying diseases like malaria, dengue and yellow fever.

hyty

A semi-solid to almost solid colloid of a solid and a liquid, such as jelly, cheese or opal.

hyvä

Gifted with skill, intelligence, knowledge, or competence. [First attested in the mid 16th century.]

hyvä juttu

An exclamation of encouragement or congratulation to a person.

hyvä kauppa

(informal) Something acquired for a low price; a bargain.

hyvä käytös

(uncountable) Appropriate social behavior.

hyvä lentäjä

(of a bird) That flies easily or often.

hyvä mies

A person (chiefly male) of strength, integrity, and honor or compassion.

hyvä on

Used to affirm, indicate agreement, or consent.

hyvä onni

Desirable or beneficial fortune.

hyvä puoli

A favourable point or characteristic.

hyvä suhde

A relationship of mutual trust and respect; a close and harmonious relationship in which the people or groups concerned understand each other's feelings or ideas and communicate well.

hyvä tahto

A favorably disposed attitude toward someone or something.

hyvä tapa

(US, As the head of an interjectory clause, followed by an infinitive starting with “to”) Acknowledges that a task has been done well, chiefly in expressions of sarcastic congratulation.

hyvä työ

Work that accomplishes good.

hyvä veto

(countable) An adroit manoeuvre. [from mid 16th c.]

hyvää huomenta

Used as a greeting when meeting someone for the first time in the morning.

hyvää matkaa

Used to wish someone a good journey.

hyvää ruokahalua

Used to wish someone enjoyment of the meal they are about to eat.

hyväenteinen

Of good omen; indicating future success.

hyväillä

(transitive) To touch or kiss lovingly; to fondle.

hyväksikäyttäjä

One who abuses someone or something. [First attested around 1350 to 1470.]

hyväksikäyttö

Improper treatment or usage; application to a wrong or bad purpose; an unjust, corrupt or wrongful practice or custom. [from around 1350 to 1470]

hyväksyä

(transitive) To approve; to accept; to acquiesce to.

hyväksyä laki

(transitive, legal) To make (a bill) into law.

hyväksyminen

(uncountable) The act of accepting; the receiving of something offered, with acquiescence, approbation, or satisfaction; especially, favourable reception; approval.

hyväksymiskelvoton

Unsatisfactory; not acceptable.

hyväksymisprosessi

The act or process of qualifying for a position, achievement etc. [from 16th c.]

hyväksyntä

Endorsement; approval; acceptance; acquiescence.

hyväksyttää

(transitive) To cause to advance by stages of progress; to carry on with success through an ordeal, examination, or action; specifically, to give legal or official sanction to; to ratify; to enact; to approve as valid and just.

hyväksyttävä

Worthy, decent, sure of being accepted or received with at least moderate pleasure.

hyväksyttävästi

In an acceptable manner; in a manner to please or give satisfaction.

hyväksyttävyys

The state or quality of being admissible or allowable.

hyväksytty

Generally approved, believed, or recognized.

hyväksytyt

(horse racing, Australia, New Zealand, pluralonly) A list of horses accepted as starters in a race.

hyväksyvä

Characterized by acceptance.

hyväkuntoinen

In good shape; physically well.

hyvälaatuinen

(occasionally, proscribed) (attributive) Being of good worth, well made, fit for purpose; of high quality.

hyvämuistinen

Having a good memory; retentive.

hyvänlaatuinen

(medicine) Not posing any serious threat to health; not particularly aggressive or recurrent.

hyvänmakuinen

(colloquial, figurative) Pleasing to a person's taste; pleasing to the eyes or mind.

hyvännäköinen

Pleasing or appealing to the senses, especially of a potential romantic partner.

hyvänsuopa

Having a disposition to do good.

hyvänsuopainen

Having a disposition to do good.

hyväntahtoinen

Having a disposition to do good.

hyväntahtoinen henki

A benevolent spirit, as opposed to a cacodemon (an evil daemon).

hyväntahtoisesti

In a benevolent manner.

hyväntahtoisuus

(uncountable) Disposition to do good.

hyväntekeväisyys

Pertaining to charity.

hyväntekeväisyys-

Of or pertaining to philanthropy; characterized by philanthropy; loving or helping mankind

hyväntekeväisyysjärjestö

An organization with charitable purposes only.

hyväntekeväisyystapahtuma

(philanthropy) A charity event such as a fundraiser, bake sale, or toy drive.

hyväntekijä

Somebody who gives a gift, often money to a charity.

hyväntuoksuinen

Sweet-smelling; having a pleasant (usually strong) scent or fragrance.

hyväntuulinen

Pleasantly humorous; jocular.

hyväonninen

(of people) Favoured by luck; fortunate; having good success or good fortune.

hyväonnisuus

(uncountable) The state of being fortuitous.

hyväosainen

(of a person) Financially secure; elite and economically successful.

hyvässä kunnossa

In good health.

hyvästä

Helpful or good to something or someone.

hyvästellä

To bid farewell or say goodbye.

hyvästely

A wish of happiness or safety at parting, especially a permanent departure.

hyvästelysana

A word or phrase said upon leaving, such as "farewell" or "adieu".

hyvästi

A farewell, a goodbye; especially a fond farewell, or a lasting or permanent farewell.

hyvästit

An utterance of goodbye, the wishing of farewell to someone.

hyväsydäminen

kind, generous and altruistic

hyvät välit

A relationship of mutual trust and respect; a close and harmonious relationship in which the people or groups concerned understand each other's feelings or ideas and communicate well.

hyväuskoinen

Excessively ready to believe things; gullible.

hyväuskoinen hölmö

(American, slang) A person who is easily deceived, tricked or persuaded to do something; a naive or gullible person. [from 1830s]

hyve

(philosophy) excellence, goodness; virtue.

hyveellinen

(idiomatic) Self-righteous; proceeding on the belief one is more correct or proper than others.

hyveellisyys

A particular manifestation of moral excellence in a person. [from 13th c.]

hyvillään

Happy, content

hyvin

Satisfactorily, sufficiently well.

hyvin hoidettu

(obsolete) Preserved by thrift; carefully managed.

hyvin tehty

(idiomatic) Well done; congratulations!

hyvin vaalean sininen

A very pale blue color.

hyvin vanha

Having lasted from a remote period; having been of long duration; of great age, very old.

hyvin varusteltu

(of an item offered for sale, especially an automobile) Equipped with numerous options.

hyvinmuodostunut

Having a pleasing shape, pleasant to look at.

hyvinvointi

(literary) Welfare, prosperity. [from 10th c.]

hyvinvoipa

Enjoying good health; free from disease or disorder.

hyvinvoiva

(dated) Sound, entire, healthy; robust, not impaired.

hyvissä ajoin

At a time before expected; sooner than usual.

hyvitellä

To placate or mollify. [from 17th c.]

hyvittää

To pay or reward someone in exchange for work done or some other consideration.

hyvittää (jotakin)

(transitive, obsolete, rare) To pay for; to atone for.

hyvitys

Making amends to restore a damaged relationship; expiation.

hyydyke

A meat or fish jelly.

hyydytetty

A meat or fish jelly.

hyydyttää

(transitive) To cause to clot or form into a mass.

hyypiö

(uncountable) The gradual expansion or proliferation of something beyond its original goals or boundaries, considered negatively.

hyysätä

(transitive) To treat with excessive care, attention or indulgence.

hyytää

(transitive) To lower something's temperature to the point that it freezes or becomes hard.