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1 leg
• jalka• housunlahje• housunpuntti• varsi• puntti• reisi• kateetti• koipi• kinttu• kahva• haara• petkuttaja• matkaosuus• sääri• taipale• lahje• piirihaarafinance, business, economy• kontti* * *leɡ1) (one of the limbs by which animals and man walk: The horse injured a front leg; She stood on one leg.) jalka, sääri2) (the part of an article of clothing that covers one of these limbs closely: He has torn the leg of his trousers.) housunlahje3) (a long, narrow support of a table etc: One of the legs of the chair was broken.) jalka4) (one stage in a journey, competition etc: the last leg of the trip; the second leg of the contest.) etappi•- - legged- pull someone's leg -
2 amputate
• typistäämedicine, veterinary• amputoida• katkaista* * *'æmpjuteit(of a surgeon etc) to cut off (an arm or leg etc): They are going to have to amputate (his left leg). amputoida -
3 quarter
• painomitta• ilmansuunta• jakaa neljään osaan• vartti• asunto• sijoittaalaw• armahdus• armo• vuosineljännes• puoli• kaupunginosa• nelikko• neljännesdollari• neljännesvuosi• neljäsosa• neljännes• majoittaa• maa• suunta• taho• kulmakunta• kulma• piiru• kortteli• kortteeri• kolkka* * *'kwo:tə 1. noun1) (one of four equal parts of something which together form the whole (amount) of the thing: There are four of us, so we'll cut the cake into quarters; It's (a) quarter past / (American) after four; In the first quarter of the year his firm made a profit; The shop is about a quarter of a mile away; an hour and a quarter; two and a quarter hours.) neljännes2) (in the United States and Canada, (a coin worth) twenty-five cents, the fourth part of a dollar.) neljännesdollari3) (a district or part of a town especially where a particular group of people live: He lives in the Polish quarter of the town.) kortteli4) (a direction: People were coming at me from all quarters.) suunta5) (mercy shown to an enemy.) armo6) (the leg of a usually large animal, or a joint of meat which includes a leg: a quarter of beef; a bull's hindquarters.) neljännes7) (the shape of the moon at the end of the first and third weeks of its cycle; the first or fourth week of the cycle itself.) neljännes8) (one of four equal periods of play in some games.) erä9) (a period of study at a college etc usually 10 to 12 weeks in length.) lukukausi2. verb1) (to cut into four equal parts: We'll quarter the cake and then we'll all have an equal share.) leikata neljään osaan2) (to divide by four: If we each do the work at the same time, we could quarter the time it would take to finish the job.) vähentää neljäsosaan3) (to give (especially a soldier) somewhere to stay: The soldiers were quartered all over the town.) majoittaa•3. adverb(once every three months: We pay our electricity bill quarterly.) neljännesvuosittain4. noun(a magazine etc which is published once every three months.) neljännesvuosijulkaisu- quarters- quarter-deck
- quarter-final
- quarter-finalist
- quartermaster
- at close quarters -
4 on
• paikkaa• paikallaan• palavat• paikalleen• nojautua• nojata• jatkaa jotakin• jonkin päällä• jossakin• jonkin päälle• jollakin• tähdentää• varrella• edelleen• eteenpäin• erimielinen• siirtyä• alalle• ajoissa• alkaen• aikaa• päälle• päällä• raportoida• tilaa ym• kiinni• kohdetta• sopia• yllä• ylle• kytketty• käynnissä• pinnalla• pitkin• pinnalle• lähtien* * *on 1. preposition1) (touching, fixed to, covering etc the upper or outer side of: The book was lying on the table; He was standing on the floor; She wore a hat on her head.)2) (in or into (a vehicle, train etc): We were sitting on the bus; I got on the wrong bus.)3) (at or during a certain day, time etc: on Monday; On his arrival, he went straight to bed.)4) (about: a book on the theatre.) jostakin kertova5) (in the state or process of: He's on holiday.) jossakin6) (supported by: She was standing on one leg.) varassa7) (receiving, taking: on drugs; on a diet.) kuurilla8) (taking part in: He is on the committee; Which detective is working on this case?) parissa9) (towards: They marched on the town.) kohti10) (near or beside: a shop on the main road.) varrella11) (by means of: He played a tune on the violin; I spoke to him on the telephone.)12) (being carried by: The thief had the stolen jewels on him.) mukanaan13) (when (something is, or has been, done): On investigation, there proved to be no need to panic.) tehtäessä14) (followed by: disaster on disaster.)2. adverb1) ((especially of something being worn) so as to be touching, fixed to, covering etc the upper or outer side of: She put her hat on.) päällä, päälle, yllään2) (used to show a continuing state etc, onwards: She kept on asking questions; They moved on.) jatkaa3) (( also adjective) (of electric light, machines etc) working: The television is on; Turn/Switch the light on.) päällä, päälle4) (( also adjective) (of films etc) able to be seen: There's a good film on at the cinema this week.) mennä5) (( also adjective) in or into a vehicle, train etc: The bus stopped and we got on.) kyytiin3. adjective1) (in progress: The game was on.) meneillään2) (not cancelled: Is the party on tonight?)•- oncoming- ongoing
- onwards
- onward
- be on to someone
- be on to
- on and on
- on time
- on to / onto -
5 stand
• olla voimassa• olla pystyssä• olla• osasto• nousta• näyttelyosasto• jalka• jalustin• jalusta• jaksaa• sijaisnäyttelijä• sijaita• sietää• sijainen• sijaisopettaja• aitio• asenne• alustamilitary• asema• pukkiteline• puhujalava• pukki• pylväs• pysyä• teline• katsomo• kanta• kestää• kokea• kioski• myyntikoju• myyntiteline• passipaikka• seisoa• seistä• suhtautuminen• suhtautumiskanta• suvaita• kärsiä• lehteri• lava• koroke* * *stænd 1. past tense, past participle - stood; verb1) (to be in an upright position, not sitting or lying: His leg was so painful that he could hardly stand; After the storm, few trees were left standing.) seistä2) ((often with up) to rise to the feet: He pushed back his chair and stood up; Some people like to stand (up) when the National Anthem is played.) nousta seisomaan3) (to remain motionless: The train stood for an hour outside Newcastle.) seisoa4) (to remain unchanged: This law still stands.) olla voimassa5) (to be in or have a particular place: There is now a factory where our house once stood.) sijaita6) (to be in a particular state, condition or situation: As matters stand, we can do nothing to help; How do you stand financially?) olla jossakin asemassa7) (to accept or offer oneself for a particular position etc: He is standing as Parliamentary candidate for our district.) asettua ehdolle8) (to put in a particular position, especially upright: He picked up the fallen chair and stood it beside the table.) asettaa9) (to undergo or endure: He will stand (his) trial for murder; I can't stand her rudeness any longer.) kestää10) (to pay for (a meal etc) for (a person): Let me stand you a drink!) tarjota2. noun1) (a position or place in which to stand ready to fight etc, or an act of fighting etc: The guard took up his stand at the gate; I shall make a stand for what I believe is right.) asema2) (an object, especially a piece of furniture, for holding or supporting something: a coat-stand; The sculpture had been removed from its stand for cleaning.) teline3) (a stall where goods are displayed for sale or advertisement.) koju4) (a large structure beside a football pitch, race course etc with rows of seats for spectators: The stand was crowded.) katsomo5) ((American) a witness box in a law court.) todistajanaitio•- standing 3. noun1) (time of lasting: an agreement of long standing.) kesto2) (rank or reputation: a diplomat of high standing.) arvo•- stand-by4. adjective((of an airline passenger or ticket) costing or paying less than the usual fare, as the passenger does not book a seat for a particular flight, but waits for the first available seat.) peruutus-5. adverb(travelling in this way: It costs a lot less to travel stand-by.) peruutuslipulla- stand-in- standing-room
- make someone's hair stand on end
- stand aside
- stand back
- stand by
- stand down
- stand fast/firm
- stand for
- stand in
- stand on one's own two feet
- stand on one's own feet
- stand out
- stand over
- stand up for
- stand up to -
6 strain
• paine• painostaa• painaa• rotu• tiukentaa• jännitys• jännittyneisyys• jännittää• jännitystilatechnology• jännittyä• huolestuttaa• venähtää• vastus• venähdyttää• venymä• venähdys• venäyttää• siivilöityä• siivilöidä• ahdistaa• vaivata• valuttaa• ponnistaa• ponnistus• puristus• rasittaa• reväyttää• rasitusmedicine, veterinary• revähdyttää• rasite• rihma• terästää• teroittaa• kanta• kireys• kiusata• kiriä• kiristää• kiristys• muodonmuutos• pelottaa• seuloa• sukujuuri• suku• stressi• sävy• sävelet• taistella• äänenpaino• yrittää• kuormittaa• kuormitus• pingotus• pinnistellä• pinnistys• pinnistää• piinata• pingottaa• piirre* * *I 1. strein verb1) (to exert oneself or a part of the body to the greatest possible extent: They strained at the door, trying to pull it open; He strained to reach the rope.) pinnistää2) (to injure (a muscle etc) through too much use, exertion etc: He has strained a muscle in his leg; You'll strain your eyes by reading in such a poor light.) venähdyttää, rasittaa3) (to force or stretch (too far): The constant interruptions were straining his patience.) koetella4) (to put (eg a mixture) through a sieve etc in order to separate solid matter from liquid: She strained the coffee.) siivilöidä2. noun1) (force exerted; Can nylon ropes take more strain than the old kind of rope?)2) ((something, eg too much work etc, that causes) a state of anxiety and fatigue: The strain of nursing her dying husband was too much for her; to suffer from strain.)3) ((an) injury especially to a muscle caused by too much exertion: muscular strain.)4) (too great a demand: These constant delays are a strain on our patience.)•- strained- strainer
- strain off II strein noun1) (a kind or breed (of animals, plants etc): a new strain of cattle.) rotu, lajike2) (a tendency in a person's character: I'm sure there's a strain of madness in her.) luonteenpiirre3) ((often in plural) (the sound of) a tune: I heard the strains of a hymn coming from the church.) sävelet -
7 come
• olla peräisin• saapua• saapua perille• tulla• no jouduhan• johtua• joutua• päätyä• koittaa• koitua• käydä• lähteä* * *1. past tense - came; verb1) (to move etc towards the person speaking or writing, or towards the place being referred to by him: Come here!; Are you coming to the dance?; John has come to see me; Have any letters come for me?) tulla2) (to become near or close to something in time or space: Christmas is coming soon.) lähestyä3) (to happen or be situated: The letter `d' comes between `c' and è' in the alphabet.) tulla4) ((often with to) to happen (by accident): How did you come to break your leg?) sattua5) (to arrive at (a certain state etc): What are things coming to? We have come to an agreement.) edetä6) ((with to) (of numbers, prices etc) to amount (to): The total comes to 51.) olla, nousta2. interjection(expressing disapproval, drawing attention etc: Come, come! That was very rude of you!) no no- comer- coming
- comeback
- comedown
- come about
- come across
- come along
- come by
- come down
- come into one's own
- come off
- come on
- come out
- come round
- come to
- come to light
- come upon
- come up with
- come what may
- to come -
8 ring
• saartaa• rinki• nyrkkeilykehä• julistaa maailmalle• helähdellä• helinä• helkkyä• helähdys• helkkää• helistä• helähtää• helskyä• vedonlyöjät• astemerkki• sointua• sointu• soittaa• soittaa puhelimella• sointi• soida• soinnahtaa• soitto• asteen merkki• rengas• raikua• rengastuma• rengastaa• kehä• karhunkierros• kierrellä• kellonsoitto• kilkattaa• kilahtaa• kilistä• kilinä• klangi• kilahdus• lenkki• kalske• kajahdus• kaikua• kaiku• kalskahtaa• kajahtaa• kajahdellatechnology• männänrengas• sormus• sompa• ympyrä• ympäröidä• ympyröidä• kumahdella• kuulostaatechnology• laippa• pirahdus• pirauttaa• piristä• piiri• pimahtaa• piraus• pirahtaa* * *I 1. riŋ noun1) (a small circle eg of gold or silver, sometimes having a jewel set in it, worn on the finger: a wedding ring; She wears a diamond ring.) sormus2) (a circle of metal, wood etc for any of various purposes: a scarf-ring; a key-ring; The trap-door had a ring attached for lifting it.) rengas3) (anything which is like a circle in shape: The children formed a ring round their teacher; The hot teapot left a ring on the polished table.) piiri, rengas4) (an enclosed space for boxing matches, circus performances etc: the circus-ring; The crowd cheered as the boxer entered the ring.) kehä5) (a small group of people formed for business or criminal purposes: a drugs ring.) rengas2. verb( verb)1) (to form a ring round.)2) (to put, draw etc a ring round (something): He has ringed all your errors.)3) (to put a ring on the leg of (a bird) as a means of identifying it.)•- ringlet
- ring finger
- ringleader
- ringmaster
- run rings round II 1. riŋ past tense - rang; verb1) (to (cause to) sound: The doorbell rang; He rang the doorbell; The telephone rang.) soida, soittaa2) ((often with up) to telephone (someone): I'll ring you (up) tonight.) soittaa3) ((often with for) to ring a bell (eg in a hotel) to tell someone to come, to bring something etc: She rang for the maid.) kutsua4) ((of certain objects) to make a high sound like a bell: The glass rang as she hit it with a metal spoon.) helähtää5) (to be filled with sound: The hall rang with the sound of laughter.) raikua6) ((often with out) to make a loud, clear sound: His voice rang through the house; A shot rang out.) kajahtaa2. noun1) (the act or sound of ringing: the ring of a telephone.)2) (a telephone call: I'll give you a ring.)3) (a suggestion, impression or feeling: His story has a ring of truth about it.)•- ring back
- ring off
- ring true -
9 shoot
• orastaa• oras• tulittaa• nuppu• näpätä• nitistää• itu• työntää• työntyä• heittää• varpu• versoa• verso• vihloa• viilettää• vesa• elokuvata• filmata• singota• silmu• aihe• alku• ampaista• ampua• ammuskella• vuosikasvu• vuosikasvain• purskahtaa• teurastaa• teloittaa• teilata• kasvain• kasvaa• kiitää• likvidoida• liukurata• listiä• kaataa• metsästysseurue• mestata• metsästää• murhata• surmata• syöksyä• tappaa• kuvata• laukoa• lahdata• laukaista• piikittää• pistää esiin• kouru• koski• lynkata• lähettää* * *ʃu:t 1. past tense, past participle - shot; verb1) ((often with at) to send or fire (bullets, arrows etc) from a gun, bow etc: The enemy were shooting at us; He shot an arrow through the air.) ampua2) (to hit or kill with a bullet, arrow etc: He went out to shoot pigeons; He was sentenced to be shot at dawn.) ampua3) (to direct swiftly and suddenly: She shot them an angry glance.) singota4) (to move swiftly: He shot out of the room; The pain shot up his leg; The force of the explosion shot him across the room.) kiitää, singota5) (to take (usually moving) photographs (for a film): That film was shot in Spain; We will start shooting next week.) kuvata6) (to kick or hit at a goal in order to try to score.) laukaista, ampua7) (to kill (game birds etc) for sport.) metsästää2. noun(a new growth on a plant: The deer were eating the young shoots on the trees.) verso- shoot down
- shoot rapids
- shoot up -
10 stiff
• paksu• tiukka• joustamaton• jähmeä• virallinen• sitkas• sitkeä• ankara• vaikea• väkinäinen• puuduksissa• tiivis• keinotekoinen• kohmeessa• kiinteä• kohmeinen• kireä• jäykistynyt• kankea• kaavamainen• kankealiikkeinen• jäykkä• navakka• peräänantamaton• taipumaton• kömpelö• konsistentti• korkea• kova* * *stif1) (rigid or firm, and not easily bent, folded etc: He has walked with a stiff leg since he injured his knee; stiff cardboard.) jäykkä2) (moving, or moved, with difficulty, pain etc: I can't turn the key - the lock is stiff; I woke up with a stiff neck; I felt stiff the day after the climb.) jäykkä3) ((of a cooking mixture etc) thick, and not flowing: a stiff dough.) paksu4) (difficult to do: a stiff examination.) vaikea5) (strong: a stiff breeze.) navakka6) ((of a person or his manner etc) formal and unfriendly: I received a stiff note from the bank manager.) jäykän muodollinen•- stiffly- stiffness
- stiffen
- stiffening
- bore
- scare stiff -
11 hop
• oopiumi• hyppäys• hypätä• huumausaine• humalakasvi• hyppiä• humala• humala (kasvi)• hypellä• hyppy• bileet• linkata• lentomatka• kolmiloikka• loikkaus• loikka* * *I 1. hop past tense, past participle - hopped; verb1) ((of people) to jump on one leg: The children had a competition to see who could hop the farthest; He hopped about in pain when the hammer fell on his foot.) hyppiä yhdellä jalalla2) ((of certain small birds, animals and insects) to jump on both or all legs: The sparrow/frog hopped across the lawn.) hypellä3) (to jump: He hopped (over) the fence and ran away; He hopped out of bed.) hypätä4) ((with in(to), out (of)) to get into or out of a car etc: The car stopped and the driver told the hikers to hop in; I'll hop out of the car at the next crossroads.) hypätä2. noun1) (a short jump on one leg.)2) ((of certain small birds, animals and insects) a short jump on both or all legs: The sparrow crossed the lawn in a series of hops.)•- catch someone on the hop
- catch on the hop
- keep someone on the hop
- keep on the hop II hop noun(a climbing plant, the bitter fruits of which (hops) are used in brewing beer.) humala -
12 boot
• ohjelman lataus ja käynnistys• saapas• saapikas• hyödyttää• varsikenkä• bootata tietokone• etuautomatic data processing• alkulataus• aloittaa• potkut• potkaista käyntiin• tavaratila• tavarasäiliö• tavarasäilö• kenkälesti• kenkä• pieksu• matkatavaratila• matkatavarasäiliö• sukkaautomatic data processing• käynnistyä (atk)automatic data processing• käynnistys (atk)• käynnistää• lapikas* * *bu:t 1. noun1) (a covering for the foot and lower part of the leg, usually made of leather etc: a pair of suede boots.) saapas, kenkä2) ((American trunk) a place for luggage in a motor-car etc.) matkatavaratila2. verb(to kick: He booted the ball out of the goal.) potkaista- give- get the boot -
13 clip
• kutsuvan tilaajan tunnistus* * *I 1. klip past tense, past participle - clipped; verb1) (to cut (foliage, an animal's hair etc) with scissors or shears: The shepherd clipped the sheep; The hedge was clipped.) leikata, keritä2) (to strike sharply: She clipped him over the ear.) sivaltaa2. noun1) (an act of clipping.)2) (a sharp blow: a clip on the ear.)3) (a short piece of film: a video clip.)•- clipper- clipping II 1. klip past tense, past participle - clipped; verb(to fasten with a clip: Clip these papers together.) kiinnittää klemmarilla2. noun(something for holding things together or in position: a paper-clip; a hair-clip; bicycle-clips (= round pieces of metal etc for holding the bottom of trouser legs close to the leg).) -
14 graft
• oksastaa• oksas• jalostaa• istuttaa• jalontaa• varttaa• silmikoida• siirrännäinen• siirtää• harjoittaa lahjontaa• ympätä• lahjonta* * *I 1. verb(to fix (skin, bone etc) from one part of the body on to or into another part of the body: The doctor treated her burns by grafting skin from her leg on to her back.) siirtää2. noun(a piece of skin, bone etc which is grafted: a skin graft.)II noun1) (dishonesty in obtaining profit or good position.) korruptio2) (hard work.) raadanta -
15 ski
• hiihtää• suksia (hiihtää,ark.)• suksia (hiihtää)• suksi* * *1. ski: noun(one of a pair of long narrow strips of wood etc that are attached to the feet for gliding over snow, water etc.) suksi2. ski:d verb(to travel on or use skis especially as a leisure activity: He broke his leg when he was skiing.) hiihtää- ski-- skier
- skiing
- ski jump
- ski jumper
- ski jumping
- ski lift
- ski pole
- ski resort
- ski slope
- ski run
- ski track/trail
- ski tow -
16 treat
• herkkupala• hoitaa• kestitys• kestitä• kohdella• muokata• pidellä• peitatafinance, business, economy• tarjota• ylellisyys• käsitellä• käyttää• piffata• pitää• kosketella* * *tri:t 1. verb1) (to deal with, or behave towards (a thing or person), in a certain manner: The soldiers treated me very well; The police are treating his death as a case of murder.) kohdella, käsitellä2) (to try to cure (a person or disease, injury etc): They treated her for a broken leg.) hoitaa3) (to put (something) through a process: The woodwork has been treated with a new chemical.) käsitellä4) (to buy (a meal, present etc) for (someone): I'll treat you to lunch; She treated herself to a new hat.) tarjota5) (to write or speak about; to discuss.) käsitellä2. noun(something that gives pleasure, eg an arranged outing, or some special food: He took them to the theatre as a treat.) herkku, nautinto -
17 attention
• painotus• huomio• huomio!• huominen• huomaavaisuus• huolenpito• asento• asento huomio• kohteliaisuus• harkinta• perusasento• tarkkaavaisuus* * *ə'tenʃən1) (notice: He tried to attract my attention; Pay attention to your teacher!) huomio2) (care: That broken leg needs urgent attention.) huolenpito3) (concentration of the mind: His attention wanders.) tarkkaavaisuus4) ((in the army etc) a position in which one stands very straight with hands by the sides and feet together: He stood to attention.) asennossa•- attentively
- attentiveness -
18 below
• jäljempänä• tuonnempana• alapuolelle• alapuolella• alalle• alempana• alitse• alhaalla• alareunassa• alle• alainen• alla• alas• alakerrassa• maan päällä* * *bə'ləu 1. preposition(lower in position, rank, standard etc than: She hurt her leg below the knee; His work is below standard.) alapuolella, alapuolelle, alla, alle2. adverb(in a lower place: We looked at the houses (down) below.) alapuolella, alapuolelle -
19 calf
• vasikanliha• vasa• vasikka• poikanen• pohje* * *I plural - calves; noun1) (the young of a cow, elephant, whale etc.) vasikka, poikanen2) ((also calfskin) leather made from the skin of the young of a cow.) vasikannahka•- calveII plural - calves; noun(the thick fleshy back part of the leg below the knee: She has slim ankles but fat calves.) pohje -
20 claw
• raapia• raadella• kahmaistatechnology• hammas (tekn.)• hammas(tekniikka)• saksijalka• sorkka• tarttua• kynsi• kynsiätechnology• pihdit* * *klo: 1. noun1) (one of the hooked nails of an animal or bird: The cat sharpened its claws on the tree-trunk.) kynsi2) (the foot of an animal or bird with hooked nails: The owl held the mouse in its claw.) kynsi3) ((the pointed end of) the leg of a crab etc.) saksi2. verb(to scratch or tear (at something) with claws or nails: The two cats clawed at each other.) kynsiä
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leg — n. & v. n. 1 a each of the limbs on which a person or animal walks and stands. b the part of this from the hip to the ankle. 2 a leg of an animal or bird as food. 3 an artificial leg (wooden leg). 4 a part of a garment covering a leg or part of a … Useful english dictionary
leg — /lɛg / (say leg) noun 1. one of the members or limbs which support and move the human or animal body. 2. this part of an animal, especially lamb or veal, used as meat to roast, bake, etc. 3. that part of the limb between the knee and the ankle. 4 …
leg — 1 /leg/ noun 1 BODY PART (C) either of the two long parts of your body that your feet are joined to, or a similar part on an animal or insect: Angie broke her leg skiing. | A spider has 8 legs. | She s got long skinny legs. 2 FOOD (C, U) the leg… … Longman dictionary of contemporary English
leg — legless, adj. leglike, adj. /leg/, n., v., legged, legging. n. 1. either of the two lower limbs of a biped, as a human being, or any of the paired limbs of an animal, arthropod, etc., that support and move the body. 2. Anat. the lower limb of a… … Universalium
