No. 583 in Finnish
kukisti
"Defeated" or "overcame."
In a sentence
Hän kukisti vastustajansa ja voitti kilpailun.
He defeated his opponent and won the competition.
The word 'kukisti' is used here in the context of defeating an opponent or overcoming an obstacle.
Joukkue kukisti ennakkosuosikin finaalissa.
The team defeated the favorite in the finals.
Here, 'kukisti' is used to describe a team achieving victory over a strong competitor.
Kirjailija kukisti pelkonsa ja julkaisi ensimmäisen kirjansa.
The author conquered her fears and published her first book.
In this sentence, 'kukisti' metaphorically represents overcoming personal fears or challenges.
Urheilija kukisti vastustajansa helposti.
The athlete defeated their opponent easily.
The word 'kukisti' is used here to indicate a physical or tactical victory in a competition.
Hän kukisti vaikeudet määrätietoisuudellaan.
She overcame the difficulties with determination.
The word 'kukisti' is used here metaphorically to describe overcoming challenges or obstacles.
Historia kertoo, kuinka kansa kukisti sortajansa.
History tells how the people overthrew their oppressors.
The word 'kukisti' is used here to describe a significant and impactful act of resistance or uprising.
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