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No. 761 in Finnish

nappasi

"Picked" or "snatched."

In a sentence

  • Hän nappasi omenan pöydältä.

    He grabbed an apple from the table.

    In this sentence, 'nappasi' is used to describe the quick action of grabbing something physically.

  • Seuraaja nappasi johtopaikan kilpailussa.

    The follower took the lead in the competition.

    Here, 'nappasi' refers to taking or seizing an opportunity or position figuratively.

  • Kettu nappasi kanin kiinni metsässä.

    The fox caught the rabbit in the forest.

    In this case, 'nappasi' is used to indicate the action of catching, often referring to prey or something moving.

  • Lapsi nappasi pallon ilmasta.

    The child caught the ball from the air.

    Here, 'nappasi' means to catch something quickly or successfully, emphasizing the swift and precise action.

  • Kissa nappasi hiiren pensaikosta.

    The cat grabbed the mouse from the bushes.

    In this case, 'nappasi' refers to the act of seizing or capturing, giving a sense of predatory or instinctive action.

  • Hän nopeasti nappasi idean ja alkoi selittämään sitä.

    He quickly grasped the idea and started explaining it.

    Here, 'nappasi' is used metaphorically to signify understanding or comprehending something swiftly.

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