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English - Finnish
Act
ækt
Extremely common
600 - 700
600 - 700
The word frequency and importance index indicates how often a word appears in a given language. The smaller the number, the more frequently the word is used. The most frequently used words typically range from about 1 to 4000. This importance index helps you focus on the most useful words during your language learning process.
The word frequency and importance index indicates how often a word appears in a given language. The smaller the number, the more frequently the word is used. The most frequently used words typically range from about 1 to 4000. This importance index helps you focus on the most useful words during your language learning process.
toimi, näytellä, toimi, toimi, käyttäytyä
Act meanings in Finnish
toimi
Example:
He decided to act on his instincts.
Hän päätti toimia vaistojensa mukaan.
The committee will act on the proposal next week.
Komitea toimii ehdotuksen suhteen ensi viikolla.
Usage: formalContext: Used in legal, formal, or decision-making contexts.
Note: This meaning emphasizes taking action or making a decision.
näytellä
Example:
She will act in the school play.
Hän näyttelee koulun näytelmässä.
He acted in several films during his career.
Hän näytti useissa elokuvissa uransa aikana.
Usage: informalContext: Used in the context of performing arts, such as theater or film.
Note: This meaning relates specifically to performing a role or character.
toimi
Example:
You must act quickly to secure the deal.
Sinun on toimittava nopeasti varmistaaksesi kaupan.
They acted decisively to resolve the conflict.
He toimivat päättäväisesti ratkaistakseen konfliktin.
Usage: formal/informalContext: General situations where prompt action is required.
Note: This usage often implies urgency or the need for a quick response.
toimi
Example:
The law will act as a deterrent.
Laki toimii pelotteena.
The medicine acts on the nervous system.
Lääke vaikuttaa hermostoon.
Usage: formalContext: Scientific or technical contexts.
Note: In this sense, 'act' refers to the effect or influence something has.
käyttäytyä
Example:
You should act responsibly in this situation.
Sinun pitäisi käyttäytyä vastuullisesti tässä tilanteessa.
He acted like he didn't care.
Hän käyttäytyi kuin ei välittäisi.
Usage: informalContext: Everyday situations relating to behavior.
Note: This meaning focuses on how someone behaves or presents themselves.
Act's synonyms
perform
To carry out a task or action, especially in a formal or public setting.
Example: She will perform in the school play tonight.
Note: Perform often implies a more planned or intentional action compared to the general term 'act'.
execute
To carry out or accomplish a task or action with precision or skill.
Example: The actor executed the scene flawlessly.
Note: Execute suggests a higher level of skill or precision in carrying out the action.
behave
To conduct oneself in a particular way, especially in terms of manners or actions.
Example: The children were told to behave during the ceremony.
Note: Behave focuses more on one's conduct or manners rather than a specific task or performance.
pretend
To act as if something is true or real, especially for amusement or to deceive.
Example: He likes to pretend he is a superhero when playing with his friends.
Note: Pretend involves acting in a way that may not reflect reality, often for play or entertainment purposes.
Act expressions, common phrases
act on
To take action based on a suggestion, idea, or information.
Example: She decided to act on the advice given by her mentor.
Note: This phrase emphasizes acting upon something, rather than just performing an action.
act out
To express one's emotions or feelings through behavior, often in a dramatic or exaggerated manner.
Example: The child often acts out when she doesn't get her way.
Note: This phrase involves physically demonstrating emotions or feelings.
put on an act
To pretend or behave in a way that is not genuine, often for deceptive purposes.
Example: He pretended to be sick, but I think he was just putting on an act.
Note: This phrase implies a deliberate attempt to deceive or manipulate others.
act up
To malfunction or behave in a disruptive or unruly manner.
Example: My computer always seems to act up when I'm in a hurry.
Note: This phrase typically refers to things or systems misbehaving.
act one's age
To behave in a manner appropriate to one's chronological age.
Example: Stop fooling around and act your age!
Note: This phrase emphasizes behaving according to societal expectations of maturity.
act the fool
To behave in a silly or foolish manner, often for entertainment or attention.
Example: He loves to act the fool to make his friends laugh.
Note: This phrase suggests a deliberate choice to behave foolishly.
act of kindness
A gesture or action done with the intention of helping or benefiting others.
Example: Her act of kindness towards the homeless man touched everyone's hearts.
Note: This phrase highlights a specific action done for the purpose of showing kindness.
Act everyday (slang) expressions
Act a fool
To behave in a silly or ridiculous manner, usually for entertainment or attention.
Example: He always acts a fool at parties, making everyone laugh.
Note: While 'act a fool' contains the word 'act', it deviates from the original word as it refers to behaving foolishly rather than performing a role or pretending.
Acting brand new
To behave as if one is better or different from before, often due to a change in circumstances.
Example: She's been acting brand new since she got that promotion.
Note: This slang term plays on the idea of someone acting like a new or different person, rather than portraying a character, as in the original meaning of 'act'.
Act - Examples
She always acts quickly in emergency situations.
Hän toimii aina nopeasti hätätilanteissa.
The government needs to take immediate action to address the issue.
Hallituksen on ryhdyttävä välittömiin toimiin ongelman ratkaisemiseksi.
The actor's performance in the play was outstanding.
Näyttelijän esitys näytelmässä oli erinomainen.
Act grammar
Act - Verb (Verb) / Verb, base form (Verb, base form)
Lemma: act
Conjugations
Verb, past tense (Verb, past tense): acted
Verb, gerund or present participle (Verb, gerund or present participle): acting
Verb, 3rd person singular present (Verb, 3rd person singular present): acts
Verb, base form (Verb, base form): act
Verb, non-3rd person singular present (Verb, non-3rd person singular present): act
Syllables, Separation and Stress
act Contains 1 syllables: act
Phonetic transcription: ˈakt
act , ˈakt (The red syllable is stressed)
Act - Importance and usage frequency
The word frequency and importance index indicates how often a word appears in a given language. The smaller the number, the more frequently the word is used. The most frequently used words typically range from about 1 to 4000.
act: 600 - 700 (Extremely common).
This importance index helps you focus on the most useful words during your language learning process.
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