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English - Finnish

Look

lʊk
Extremely common
600 - 700
600 - 700
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katsoa, ilme, näyttää, katse, tarkistaa, etsia

Look meanings in Finnish

katsoa

Example:
Look at the beautiful sunset.
Katso kaunista auringonlaskua.
Can you look at this document?
Voitko katsoa tätä asiakirjaa?
Usage: informalContext: Used when directing someone's attention to something visually.
Note: This is the most common meaning of 'look' and is used in everyday conversation.

ilme

Example:
She has a worried look on her face.
Hänellä on huolestunut ilme kasvoillaan.
His look was one of confusion.
Hänen ilmeensä oli hämmennyksen täyttämä.
Usage: formal/informalContext: Used to describe someone's facial expression or appearance.
Note: This meaning focuses on the expression or demeanor of a person.

näyttää

Example:
This dress looks nice on you.
Tämä mekko näyttää hyvältä päälläsi.
It looks like it will rain today.
Näyttää siltä, että tänään sataa.
Usage: informalContext: Used to express an appearance or impression.
Note: Often used in situations where the speaker is commenting on how something appears.

katse

Example:
He gave her a long look.
Hän antoi hänelle pitkän katseen.
She caught his look across the room.
Hän huomasi hänen katseensa huoneen yli.
Usage: formal/informalContext: Refers to a glance or gaze directed at someone or something.
Note: This meaning is often used in literary contexts or to describe interactions between people.

tarkistaa

Example:
I need to look over my notes before the exam.
Minun täytyy tarkistaa muistiinpanoni ennen koetta.
Please look through these files.
Ole hyvä ja tarkista nämä tiedostot.
Usage: formalContext: Used in contexts where one is reviewing or checking something.
Note: This meaning emphasizes a more analytical or careful examination.

etsia

Example:
I need to look for my keys.
Minun täytyy etsiä avaimeni.
She is looking for a new job.
Hän etsii uutta työpaikkaa.
Usage: informalContext: Used when searching for something or someone.
Note: This meaning is often used when discussing searches in both physical and abstract contexts.

Look's synonyms

gaze

To look steadily and intently at something for a period of time.
Example: She gazed out of the window, lost in thought.
Note: Gaze implies a more focused and prolonged observation compared to a casual look.

stare

To look fixedly or vacantly at someone or something with eyes wide open.
Example: He stared at the painting, trying to decipher its meaning.
Note: Stare conveys a sense of intensity or scrutiny in looking, often implying a longer duration than a mere look.

glance

To take a brief or hurried look.
Example: She glanced at her watch to check the time.
Note: Glance suggests a quick or casual look, often without focusing deeply on the object.

peer

To look keenly or with difficulty at someone or something.
Example: He peered into the darkness, trying to make out shapes in the distance.
Note: Peer implies a closer or more intense scrutiny, often involving straining to see or discern details.

Look expressions, common phrases

Look out

To be careful or watchful, often used as a warning.
Example: Look out! There's a car coming!
Note: The focus is on being cautious and alert rather than just observing.

Look forward to

To anticipate or feel excited about something in the future.
Example: I'm looking forward to the concert next week.
Note: Emphasizes anticipation or excitement rather than simply viewing something.

Look up

To search for information in a reference source.
Example: I'll look up that word in the dictionary.
Note: Refers to searching for information rather than just gazing.

Look into

To investigate or examine a situation or problem.
Example: The police are looking into the matter.
Note: Involves a deeper examination or investigation rather than just a casual observation.

Look over

To examine or review something carefully.
Example: Please look over this report before the meeting.
Note: Suggests a thorough examination or review rather than a quick glance.

Look down on

To view someone or something as less important or inferior.
Example: She always looks down on people who don't have a college degree.
Note: Implies a judgmental or condescending attitude rather than simply observing.

Look for

To search or seek something.
Example: I'm looking for my keys. Have you seen them?
Note: Involves actively trying to find something rather than just observing casually.

Look everyday (slang) expressions

Check out

To look at or examine something with interest or curiosity.
Example: Check out this new book I just bought!
Note: The slang term 'check out' implies curiosity or interest in examining something, whereas 'look' is more general in its meaning.

Peek

To glance quickly or briefly at something.
Example: I took a peek at the letter before giving it to you.
Note: While 'peek' is similar to 'look' in the action of viewing, it often implies a quick or secretive glance.

Glimpse

To see or perceive something briefly or partially.
Example: She caught a glimpse of the famous actor in the crowd.
Note: 'Glimpse' suggests a quick or fleeting view of something, differentiating it from a more deliberate or sustained 'look'.

Eyes on

To focus attention or keep watch on something.
Example: Eyes on the prize if you want to succeed.
Note: The phrase 'eyes on' emphasizes the act of focusing or paying attention, distinct from a simple act of looking.

Scan

To look over or survey something quickly and systematically.
Example: She quickly scanned the document for any errors.
Note: 'Scan' involves a more systematic and rapid examination compared to a casual 'look'.

Scope out

To look around or investigate a place or situation.
Example: Let's go scope out the new coffee shop in the neighborhood.
Note: 'Scope out' implies a more deliberate or investigative act of looking, often involving assessing a situation or location.

Look - Examples

She gave him a suspicious look.
Hän antoi hänelle epäilevän katseen.
He has a very distinguished look.
Hänellä on erittäin arvokas ilme.
I'm going to take a look at that new restaurant.
Aion katsoa tuota uutta ravintolaa.

Look grammar

Look - Verb (Verb) / Verb, base form (Verb, base form)
Lemma: look
Conjugations
Noun, plural (Noun, plural): looks
Noun, singular or mass (Noun, singular or mass): look
Verb, past tense (Verb, past tense): looked
Verb, gerund or present participle (Verb, gerund or present participle): looking
Verb, 3rd person singular present (Verb, 3rd person singular present): looks
Verb, base form (Verb, base form): look
Verb, non-3rd person singular present (Verb, non-3rd person singular present): look
Syllables, Separation and Stress
look Contains 1 syllables: look
Phonetic transcription: ˈlu̇k
look , ˈlu̇k (The red syllable is stressed)

Look - 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.
look: 600 - 700 (Extremely common).
This importance index helps you focus on the most useful words during your language learning process.
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