Dictionary
English - Finnish
Sell
sɛl
Extremely common
400 - 500
400 - 500
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.
myydä, myydä pois, kaupata, myynti, myydä eteenpäin
Sell meanings in Finnish
myydä
Example:
I want to sell my car.
Haluan myydä autoni.
They sell fresh bread every morning.
He myyvät tuoretta leipää joka aamu.
Usage: informalContext: Everyday transactions, commerce.
Note: This is the most common translation for 'sell' and is used in various contexts involving the exchange of goods or services for money.
myydä pois
Example:
I need to sell off some old furniture.
Minun täytyy myydä pois vanhoja huonekaluja.
He decided to sell off his collection.
Hän päätti myydä pois kokoelmaansa.
Usage: informalContext: Used when referring to selling items that are no longer needed.
Note: This phrase emphasizes the act of getting rid of items, often at a lower price.
kaupata
Example:
They are trying to sell their product to new customers.
He yrittävät kaupata tuotettaan uusille asiakkaille.
The company is looking to sell its services to a wider audience.
Yritys etsii keinoja kaupata palveluitaan laajemmalle yleisölle.
Usage: formalContext: Business and marketing contexts.
Note: This term is often used in a more formal or business-oriented context, focusing on marketing and sales strategies.
myynti
Example:
The sale of tickets starts tomorrow.
Lippujen myynti alkaa huomenna.
The store has a big sale this weekend.
Kaupassa on suuri myynti tänä viikonloppuna.
Usage: formal/informalContext: Referring to the act of selling or a sale event.
Note: While 'myynti' is technically a noun meaning 'sale', it is often used in contexts where 'sell' would be implied, especially in marketing.
myydä eteenpäin
Example:
He plans to sell the idea to investors.
Hän suunnittelee myyvänsä idean sijoittajille.
They hope to sell the project to a larger audience.
He toivovat myyvänsä projektin suuremmalle yleisölle.
Usage: formalContext: Used in contexts where ideas or projects are sold rather than physical items.
Note: This phrase is often used in business and entrepreneurial contexts to describe promoting or pitching an idea.
Sell's synonyms
vend
To vend means to sell goods, especially in a public place.
Example: The street vendor vends fresh fruits and vegetables every morning.
Note: Vend is a more formal or old-fashioned term compared to 'sell'.
market
To market involves promoting and selling products or services.
Example: She markets handmade jewelry online through her website.
Note: Marketing includes the activities leading up to a sale, such as advertising and branding.
peddle
To peddle means to sell goods, often by going from place to place.
Example: The street vendor peddles his wares along the busy sidewalk.
Note: Peddle implies selling in a more informal or spontaneous manner.
hawk
To hawk means to sell goods by calling out in public.
Example: The vendor hawks his merchandise loudly to attract customers.
Note: Hawk is often used in the context of selling goods on the street or in a public setting.
trade
To trade involves buying and selling goods or services.
Example: She trades vintage clothing items online through her e-commerce store.
Note: Trading can involve exchanging goods rather than just selling them.
Sell expressions, common phrases
Sell like hotcakes
This idiom means that something is selling very quickly and in large quantities, similar to how hotcakes (pancakes) are popular and sell rapidly.
Example: The new iPhone model is selling like hotcakes.
Note: It emphasizes the rapid and successful sale of a product.
Sell out
To sell out means to have all items or tickets purchased, leaving none remaining for sale.
Example: The concert tickets sold out within minutes.
Note: It indicates a complete depletion of available items for purchase.
Hard sell
A hard sell refers to a forceful and aggressive sales approach to persuade someone to buy something.
Example: The salesman gave us a hard sell on the new car features.
Note: It implies using intense persuasion tactics beyond typical selling methods.
Sell someone a bill of goods
To sell someone a bill of goods means to deceive or trick them into believing something that is not true or valuable.
Example: Don't let that smooth-talking salesman sell you a bill of goods.
Note: It involves misleading someone into a false purchase or belief.
Sell your soul
To sell your soul figuratively means to sacrifice your values or integrity in exchange for personal gain or success.
Example: He decided to sell his soul for fame and fortune.
Note: It conveys a deep moral or ethical compromise for personal benefit.
Sell oneself short
To sell oneself short means to underestimate one's worth or abilities, especially in negotiations or self-assessment.
Example: Don't sell yourself short; you have a lot of valuable skills to offer.
Note: It suggests undervaluing oneself or settling for less than one deserves.
Sell off
To sell off means to dispose of or liquidate assets, often quickly or in large quantities.
Example: The company decided to sell off its non-core assets.
Note: It involves getting rid of assets, typically to raise funds or streamline operations.
Sell everyday (slang) expressions
Move
To sell or promote something, often with enthusiasm or effectiveness.
Example: She can really move those designer handbags.
Note: Move is a more informal way to refer to selling or promoting products and can imply a sense of skill or success in selling.
Hustle
To work hard and energetically to sell or promote something, often in a determined or aggressive manner.
Example: He's always hustling to sell his artwork to galleries.
Note: Hustle conveys a sense of urgency, determination, and sometimes even a bit of cunning in the process of selling.
Pitch
To present or promote something, typically a product or idea, in an attempt to make a sale.
Example: The entrepreneur pitched his new product to potential investors.
Note: Pitch is commonly used in the context of sales presentations and emphasizes the act of promoting or persuading others to buy or support something.
Promote
To advertise or encourage the sale of a product or service, often through various marketing channels.
Example: She promotes the latest electronics through social media.
Note: Promote involves actively advocating for a product's benefits or features to attract customers and increase sales.
Push
To promote or sell something, often by exerting pressure or making a strong effort to encourage purchases.
Example: They are pushing the new fashion line with exclusive discounts.
Note: Push carries a sense of assertiveness and determination in persuading customers to buy or support a particular product.
Unload
To sell off or get rid of goods or assets, especially when trying to free up space or improve financial situation.
Example: He needs to unload his old inventory to make room for new stock.
Note: Unload often implies a need to quickly sell off items or dispose of excess inventory, focusing more on eliminating stock than on the sales process itself.
Sell - Examples
Sell me your old bike.
Myy minulle vanha pyöräsi.
She sells handmade jewelry at the market.
Hän myy käsintehtyjä koruja markkinoilla.
The company is trying to sell their new product to a wider audience.
Yritys yrittää myydä uutta tuotettaan laajemmalle yleisölle.
Sell grammar
Sell - Verb (Verb) / Verb, base form (Verb, base form)
Lemma: sell
Conjugations
Noun, singular or mass (Noun, singular or mass): sell
Verb, past tense (Verb, past tense): sold
Verb, past participle (Verb, past participle): sold
Verb, gerund or present participle (Verb, gerund or present participle): selling
Verb, 3rd person singular present (Verb, 3rd person singular present): sells
Verb, base form (Verb, base form): sell
Verb, non-3rd person singular present (Verb, non-3rd person singular present): sell
Syllables, Separation and Stress
sell Contains 1 syllables: sell
Phonetic transcription: ˈsel
sell , ˈsel (The red syllable is stressed)
Sell - 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.
sell: 400 - 500 (Extremely common).
This importance index helps you focus on the most useful words during your language learning process.
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