Meaning of toimia | Babel Free
/ˈtoi̯miɑˣ/Määritelmät
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to serve, act, work intransitive
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to act, take action intransitive
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to work, function, run, operate (to act as intended, to be in action) intransitive
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to be powered intransitive
Esimerkit
“Äskeisten kuolemien pitäisi toimia herätyskellona muille vaarassa oleville.”
The recent deaths should serve as a wake-up call to others at risk.
“Sotilasuransa jälkeen hän toimi pappina kolmekymmentä vuotta.”
After his military career he worked as a priest for thirty years.
“Tulipalon sattuessa on toimittava nopeasti.”
When a fire occurs one must act fast.
“On välttämätöntä, että toimit nyt.”
It is imperative that you take action now.
“Ratkaisusi näyttää hyvältä paperilla, mutta se ei toimi käytännössä.”
Your solution looks good on paper but it does not work in practice.
“Kummallista - pumppu toimii, mutta veden pinta ei alene.”
Strange - the pump runs, but the water level does not go down.
“Tämä CD-soitin toimii paristoilla.”
This CD player is powered by battery.
CEFR-taso
A2
Elementary
This word is part of the CEFR A2 vocabulary — elementary level.
This word is part of the CEFR A2 vocabulary — elementary level.