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naputtaa.

to tap (to touch one's finger, foot, or other body parts on a surface, usually repeatedly)

8 characters3 syllables approx.Suomi language

Meaning & usage

verb/ˈnɑputːɑːˣ/[ˈnɑ̝put̪ːɑ̝ː(ʔ)]
  1. to tap (to touch one's finger, foot, or other body parts on a surface, usually repeatedly)

    Hän oli niin hermostunut, että alkoi naputtaa pöytää sormillaan.
  2. to tap, knock; make a quiet, sharp noise

    Tuulessa huojuva puu alkoi naputtaa ikkunaan.
  3. to type (in)

    colloquial
  4. to nag

    colloquial
Where this word comes from

Onomatopoeic root + -ttaa.

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