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Finnish translation: suljettu, kiinni

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Finnish translation:suljettu, kiinni

11:15 Jul 16, 2011
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Is it suljettu or kiinni? what is the difference between them?
Ahmed Kamal
Local time: 01:14
suljettu, kiinni
Explanation:
Both "suljettu" and "kiinni" are and can be used. The meaning is the same with both terms. "Suljettu" is the more formal term here and is usually being used in written text, while as "kiinni" is just a bit more casual way to say the same thing.
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Juuso Rantanen
Finland
Local time: 02:14
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5 +1suljettu, kiinni
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suljettu, kiinni


Explanation:
Both "suljettu" and "kiinni" are and can be used. The meaning is the same with both terms. "Suljettu" is the more formal term here and is usually being used in written text, while as "kiinni" is just a bit more casual way to say the same thing.

Juuso Rantanen
Finland
Local time: 02:14
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agree  Hannele Marttila: Quite. An office is likely to be "suljettu" and a shop "kiinni".
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