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aback in Finnish

aback in Finnish is taaksepäin, takaisin, pakki — aback means used in the phrase "taken aback": caught by surprise, startled, or momentarily thrown off guard.

aback in Finnish

taaksepäin
adv
(archaic, Geordie) Towards the back or rear; backwards. [First attested prior to 1150.]
takaisin
adv
(archaic, Geordie) Towards the back or rear; backwards. [First attested prior to 1150.]
pakki
adv
(nautical) Backward against the mast; said of the sails when pressed by the wind from the "wrong" (forward) side, or of a ship when its sails are set that way. [First attested in the late 17th century.]
perässä
adv
(nautical) Backward against the mast; said of the sails when pressed by the wind from the "wrong" (forward) side, or of a ship when its sails are set that way. [First attested in the late 17th century.]
takana
adv
(nautical) Backward against the mast; said of the sails when pressed by the wind from the "wrong" (forward) side, or of a ship when its sails are set that way. [First attested in the late 17th century.]

What does "aback" mean?

  1. adv Used in the phrase "taken aback": caught by surprise, startled, or momentarily thrown off guard.
    "She was taken aback by how blunt his comment was."
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aback in a sentence

  • She was taken aback by how blunt his comment was.
  • I was a bit taken aback when he showed up uninvited.

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What is "aback" in Finnish?

"aback" in Finnish is taaksepäin, takaisin, pakki. aback means: Used in the phrase "taken aback": caught by surprise, startled, or momentarily thrown off guard.

How do you use "aback" in a sentence?

Example: "She was taken aback by how blunt his comment was." In Finnish, "aback" is taaksepäin, takaisin, pakki.

Are there other ways to say "aback" in Finnish?

Yes — Finnish has 5 translations listed for "aback": taaksepäin, takaisin, pakki, perässä, takana.

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