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astern in Finnish

astern in Finnish is perän puolella, takana, taakse — astern means behind a ship or boat, or moving backward.

astern in Finnish

perän puolella
adj
Behind a vessel; having a bearing of 180 degrees from ahead.
takana
adj
Behind a vessel; having a bearing of 180 degrees from ahead.
taakse
adv
In the direction of the stern; backward (motion); to the rear.

What does "astern" mean?

  1. adverb Behind a ship or boat, or moving backward.
    "The tugboat fell astern as the liner picked up speed."

astern in a sentence

  • The tugboat fell astern as the liner picked up speed.
  • The captain ordered "full astern" to slow the ship.

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Common Finnish translations

Frequently asked questions

What is "astern" in Finnish?

"astern" in Finnish is perän puolella, takana, taakse. astern means: Behind a ship or boat, or moving backward.

How do you use "astern" in a sentence?

Example: "The tugboat fell astern as the liner picked up speed." In Finnish, "astern" is perän puolella, takana, taakse.

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

Yes — Finnish has 3 translations listed for "astern": perän puolella, takana, taakse.

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