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
Behind a vessel; having a bearing of 180 degrees from ahead.
takana
Behind a vessel; having a bearing of 180 degrees from ahead.
taakse
In the direction of the stern; backward (motion); to the rear.
What does "astern" mean?
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adverb Behind a ship or boat, or moving backward.
"The tugboat fell astern as the liner picked up speed."
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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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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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