dead weight in Finnish
dead weight in Finnish is painolasti, riippakivi, taakka.
dead weight in Finnish
painolasti
(figuratively) That which is useless or excess; that which slows something down.
riippakivi
(figuratively) That which is useless or excess; that which slows something down.
taakka
(figuratively) That which is useless or excess; that which slows something down.
kuollut paino
(rail) The total (unpowered) weight of a train to be propelled (or hauled) by the locomotive; another locomotive being hauled dead as part of the train is a dead weight.
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What is "dead weight" in Finnish?
"dead weight" in Finnish is painolasti, riippakivi, taakka.
Are there other ways to say "dead weight" in Finnish?
Yes — Finnish has 4 translations listed for "dead weight": painolasti, riippakivi, taakka, kuollut paino.
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