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derail in Finnish

derail in Finnish is suistua raiteilta, suistua, suistaa — derail means to come off, or cause something to come off, its railway tracks.

derail in Finnish

suistua raiteilta
verb
(transitive) To cause to come off the tracks.
suistua
verb
(intransitive, figurative) To deviate from the previous course or direction.
suistua raiteilta
verb
(intransitive, figurative) To deviate from the previous course or direction.
suistaa
verb
(transitive, figurative) To cause to deviate from a set course or direction.
suistaa raiteilta
verb
(transitive, figurative) To cause to deviate from a set course or direction.

What does "derail" mean?

  1. verb To come off, or cause something to come off, its railway tracks.
    "The freight train derailed just outside the station."
  2. verb To disrupt or throw a plan, process, or conversation off course.
    "One awkward question derailed the entire interview."
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derail in a sentence

  • The freight train derailed just outside the station.
  • One awkward question derailed the entire interview.
  • Bad publicity threatened to derail the merger.

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Frequently asked questions

What is "derail" in Finnish?

"derail" in Finnish is suistua raiteilta, suistua, suistaa. derail means: To come off, or cause something to come off, its railway tracks.

How do you use "derail" in a sentence?

Example: "The freight train derailed just outside the station." In Finnish, "derail" is suistua raiteilta, suistua, suistaa.

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

Yes — Finnish has 4 translations listed for "derail": suistua raiteilta, suistua, suistaa, suistaa raiteilta.

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