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distance in Finnish

distance in Finnish is aikaero, ajallinen etäisyys, ero — distance means the amount of space between two points or places.

distance in Finnish

aikaero
noun
An interval or length of time between events.
ajallinen etäisyys
noun
An interval or length of time between events.
ero
noun
An interval or length of time between events.
ero
noun
(figurative) A separation in some way other than space or time.
ero
noun
Chiefly with a modifying word: a measure between two points or quantities; a difference, a variance.
rako
noun
Chiefly with a modifying word: a measure between two points or quantities; a difference, a variance.
väli
noun
Chiefly with a modifying word: a measure between two points or quantities; a difference, a variance.
erä
noun
(horse racing) Chiefly in by a distance: a space of more than 30 lengths (about 80 yards or 7.3 metres) between two racehorses finishing a race, used to describe the margin of victory; also (archaic) , any space of 240 yards (about 219.5 metres) on a racecourse.
matka
noun
(horse racing) Chiefly in by a distance: a space of more than 30 lengths (about 80 yards or 7.3 metres) between two racehorses finishing a race, used to describe the margin of victory; also (archaic) , any space of 240 yards (about 219.5 metres) on a racecourse.
pitkä ero
noun
(horse racing) Chiefly in by a distance: a space of more than 30 lengths (about 80 yards or 7.3 metres) between two racehorses finishing a race, used to describe the margin of victory; also (archaic) , any space of 240 yards (about 219.5 metres) on a racecourse.
etäinen paikka
noun
Chiefly in from a distance: a place which is far away or remote; specifically (especially, painting) , a more remote part of a landscape or view as contrasted with the foreground.
ero
noun
The state of remoteness or separation in some way other than space or time.
etäisyys
noun
The state of remoteness or separation in some way other than space or time.
ero
noun
(horse racing) Originally, the space measured back from the winning post which a racehorse running in a heat must reach when the winner has covered the whole course, in order to run in a subsequent heat; also, the point on the racecourse that space away from the winning post; now, the point on a racecourse 240 yards from the winning post.
matka
noun
(horse racing) Originally, the space measured back from the winning post which a racehorse running in a heat must reach when the winner has covered the whole course, in order to run in a subsequent heat; also, the point on the racecourse that space away from the winning post; now, the point on a racecourse 240 yards from the winning post.
väli
noun
(horse racing) Originally, the space measured back from the winning post which a racehorse running in a heat must reach when the winner has covered the whole course, in order to run in a subsequent heat; also, the point on the racecourse that space away from the winning post; now, the point on a racecourse 240 yards from the winning post.
etäisyys
noun
etäisyys
noun
(fencing) The amount of space between a fencer and their opponent, which the fencer tries to control in order to gain an advantage over the opponent.
väli
noun
(fencing) The amount of space between a fencer and their opponent, which the fencer tries to control in order to gain an advantage over the opponent.
kaukaa
noun
Chiefly preceded by the, especially in into or in the distance: the place that is far away or remote.
kaukaisuus
noun
Chiefly preceded by the, especially in into or in the distance: the place that is far away or remote.
työ
noun
The entire amount of progress to an objective.
välimatka
noun
(military) The amount of space between soldiers or cavalry riders marching or standing in a rank; also, the amount of space between such ranks.
etäisyys
noun
(military) The amount of space between soldiers or cavalry riders marching or standing in a rank; also, the amount of space between such ranks.
matka
noun
(military) The amount of space between soldiers or cavalry riders marching or standing in a rank; also, the amount of space between such ranks.
väli
noun
(military) The amount of space between soldiers or cavalry riders marching or standing in a rank; also, the amount of space between such ranks.
etäännyttää
verb
To cause (a place, a thing, etc.) to seem distant, or (figurative) unfamiliar.
etäännyttää
verb
(chiefly, US, horse racing, archaic) Of a racehorse: to beat (another horse) by a certain distance; also (passive voice) , to cause (a horse) to be disqualified by beating it by a certain distance.
voittaa + the distance in adessive case
verb
(chiefly, US, horse racing, archaic) Of a racehorse: to beat (another horse) by a certain distance; also (passive voice) , to cause (a horse) to be disqualified by beating it by a certain distance.
ottaa etäisyyttä
verb
(reflexive) To keep (oneself) away from someone or something, especially because one does not want to be associated with that person or thing.
pitää etäisyyttä
verb
(reflexive) To keep (oneself) away from someone or something, especially because one does not want to be associated with that person or thing.
etäännyttää
verb
To set oneself at a distance from someone or something else; to move away from someone or something.
etääntyä
verb
To set oneself at a distance from someone or something else; to move away from someone or something.
ottaa etäisyyttä
verb
To set oneself at a distance from someone or something else; to move away from someone or something.
ottaa välimatkaa
verb
To set oneself at a distance from someone or something else; to move away from someone or something.
pestä kätensä
verb
To set oneself at a distance from someone or something else; to move away from someone or something.
sijoittaa erilleen
verb
To set oneself at a distance from someone or something else; to move away from someone or something.
pitää erossa
verb
(figurative) To keep oneself emotionally or socially apart from another person or people; to keep one's distance.
pitää etäisyyttä
verb
(figurative) To keep oneself emotionally or socially apart from another person or people; to keep one's distance.

What does "distance" mean?

  1. noun The amount of space between two points or places.
    "The distance between the two cities is about 300 miles."
  2. noun A lack of closeness or warmth between people; emotional separation.
    "There had been a growing distance between them for months."
  3. verb To keep oneself apart from someone or something, especially to avoid association with it.
    "The senator quickly distanced himself from the scandal."

distance in a sentence

  • The distance between the two cities is about 300 miles.
  • They measured the distance from the house to the road.
  • There had been a growing distance between them for months.
  • The senator quickly distanced himself from the scandal.

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Frequently asked questions

What is "distance" in Finnish?

"distance" in Finnish is aikaero, ajallinen etäisyys, ero. distance means: The amount of space between two points or places.

How do you use "distance" in a sentence?

Example: "The distance between the two cities is about 300 miles." In Finnish, "distance" is aikaero, ajallinen etäisyys, ero.

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

Yes — Finnish has 23 translations listed for "distance": aikaero, ajallinen etäisyys, ero, rako, väli, erä.

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