inch in Finnish
inch in Finnish is tuuma, piiru, edetä hitaasti — inch means a unit of length equal to 1/12 of a foot, or 2.54 centimetres.
inch in Finnish
tuuma
piiru
(figuratively) Any very short distance.
edetä hitaasti
(intransitive, followed by a preposition) To advance very slowly, or by a small amount (in a particular direction).
hivuttautua
(intransitive, followed by a preposition) To advance very slowly, or by a small amount (in a particular direction).
What does "inch" mean?
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noun A unit of length equal to 1/12 of a foot, or 2.54 centimetres.
"The photo measures four inches by six inches."
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noun A very small amount or distance.
"She wouldn't give an inch during the negotiation."
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verb To move slowly and carefully, little by little.
"The car inched forward through the traffic jam."
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inch in a sentence
- The photo measures four inches by six inches.
- She wouldn't give an inch during the negotiation.
- The car inched forward through the traffic jam.
- He inched closer to the edge of the roof.
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Frequently asked questions
What is "inch" in Finnish?
"inch" in Finnish is tuuma, piiru, edetä hitaasti. inch means: A unit of length equal to 1/12 of a foot, or 2.54 centimetres.
How do you use "inch" in a sentence?
Example: "The photo measures four inches by six inches." In Finnish, "inch" is tuuma, piiru, edetä hitaasti.
Are there other ways to say "inch" in Finnish?
Yes — Finnish has 4 translations listed for "inch": tuuma, piiru, edetä hitaasti, hivuttautua.
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