inertia in Finnish
inertia in Finnish is hitaus, inertia, vastahakoisuus — inertia means in physics, the tendency of an object to keep doing whatever it's already doing — staying still or moving in a straight line — unless a force acts on it.
inertia in Finnish
hitaus
(figuratively) In a person, unwillingness to take action.
inertia
(figuratively) In a person, unwillingness to take action.
vastahakoisuus
(figuratively) In a person, unwillingness to take action.
jatkavuus
(figuratively) In a person, unwillingness to take action.
vitka
(figuratively) In a person, unwillingness to take action.
inertia
(medicine) Lack of activity; sluggishness; said especially of the uterus, when, in labour, its contractions have nearly or wholly ceased.
velttous
(medicine) Lack of activity; sluggishness; said especially of the uterus, when, in labour, its contractions have nearly or wholly ceased.
What does "inertia" mean?
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noun In physics, the tendency of an object to keep doing whatever it's already doing — staying still or moving in a straight line — unless a force acts on it.
"Passengers lurch forward when a bus brakes suddenly because of inertia."
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noun A reluctance to act, change, or get started; sluggishness.
"Sheer inertia kept him in the same job for twenty years."
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inertia in a sentence
- Passengers lurch forward when a bus brakes suddenly because of inertia.
- The heavier the object, the more inertia it has to overcome to start moving.
- Sheer inertia kept him in the same job for twenty years.
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What is "inertia" in Finnish?
"inertia" in Finnish is hitaus, inertia, vastahakoisuus. inertia means: In physics, the tendency of an object to keep doing whatever it's already doing — staying still or moving in a straight line — unless a force acts on it.
How do you use "inertia" in a sentence?
Example: "Passengers lurch forward when a bus brakes suddenly because of inertia." In Finnish, "inertia" is hitaus, inertia, vastahakoisuus.
Are there other ways to say "inertia" in Finnish?
Yes — Finnish has 6 translations listed for "inertia": hitaus, inertia, vastahakoisuus, jatkavuus, vitka, velttous.
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