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orbit in Finnish

orbit in Finnish is kiertorata, rata, reitti — orbit means the curved path an object follows as it travels around another body due to gravity, such as a planet around the sun.

orbit in Finnish

kiertorata
noun
(pinball) A path for the ball on the outer edge of the playfield, usually connected so that the ball entering in one end will come out of the other.
rata
noun
(pinball) A path for the ball on the outer edge of the playfield, usually connected so that the ball entering in one end will come out of the other.
reitti
noun
(figurative) A sphere of influence; an area or extent of activity, interest, or control.
vaikutuspiiri
noun
(figurative) A sphere of influence; an area or extent of activity, interest, or control.
kiertää
verb
(astronomy, transitive) To circle or revolve around another object or position.
viedä radalleen
verb
(transitive) To place an object (e.g. a satellite) into an orbit around a planet.
ympäröidä
verb
(transitive) To move around the general vicinity of something.

What does "orbit" mean?

  1. noun The curved path an object follows as it travels around another body due to gravity, such as a planet around the sun.
    "The satellite was launched into orbit around the Earth."
  2. noun A sphere of influence, activity, or interest that surrounds someone or something.
    "The young musician was drawn into the orbit of the city's biggest producers."
  3. verb To move in a circular or curved path around something.
    "The moon orbits the Earth roughly every 27 days."

orbit in a sentence

  • The satellite was launched into orbit around the Earth.
  • The young musician was drawn into the orbit of the city's biggest producers.
  • The moon orbits the Earth roughly every 27 days.

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Frequently asked questions

What is "orbit" in Finnish?

"orbit" in Finnish is kiertorata, rata, reitti. orbit means: The curved path an object follows as it travels around another body due to gravity, such as a planet around the sun.

How do you use "orbit" in a sentence?

Example: "The satellite was launched into orbit around the Earth." In Finnish, "orbit" is kiertorata, rata, reitti.

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

Yes — Finnish has 7 translations listed for "orbit": kiertorata, rata, reitti, vaikutuspiiri, kiertää, viedä radalleen.

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