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speed in Finnish

speed in Finnish is nopeus, vauhti, haipakka — speed means how fast something moves, or the rate at which something happens.

speed in Finnish

nopeus
noun
The state of moving quickly or the capacity for rapid motion.
vauhti
noun
The state of moving quickly or the capacity for rapid motion.
haipakka
noun
The state of moving quickly or the capacity for rapid motion.
vauhti
noun
(mathematics, physics) The rate of motion or action, specifically the magnitude of the velocity; the rate distance is traversed in a given time.
valoherkkyys
noun
(photography) The sensitivity to light of film, plates or sensor.
piri
noun
(slang, uncountable) Amphetamine or any amphetamine-based drug (especially methamphetamine) used as a stimulant, especially illegally.
spiidi
noun
(slang, uncountable) Amphetamine or any amphetamine-based drug (especially methamphetamine) used as a stimulant, especially illegally.
vauhti
noun
(slang, uncountable) Amphetamine or any amphetamine-based drug (especially methamphetamine) used as a stimulant, especially illegally.
ajaa (liian) nopeasti
verb
To cause to make haste; to dispatch with celerity; to drive at full speed; hence, to hasten; to hurry.
ajaa ylinopeutta
verb
To cause to make haste; to dispatch with celerity; to drive at full speed; hence, to hasten; to hurry.

What does "speed" mean?

  1. noun How fast something moves, or the rate at which something happens.
    "The train reached a top speed of 200 miles per hour."
  2. noun Amphetamine, especially used as an illegal stimulant drug.
    "He admitted he used to take speed to stay awake on long shifts."
  3. verb To go fast, or to drive faster than the legal limit.
    "She was fined for speeding on the motorway."
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speed in a sentence

  • The train reached a top speed of 200 miles per hour.
  • They increased the speed of production to meet demand.
  • He admitted he used to take speed to stay awake on long shifts.
  • She was fined for speeding on the motorway.

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What is "speed" in Finnish?

"speed" in Finnish is nopeus, vauhti, haipakka. speed means: How fast something moves, or the rate at which something happens.

How do you use "speed" in a sentence?

Example: "The train reached a top speed of 200 miles per hour." In Finnish, "speed" is nopeus, vauhti, haipakka.

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

Yes — Finnish has 8 translations listed for "speed": nopeus, vauhti, haipakka, valoherkkyys, piri, spiidi.

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