No. 709 in Finnish
ajaa
"To drive" or "to ride."
In a sentence
Hän haluaa ajaa autoa.
They want to drive a car.
The verb 'ajaa' is used to describe operating a vehicle.
Voitko ajaa minut kotiin?
Can you drive me home?
'Ajaa' here signifies transporting someone by driving them.
He ajavat karjaa laitumelle.
They are herding cattle to the pasture.
In this case, 'ajaa' is used metaphorically to mean 'herding' as an act of guiding animals.
Hän ajaa autoa töihin joka päivä.
He drives a car to work every day.
Driving a vehicle.
Tuuli ajaa veneen nopeasti satamaan.
The wind drives the boat quickly to the harbor.
Propelling or pushing an object.
Aion ajaa tämän asian eteenpäin hallituksessa.
I plan to push this matter forward in the council.
Advancing or advocating for something.
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