No. 367 in Finnish
eteenpäin
"Forward" or "ahead".
In a sentence
Jatkamme matkaa eteenpäin.
We continue the journey forward.
Here, 'eteenpäin' implies progression or moving forward along a path.
Ajattele aina eteenpäin.
Always think ahead.
In this context, 'eteenpäin' refers to considering or planning for the future.
Pallo vierii hitaasti eteenpäin.
The ball rolls slowly forward.
Here, 'eteenpäin' describes the physical forward motion of the ball.
Meidän täytyy jatkaa eteenpäin.
We must move forward.
In this sentence, 'eteenpäin' implies progression or continuation in a forward direction, emphasizing going ahead despite challenges.
Auto liikkui hitaasti eteenpäin.
The car moved slowly forward.
Here, 'eteenpäin' is used to indicate the physical movement of the car in a forward direction.
Katso eteenpäin menneisyyden sijaan.
Look forward instead of at the past.
In this context, 'eteenpäin' metaphorically refers to focusing on the future rather than dwelling on past events.
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