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No. 495 in Finnish

vauhtia

"Vauhtia" means "speed" or "momentum" in English.

In a sentence

  • Auto sai lisää vauhtia alamäessä.

    The car gained more speed downhill.

    Here, 'vauhtia' refers to the speed or velocity of the car that increases due to the downhill movement.

  • Lapset pyöräilivät vauhtia huristaen puistossa.

    The children cycled speedily whooshing through the park.

    In this context, 'vauhtia' conveys the concept of rapid motion or thrill experienced by the children cycling.

  • Valmentaja kehotti joukkuetta ottamaan lisää vauhtia harjoituksissa.

    The coach urged the team to pick up more pace during practice.

    Here, 'vauhtia' signifies the need for increased intensity or pace in the team's practice efforts.

  • Autolla täytyy saada lisää vauhtia.

    The car needs to gain more speed.

    Here, 'vauhtia' is used to indicate an increase in 'speed' or 'momentum' for the car.

  • Hän juoksi täyttä vauhtia maaliviivalle.

    She ran at full speed to the finish line.

    In this case, 'vauhtia' indicates maximum 'speed' during the action of running.

  • Lapset pyysivät saada lisää vauhtia keinulle.

    The children asked for more pushing momentum for the swing.

    Here, 'vauhtia' refers to an increase in the 'force' or 'momentum' applied to the swing motion.

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