Hello, you have come here looking for the meaning of the word
eteenpäin. In DICTIOUS you will not only get to know all the dictionary meanings for the word
eteenpäin, but we will also tell you about its etymology, its characteristics and you will know how to say
eteenpäin in singular and plural. Everything you need to know about the word
eteenpäin you have here. The definition of the word
eteenpäin will help you to be more precise and correct when speaking or writing your texts. Knowing the definition of
eteenpäin, as well as those of other words, enriches your vocabulary and provides you with more and better linguistic resources.
Finnish
Alternative forms
Etymology
eteen + -päin
Pronunciation
- IPA(key): /ˈeteːnˌpæi̯n/,
- Rhymes: -æin
- Syllabification(key): e‧teen‧päin
Adverb
eteenpäin (not comparable)
- forward, onward, ahead (towards the front or at the front, in a forward direction)
Eteenpäin, kristityt soturit!- Onward, Christian soldiers!
Haluan mennä urallani eteenpäin.- I want to move forward in my career.
- forth (forward in time, place or degree).
- along (onward, forward, with progressive action)
Älä pysähdy tässä. Mene vain eteenpäin.- Don't stop here. Just move along.
Inflection
Antonyms
Derived terms
Related terms
Further reading