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kai.

probably, I guess (that) (used to express a possibility or belief of what's going to happen)

3 characters1 syllables approx.Suomi language

Meaning & usage

adv/ˈkɑi̯(ˣ)/[ˈkɑ̝i̯(ʔ)]
  1. probably, I guess (that) (used to express a possibility or belief of what's going to happen)

    Tulee kai sade.
    Minun pitää kai lähteä.
  2. Used to indicate derision or disbelief.

    Luulisi hänen osaavan. — Kyllä kai!
    Annas minä autan! — Niin kai, et sinä ole ennenkään auttanut.
  3. Used as a fortifier, or to confirm.

    Totta kai minä sinua uskon!
    Kai sinä tämän tiedät!
Where this word comes from

Probably a clipping of kaiketi.

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