pikkuhiljaa
MEANING:
Adverb: Little by little, gradually.
Comes from pikku- (“little”) + hiljaa (“slowly”).
Used in a sentence: Alan pikkuhiljaa hermostua means ”I’m gradually getting irritated.”
MEANING:
Noun: plug (electric connecting device)
Comes from pisto (“sting, prick”) + tulppa (“plug”).
MEANING:
Noun: socket, outlet, wall socket; point (UK); receptacle, wall plug (US) (opening for connecting an electric plug)
MEANING:
Noun: bruise or contusion
Comes from mustelmilla = black and blue
You may also see sinelmä
MEANING:
Noun: otter (animal like the one pictured)
MEANING:
Noun: eyelash
Comes from silmä (“eye”) + ripsi (“lash, eyelash”)
You will also see simply ”ripsi” meaning the same.
MEANING:
Noun: cash (money in the form of notes or coins)
EXTRA CREDIT:
Used in a sentence:
Maksatteko käteisellä vai luottokortilla?