/ˈɑi̯ʋɑn/, [ˈɑ̝i̯ʋɑ̝n]
AlkuperäFrom Proto-Finnic *aivan (an instructive singular, compare ihan), probably borrowed from Proto-Indo-Iranian *Háywas, or alternatively from Proto-Germanic *aiwaz (“long time”). Cognate with Votic aiva (“always”) and Estonian aiva (“always”).
- very, rather, quite
“aivan lähellä” — very close
“en aivan yllä” — I can't quite reach it
- exactly, precisely, just
“aivan oikein” — exactly right
“aivan kuin minä” — just like me
- completely, totally
“aivan väärin” — completely wrong
“aivan mahdotonta” — totally impossible
“aivan liian monta” — way too many