/ˈkiːnːiˣ/, [ˈk̟iːnːi(ʔ)]
AlkuperäFrom Proto-Finnic *kindik. Related to kiinteä. Compare Karelian kiini and Estonian kinni.
- not-comparableclosed, shut
“Ovi oli kiinni.” — The door was closed.
“Pankki menee kiinni tunnin kuluttua.” — The bank will close in an hour.
- not-comparableattached, connected, fastened (to)
“Vene on kiinni laiturissa.” — The boat is moored to the quay.
- not-comparablein contact (with); very near, right next to
“Talot ovat aivan kiinni toisissaan.” — The houses are right next to each other.
- not-comparableUsed to express taking hold of or catching something; also figuratively.
“Ota kahvasta kiinni.” — Take a hold by the handle.
“Ota kiinni jos saat!” — Catch me if you can!
“Sain hänet kiinni puhelimella.” — I was able to reach her by phone.
- colloquial, not-comparablebusy, unavailable, engaged
“Olen kiinni koko illan.” — I'm busy all evening.
- due to, down to, depending on
“Ei se ole siitä kiinni.” — That isn't it. / It isn't down to that.
- up to (for the option or decision of)
“Se ei ole minusta kiinni.” — That isn't up to me.
Muodotkii(alternative, colloquial) · kiini(alternative, dialectal)