/ˈpɑi̯tsi/, [ˈpɑ̝i̯ts̠i], /ˈpɑi̯tsiˣ/
AlkuperäFrom Proto-Finnic *pagicci, roughly equivalent to pa- + -itse, from a stem of unknown origin; perhaps related to paeta. Related to Karelian paittše and Livvi paitše.
- except, other than
“Kaikki katsoivat ottelua paitsi minä.” — Everyone was watching the match, except me.
“Tänne voi tuoda kaikkea muuta paitsi ongelmajätteitä.” — You can bring everything else here except hazardous waste.
- archaicbesides, in addition to
- not just, not only (... myös (“(but) also”))
“Hän on paitsi viisas myös komea.” — He is not just wise, but also handsome.
- without (lacking)
“sitä paitsi” — besides, in addition
“jäädä paitsi” — to miss out on something
“paitsi jos” — unless