/ˈtɑsɑn/, [ˈt̪ɑ̝s̠ɑ̝n]
OriginInstructive singular form of tasa (“even”).
- not-comparableexactly, precisely
“Meillä on tasan tunti aikaa, kunnes muutumme takaisin omiin muotoihimme.” — We'll have exactly one hour before we change back into our original forms
- not-comparableflat (with numbers; not over)
- not-comparable, ofteno'clock, on the hour, flat
“Olen siinä tasan viideltä.” — I will be there at five flat.
- not-comparableeven, evenly, equally
“Kakku jaettiin tasan.” — The cake was divided equally.
- colloquial, not-comparableabsolutely, certainly, totally (expressing vehemence, disbelief, or astonishment)
“Et tasan sanonut sille noin!” — You totally did not say that to her!
- accusative, form-of, genitive, singulargenitive/accusative singular of tasa