/ˈʋɑi̯lːɑ/, [ˈʋɑ̝i̯lːɑ̝]
AlkuperäOriginally the adessive form of the root vai-, vaja- of vajaa.
- without, lacking
“olla vailla” — to need
“vailla suojaa” — without protection, defenseless(ly), unprotected
- synonym of vaille (“to, till”)
“viittä vailla kymmenen” — five minutes to ten
- without (and in need/search of)
“suojaa vailla” — in need of protection, looking for shelter
“Mitä sinä olet vailla?” — What do you want? / What are you looking for?
Muodotvaille(allative) · vailla(adessive) · -(ablative)