/ˈʋɑi̯ti(ˣ)/, [ˈʋɑ̝i̯t̪i(ʔ)]
Alkuperävai- (“to fall silent”) + -ti (indicates manner); "to the point of being silent". Cognates include Estonian vait, Veps vaikt´i.
- silent, quiet (without uttering a sound)
“Istuin vaiti, kun hän selitti suunnitelman.” — I sat silent as he explained the plan.
“Ole vaiti!” — Be quiet!
“Pojat pysyivät vaiti illan tapahtumista.” — The boys kept quiet about the night's events.