niin
“niin” is a Finnish word. Its 9 meanings in English:
- so, then, in that case
- so, to this or that extent
- like that, in that way, so (in a way that the speaker does not directly show)
- very (to a great extent; especially when used emphatically or when talking about how one feels)
- Used to stress a contradicting element in a sentence. No unambiguous translation into English.
- then; used to introduce the main clause after an auxiliary clause
- In the structure niin ... kuin ...: ... as well as ...
- yes, yeah (especially when asked to confirm something)
- right (either indicating agreement or having no opinion)
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