niin kai

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Finnish[edit]

Etymology[edit]

literally niin (“so, thus”) + kai (“maybe”)

Phrase[edit]

niin kai

  1. I am afraid so
    Mitä? Tippuiko puhelimesi veteen? --Niin kai.
    What? Did you drop your phone into water? --Yes, I'm afraid so.
    Pitääkö meidän tehdä kaikki käsin? --Niin kai.
    Do we really have to do every one by hand? --Yes, I'm afraid so.

Interjection[edit]

niin kai

  1. Used to express disbelief.
    Lopetan tupakanpolton. --Niin kai!
    I'll quit smoking. --Yeah, I bet!
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