niin kai
Appearance
Finnish
[edit]Etymology
[edit]Literally, niin (“so, thus”) + kai (“maybe”).
Phrase
[edit]- 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]- used to express disbelief
- Lopetan tupakanpolton. --Niin kai!
- I'll quit smoking. --Yeah, I bet!