lailla

Finnish

Etymology 1

Noun

lailla

  1. Adessive plural form of laki (sense summit, peak).

Etymology 2

Noun

lailla

  1. Adessive singular form of laki (sense law).
    lailla kielletty
    forbidden by law

Etymology 3

Postposition

lailla (+ genitive)

  1. like, as (in a manner similar to)
Synonyms
Phrases
  • samalla lailla: in the same way
  • sillä lailla: in that way, like that
  • tällä lailla: in this way, like this
  • aika lailla: quite a bit, not a little
See also
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