lailla

Finnish

Pronunciation

• IPA^(key): /ˈlɑi̯lːɑ/, [ˈlɑ̝i̯lːɑ̝]
• Rhymes: -ɑilːɑ
• Syllabification^(key): lail‧la

Etymology 1

Noun

lailla

1. (deprecated template usage) adessive plural of laki (sense summit, peak).

Etymology 2

Noun

lailla

1. (deprecated template usage) adessive singular of laki (sense law).

   lailla kielletty

   forbidden by law

Etymology 3

< lajilla

Postposition

lailla (+ genitive or possibly possessive suffix)

1. like, as (in a manner similar to)

Inflection

Personal/possessive forms of lailla
no possessor	lailla
possessor	singular	plural
1st person	laillani	laillamme
2nd person	laillasi	laillanne
3rd person	laillaan laillansa

Synonyms

• tavalla

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
• hullun lailla: madly, like crazy

See also

• kuin