ei kai
Finnish edit
Interjection edit
- Used other than figuratively or idiomatically: see ei, kai. "probably not", "I guess not"
- (colloquial) not even (used to express strong disbelief, disappointment or disapproval)
- Synonyms: ei ole totta, eikä
- Kuulin, että tämän iltainen esitys haluttiin peruuttaa. -- Ei kai!
- I heard they wanted to cancel the show tonight. -- Not even!
- (colloquial, sarcastic) duh, no duh
- Alternative form: no ei kai
- (colloquial) don't tell me
- Ei kai tänään ole maanantai.
- Don't tell me today is Monday.
Usage notes edit
The meaning depends on the tone of voice.