olla pihkassa

Finnish

Etymology

Literally, “to be in resin”; refers to the sticking quality of resin.

Verb

olla pihkassa (informal)

1. to have the hots for, have fallen in love with; to be taken or be enamored with (+ illative)

   Olen pihkassa Kaijaan.

   I've the hots for Kaija.

Usage notes

• The object of love is in the illative case.

Conjugation

See olla; pihkassa is not inflected.

Synonyms

• olla rakastunut