Finnish

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Etymology

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kaksi (two) +‎ -sti (multiplicative singular). Compare Karelian kahičči.

Pronunciation

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  • IPA(key): /ˈkɑhdestiˣ/, [ˈkɑ̝xde̞s̠ti(ʔ)]
  • Rhymes: -ɑhdesti
  • Syllabification(key): kah‧des‧ti

Adverb

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kahdesti (not comparable)

  1. twice
    Olen tavannut hänet kahdesti.
    I have met him twice.

Synonyms

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Further reading

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