Pronunciation
- IPA(key): /ˈkiːnːiˣ/, [ˈk̟iːnːi(ʔ)]
- Rhymes: -iːnːi
- Syllabification(key): kiin‧ni
Adverb
kiinni (not comparable)
- closed, shut
- Ovi oli kiinni. ― The door was closed.
- Pankki menee kiinni tunnin kuluttua. ― The bank will close in an hour.
- attached, connected, fastened (to)
- Vene on kiinni laiturissa. ― The boat is moored to the quay.
- in contact (with); very near, right next to
- Talot ovat aivan kiinni toisissaan. ― The houses are right next to each other.
- Used to express taking hold of or catching something; also figuratively.
- Ota kahvasta kiinni. ― Take a hold by the handle.
- Ota kiinni jos saat! ― Catch me if you can!
- Sain hänet kiinni puhelimella. ― I was able to reach her by phone.
- (colloquial) busy, unavailable, engaged
- Olen kiinni koko illan. ― I'm busy all evening.
Antonyms
- (antonym(s) of “closed”): auki
- (antonym(s) of “connected to”): irti
Postposition
kiinni [with elative]
- due to, down to, depending on
Ei se ole siitä kiinni.- That isn't it. / It isn't down to that.
- up to (for the option or decision of)
Se ei ole minusta kiinni.- That isn't up to me.