No. 114 in Finnish
aika
The Finnish word "aika" means "time" or "quite" (depending on context).
In a sentence
Aika on rahaa.
Time is money.
Here, 'aika' means 'time', referring to the abstract concept of time.
Se oli aika hyvä elokuva.
It was quite a good movie.
In this instance, 'aika' is used as an adverb meaning 'quite' or 'rather', modifying the adjective 'good'.
Odotellaan, että aika parantaa haavat.
Let us wait for time to heal the wounds.
Again, 'aika' refers to 'time', but in the context of time being a healer or a period.
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