No. 838 in Finnish
hetki
A short moment or while.
In a sentence
Odota hetki, palaan pian.
Wait a moment, I'll be back soon.
Here, 'hetki' is used to refer to a short duration or a moment, expressing a brief amount of time.
Tämä hetki on erityinen.
This moment is special.
In this usage, 'hetki' refers to a specific point in time, emphasizing its significance.
Hetki vaan, tarkistan vielä yhden asian.
Just a moment, I'll check one more thing.
Once again, 'hetki' denotes a short time, signaling a small pause or delay.
Odotathan hetken, kun haen laukkuni.
Please wait a moment while I get my bag.
Here, the word 'hetken' refers to a short period of time, emphasizing a brief duration.
Se oli unohtumaton hetki elämässäni.
It was an unforgettable moment in my life.
The word 'hetki' is used here to signify a specific and memorable point in time.
Hetkessä asiat muuttuivat paremmiksi.
In an instant, things improved.
In this sentence, 'hetkessä' conveys the idea of something happening suddenly or within a very short span of time.
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