No. 174 in Finnish
vai
"Vai" is a Finnish word meaning "or" (used in questions and comparisons).
In a sentence
Haluatko kahvia vai teetä?
Do you want coffee or tea?
'vai' is used as 'or' in a question suggesting a choice between two options.
En tiedä, onko hän kotona vai ei.
I don't know if he is home or not.
'vai' is used to denote uncertainty or a dilemma, often translated as 'whether' in such contexts.
Oletko tulossa, vai pitääkö minun tulla hakemaan sinut?
Are you coming, or do I need to come fetch you?
'vai' is used as 'or' providing an alternative scenario or condition.
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