No. 85 in Finnish
vasta
"Vasta" in Finnish can mean "answer," "only just," "not until," or refer to a sauna whisk (a bundle of birch twigs).
In a sentence
Hän vastasi kysymykseen älykkäästi.
He answered the question intelligently.
Here, 'vasta-' is part of 'vastasi,' which is the past tense of the verb 'vastata,' meaning 'to answer.'
Opinnot alkoivat vasta viime kuussa.
The studies started only last month.
Here, 'vasta' means 'only,' referring to a recent time or event.
Hän tuli vasta tyhjentämään roskikset.
He came just now to empty the bins.
Here, 'vasta' means 'just now,' indicating a recent action.
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