Breakdown of Takin hiha on todella löysä.
olla
to be
takki
the coat
todella
really (very, intensifier)
hiha
the sleeve
Questions & Answers about Takin hiha on todella löysä.
Why is the adjective löysä in the nominative case here instead of the partitive?
When an adjective describes a singular, countable noun (like hiha, sleeve) with the verb olla (to be), the adjective stays in the nominative case. If the subject were an uncountable mass noun, the adjective would take the partitive.
Is the dimension adjective löysä only used for clothing?
Not at all! While it is perfect for describing baggy or loose clothing, löysä is a general adjective meaning "loose" or "slack." You can use it for a loose screw, a slack rope, or even a relaxed attitude.
Why does the word for jacket (takki) become takin?
Takin is the genitive (possessive) form, meaning "the jacket's". Adding the -n ending closes the final syllable, which triggers consonant gradation. The double -kk- weakens to a single -k-, turning takki into takin.
Can I use tosi instead of todella to mean "really"?
Yes, you can. Todella is the standard adverb form and is slightly more common in written or standard Finnish. Tosi is an extremely common intensifier in spoken Finnish, so Takin hiha on tosi löysä sounds very natural in conversation.