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Finnish
Interjection
ei kai
- Used other than figuratively or idiomatically: see ei, kai. "probably not", "I guess not"
- (colloquial) not even (used to express strong disbelief, disappointment or disapproval)
- Synonyms: ei ole totta, eikä
Kuulin, että tämän iltainen esitys haluttiin peruuttaa. -- Ei kai!- I heard they wanted to cancel the show tonight. -- Not even!
- (colloquial, sarcastic) duh, no duh
- Alternative form: no ei kai
- (colloquial) don't tell me
Ei kai tänään ole maanantai.- Don't tell me today is Monday.
Usage notes
The meaning depends on the tone of voice.