Klippaa

Klippaa is a Finnish verb meaning to clip or cut. It is a loanword adopted from the English verb clip and is used in contemporary Finnish to describe trimming, cutting, or selecting a portion of something. The infinitive form is klippa, and klippaa is commonly the third-person singular present indicative form (he/she clips). The related noun klippi refers to a clip, such as a short excerpt from video or audio, or a small piece produced by clipping.

In practice, klippa is used across contexts from physical actions to media editing. In media and technology, it describes creating or selecting short segments from longer recordings, for example video or audio clips. In everyday language, klippa can also denote trimming or cutting objects, such as nails or hedges, though more formal Finnish often uses verbs like leikata or siistiä for these actions.

Etymology and status: klippa is a borrowed term that has become established in colloquial Finnish, especially in online, entertainment, and digital editing spheres. It reflects the broader pattern of incorporating English loanwords into modern Finnish vocabulary, sometimes with slight phonetic adaptation (klippi as the noun).

See also: klippi, clip (loanword), video clip, audio clipping.