Täppis

Täppis is a colloquial Finnish term used to refer to a portable touch-screen device, typically a smartphone or a tablet. It is mainly found in informal speech, online conversations, and youth slang, rather than in formal or technical contexts. The word signals familiarity and a casual tone when discussing personal devices that run apps and connect to the internet.

The exact origin of täppis is unclear. It is generally described as a slang formation that may draw on elements from English app terminology or from Finnish phonology related to touch input. The -is ending is a common pattern in Finnish slang nouns, giving the word a compact, casual feel. Because it is informal, the term can vary by region and generation.

In use, täppis can refer broadly to a device used for apps, calls, and web access, without specifying the model or operating system. It tends to appear in conversational Finnish, social media, and memes, rather than in technical manuals or standard journalism. As slang, its acceptability fluctuates with context; speakers may substitute more formal terms like puhelin (phone) or tabletti (tablet) in formal settings.

See also: smartphone, tablet computer, Finnish slang, colloquial language.