eikäs

Eikäs is a Finnish conjunction that functions similarly to "and not" or "nor" in English. It is used to negate a subsequent clause or phrase when a preceding statement has already been made. The literal translation can be a bit awkward, but its meaning is to connect two negative ideas. For example, "En pidä kahvista, eikäs teestä" translates to "I don't like coffee, and I don't like tea either." It's important to note that "eikäs" is a contraction of "eikä" (and not) and the second-person singular pronoun "s" (you). However, in modern usage, it has lost its direct personal pronoun connection and functions as a general negating conjunction. It implies a continuation of negativity, reinforcing a previous denial or disliking. It is less common in formal writing and more prevalent in spoken Finnish or informal contexts. While "eikä" is the more standard form for "and not," "eikäs" carries a slightly more emphatic or colloquial feel.