eilisillallinen

Eilisillallinen refers to the meal eaten the previous evening. It is a common Finnish term used in everyday conversation to describe a meal that has already occurred. The word itself is a compound of "eili" meaning yesterday or the previous day, and "illallinen" meaning dinner or supper. Therefore, eilisillallinen literally translates to "yesterday's dinner".

The context in which eilisillallinen is used typically involves recalling or discussing what was consumed during the evening meal of the preceding day. For example, someone might ask "Mitä sinulla oli eilisillalliseksi?" which translates to "What did you have for yesterday's dinner?". It is a straightforward reference to a past meal, distinguishing it from other meals of the day or meals on different days. The term does not imply any specific type of food or preparation method; it simply denotes the timing of the meal. It is a common and unremarkable part of the Finnish lexicon related to dining and daily routines.