jokapala

Jokapala is a Finnish phrase that translates to "every piece" or "each part." It is commonly used in a colloquial sense to describe something that is complete, whole, or has been entirely consumed or used up. For instance, if a meal has been eaten and nothing is left, one might say "söin jokapalan," meaning "I ate every last bit."

The expression can also extend beyond food. It might be used to describe a situation where all resources have been depleted or all aspects of a task have been addressed. For example, in a business context, if all available funds have been spent, someone might remark that "raha on jokapala," indicating the money is all gone.

In a more figurative sense, jokapala can imply thoroughness or completeness. If someone has examined a problem from every angle, they have looked at it "jokapalan" or "from every piece." The versatility of the phrase allows it to be applied in various contexts, emphasizing the idea of totality or utter absence of remaining parts. Its everyday usage makes it a recognizable and frequently employed idiom in Finnish conversation.