kylläisenä

Kylläisenä is a Finnish word that translates to "full" or "satiated" in English. It is the past participle of the verb kyllästyä, which means "to become tired of" or "to get enough of." In the context of food, kylläisenä describes the state of having eaten enough and feeling no longer hungry. It signifies a feeling of contentment after a meal.

The word is commonly used in everyday conversation. For example, someone might say "Olen kylläisenä" to indicate they are full after eating. The opposite of kylläisenä is nälkäisenä, meaning "hungry." This term is fundamental to expressing one's state of hunger or fullness.

Beyond its literal meaning related to food, kylläinen can also be used metaphorically to describe a state of being saturated or having had more than enough of something, not necessarily food. For instance, one might be kylläinen with a certain type of news or an overwhelming amount of information. However, its most frequent and primary usage pertains to the sensation of fullness after consuming food. Understanding kylläisenä is key to comprehending basic expressions of physical satisfaction in the Finnish language.