kännissä

Kännissä is a Swedish slang term that describes a state of being intoxicated, typically by alcohol. It conveys a more pronounced level of drunkenness than a mild buzz. The word is often used colloquially to indicate that someone has had a significant amount to drink and is noticeably under the influence. It can describe a range of effects, from being cheerful and talkative to being unsteady or even incoherent, depending on the degree of intoxication.

The term is widely understood and frequently used in informal Swedish conversation. While it is a common expression, it is generally considered informal and not appropriate for formal settings. The intensity of the state described by "kännissä" can vary, but it generally implies a significant impairment of judgment and motor skills due to alcohol consumption. It is not a clinical term but rather a descriptive colloquialism used to characterize a specific level of drunkenness.