märkäin

märkäin is a Finnish word that translates to "wet" in English. It is commonly used to describe something that is covered or saturated with water or another liquid. The word can be applied to a variety of subjects, from clothing and hair to the ground after rain.

The adjective "märkäin" can be used in its comparative and superlative forms as well. "Märkäinmpi" means "wetter," and "märkäinmpin" means "wettest." For example, one might say "The towel is märkäinmpi than the shirt" or "The pavement was the märkäinmpin after the downpour."

In a more figurative sense, "märkäin" can also describe a feeling of being damp or clammy, often associated with sweat or humidity. It can also be used to describe an emotionally "wet" or sentimental state, though this is a less common usage. The word is a fundamental part of the Finnish vocabulary, appearing frequently in everyday conversation and literature.