märkäksi

Märkäksi is a Finnish word that translates to "wet" or "soaked" in English. It is commonly used to describe a state of being covered in or permeated by liquid. The word can be applied to a variety of situations, from describing the weather to the condition of clothing or other objects.

In meteorological contexts, "märkäksi" might be used to describe a very rainy day where everything becomes thoroughly wet. For example, one could say "satoi niin, että kaikki kastui märkäksi" meaning "it rained so much that everything got soaked". It can also refer to the dampness that lingers after rain has stopped, such as "maa on vielä märkäksi sateen jälkeen" which translates to "the ground is still wet after the rain".

Beyond weather, "märkäksi" is frequently used to describe personal clothing or belongings that have come into contact with water. A person might say "hänen kenkänsä kastuivat märkäksi lätäkössä" indicating "his shoes got soaked in the puddle". Similarly, a towel left out in the rain would be described as "märkäksi". The word implies a significant level of moisture, suggesting saturation rather than just being slightly damp. The degree of wetness can be emphasized by using adverbs, for example, "täysin märkäksi" meaning "completely soaked".