pienikäiseksi

Pienikäiseksi is a Finnish adjective that translates to "smallish," "somewhat small," or "rather small" in English. It is derived from the Finnish word "pieni," meaning "small." The suffix "-käiseksi" indicates a degree or tendency, suggesting something that is not entirely small but leans towards being small.

This word is used to describe objects, people, or even abstract concepts that are of a reduced size or scale, but not necessarily tiny. It conveys a sense of moderate smallness. For example, one might describe a "pienikäiseksi" house as being a bit on the small side, or a "pienikäiseksi" portion of food as being a moderate amount. It can also be used to describe a child who is small for their age, or a person who is of a relatively petite build. The term carries a nuance of being smaller than average or expected, without implying extreme diminutiveness. Its usage is common in everyday Finnish conversation and writing.