pöhnää

Pöhnää is a Finnish slang term that generally refers to a feeling of mild intoxication or a slight buzz, often from consuming alcohol. It describes a state where one is no longer entirely sober but has not reached a point of significant drunkenness. The term can also be used more broadly to indicate a general feeling of giddiness, lightheartedness, or a slightly altered state of mind that isn't necessarily due to alcohol, but rather excitement or a positive emotional state.

The exact intensity of "pöhnää" can vary. It's typically understood as a pleasant and manageable sensation, distinct from being heavily drunk or impaired. Someone experiencing pöhnää might feel more relaxed, talkative, or generally more cheerful. It's a colloquial expression commonly used in informal Finnish conversation. The origin of the word is not definitively known, but it fits within the pattern of Finnish slang creating evocative terms for common experiences.