Etymology

From Proto-Finnic *kallis.

Pronunciation

• IPA(key): /ˈkɑlːis/, [ˈkɑ̝lːis̠]
• Rhymes: -ɑlːis
• Hyphenation(key): kal‧lis

Adjective

kallis (comparative kalliimpi, superlative kallein)

1. expensive
   • Tämä auto on kallis.
   • This car is expensive.
2. dear
   • Olet minulle hyvin kallis.
   • You are very dear to me.

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