Finnish · Emotions & Feelings
Peloissaan
Scared
Intermediateadjective
Definition
Feeling fear.
Example
Lapsi on peloissaan pimeästä.
The child is scared of the dark.
Etymology
The word 'peloissaan' is derived from 'pelko,' meaning 'fear,' combined with the suffix '-issaan,' which indicates a state of being. The term has evolved linguistically to express the experience of being in a state of fear.
How & Where It’s Used
'Peloissaan' is used in both spoken and written Finnish, primarily in informal contexts. It can be found in conversations to express personal feelings of fear, and is commonly used among friends or family.