lausa
[ˈlɑusɑ]
downright
- adverb
- B1
- Grammar words
Examples
Lausa lust oli koostööd teha.
It was simply a pleasure to work together.
Hiina mehed lausa nõuavad naistelt poegade sünnitamist.
Chinese men practically demand that women give birth to sons.
Asi on lausa vastupidi.
It is quite the opposite.
Common combinations
lausa uskumatu
quite unbelievable
lausa vastupidi
quite the opposite
Related words
In Estonian
rõhutab millegi täit määra, toob esile ootamatuse nüansi
Definitions, examples and word forms are partly based on the EKI Combined Dictionary (Eesti Keele Instituut, Sõnaveeb), licensed under CC BY 4.0. Dictio has edited and added to them. Sources and licenses