paikalla

This is the 972nd most frequent Finnish word.


paikalla

"Paikalla" means "present" or "on the spot" in English.


Here, 'paikalla' means being present or in a specific location.

Olen paikalla seitsemältä.

I will be present at seven.


In this case, 'paikalla' refers to having something ready or available.

On hyvä pitää ensiapupakkaus aina paikalla.

It's good to always have a first-aid kit on hand.


Here, 'paikalla' refers to a specific physical location where something is situated.

Rakensimme laiturin vanhan laiturin paikalle.

We built the dock in the place of the old dock.