vasta

vasta

"Vasta" in Finnish can mean "answer," "only just," "not until," or refer to a sauna whisk (a bundle of birch twigs).

Here, 'vasta-' is part of 'vastasi,' which is the past tense of the verb 'vastata,' meaning 'to answer.'

Hän vastasi kysymykseen älykkäästi.

He answered the question intelligently.

Here, 'vasta' means 'only,' referring to a recent time or event.

Opinnot alkoivat vasta viime kuussa.

The studies started only last month.

Here, 'vasta' means 'just now,' indicating a recent action.

Hän tuli vasta tyhjentämään roskikset.

He came just now to empty the bins.