Finnish

(index ka)

Noun

kappale

1. An object (thing that has physical existence)
2. A piece (part of a larger whole)

   Ravintola "Z" on kappale Marokkoa tuotuna Helsinkiin.

   Restaurant "Z" is a piece of Morocco brought to Helsinki.

3. A piece of music, especially of light music, song.

   "Yesterday" on yksi Beatlesien suosituimpia kappaleita. = "Yesterday" is one of the most famous songs of the Beatles.

4. A measure of quantity, often corresponding English adverbs apiece, each.

   Kynät maksavat euron kappale.

   The pens cost one euro each.

5. An article (member of a group or class). Used mostly in compound words.

   vaatekappale = an article of clothing

6. A paragraph (passage in text)
7. (mathematics) A solid.
8. (physics) physical body

Declension