Finnish

Adjective

tanakka ‎(comparative tanakampi, superlative tanakin or tanakoin)

1. stocky, sturdy, beefy (of a person or an animal, solidly built, heavy and compact)
2. strong, stiff, stout, thick (of an object, materially strong)

   tanakka pahvi

   strong cardboard

3. hearty, plentiful, nourishing, rich, abundant (of a meal, sufficient, at least quantity-wise)
4. steady (capable of keeping one’s balance or staying put)
5. firm, strong (e.g. of a grip)

Declension

Synonyms

• (stocky, sturdy): vanttera, pönäkkä
• (materially strong): tukeva, vahva, vankka
• (rich, abundant): runsas, tukeva
• (steady): tukeva, vakaa
• (firm): luja, tukeva

Antonyms

• hento
• vieno

Derived terms

Anagrams

• kankaat, nakkaat