eli

Konjunktio

1. that is, or, that is to say, i.e., in other words, to put it another way, as in used to introduce a clarification or explanation

   elikkä, alias, toisin sanoen

   “Tämä puu on mänty eli petäjä.”

2. or, also known as, AKA, a.k.a. used to introduce an alternative name

   tai, vai

   “Matti eli Pekka menköön heti isälle avuksi.”

3. so used to connect previous conversation or events to the following question, used to introduce a rhetorical question

   so used to connect previous conversation or events to the following question; used to introduce a rhetorical question

4. or