Examples of using "Paikallaan" in a sentence and their english translations:
Tom is in his seat.
- Tom stayed put.
- Tom stayed quiet.
- Tom stayed silent.
- Tom kept quiet.
He is at his desk.
He stood still with his eyes closed.
Still?
Tom ate a sandwich at his desk.
Grandfather sat in his habitual place near the fire.
Everything flows, nothing stands still.
Then once these are in, you fill it in.
- We are in a difficult situation.
- This is a difficult situation.
Tom wanted Mary to stay where she was until he got back.
Tom can't sit still for a moment.
Suddenly the great world stands still because a little virus wants it so.