Finnish · Common Verbs

Antaa

To give

Beginnerverb

Definition

To hand something to someone.

Example

Anna minulle se kirja, kiitos.

Give me that book, please.

Etymology

'Antaa' comes from the Proto-Finnic root *antaa, meaning 'to give'. It has been a part of the Finnish lexicon with a stable meaning since its origins.

How & Where It’s Used

'Antaa' is used in both formal and informal contexts, appearing commonly in everyday conversation, writings, and official documents.

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