Finnish · Body & Health
Hiukset
Hair
Beginnernoun
Definition
The hair that grows on a person's head.
Example
Hänellä on pitkät vaaleat hiukset.
She has long blonde hair.
Etymology
'Hiukset' comes from Proto-Finnic *hiukset, which is related to Proto-Uralic *hiukĕ, meaning 'hair'. It has retained its reference to hair throughout Finnish language history.
How & Where It’s Used
'Hiukset' is commonly used in both informal and formal contexts, particularly when discussing appearance, beauty, or health.