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Ihmiset
People
Beginnernoun
Definition
Human beings in general.
Example
Torilla on paljon ihmisiä.
There are many people at the market square.
Etymology
'Ihmiset' is the plural form of 'ihminen', which stems from Proto-Finnic *ihminen, meaning human. This word emphasizes the collective nature of humanity in Finnish culture.
How & Where It’s Used
'Ihmiset' is commonly seen in formal and informal contexts in both spoken and written forms, universally understood across Finland.