Finnish · Emotions & Feelings
Happy / Cheerful
Feeling pleased and glad.
Olen iloinen nähdessäni sinut.
I am happy to see you.
'Iloinen' derives from the word 'ilo' (joy), with Proto-Uralic roots showcasing its connection to emotions. The word has kept a consistent meaning throughout Finnish history.
'Iloinen' is used in both spoken and written contexts and is appropriate in both informal and formal statements, with a universally understood meaning across Finland.