Finnish · Nature & Environment
Järvi
Lake
Beginnernoun
Definition
A large body of fresh water; Finland is the land of a thousand lakes.
Example
Suomessa on lähes 188 000 järveä.
Finland has nearly 188,000 lakes.
Etymology
'Järvi' comes from the Proto-Finnic word *järvi, which means 'lake', reflecting Finland's rich lake landscape and its etymological connection to water.
How & Where It’s Used
'Järvi' is commonly used in both spoken and written Finnish, especially in contexts related to nature, geography, and recreation.