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Juna

Train

Beginnernoun

Definition

A connected line of carriages that runs on rails.

Example

Juna Tampereelle on myöhässä.

The train to Tampere is late.

Etymology

'Juna' comes from the German word 'Zug', which originally meant 'to pull' but has evolved in Finnish to specifically refer to trains.

How & Where It’s Used

'Juna' is used in both spoken and written Finnish, primarily in formal communication regarding transportation. It is universally understood across Finland.

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