Finnish · Food & Drink
Juusto
Cheese
Beginnernoun
Definition
A food made from milk.
Example
Syön juustoa leivän päällä.
I eat cheese on my bread.
Etymology
The word 'juusto' is derived from the Proto-Finnic *juustó, which relates to Middle Finnish and the Finno-Ugric root for cheese. This word illustrates the importance of dairy products in traditional Finnish cuisine.
How & Where It’s Used
'Juusto' is mainly used in informal conversations and culinary contexts, appearing in both spoken and written Finnish. It is widely understood across different regions of Finland.