Finnish · Body & Health
Käsi
Hand
Beginnernoun
Definition
The part of the body at the end of the arm.
Example
Pese kädet ennen ruokaa.
Wash your hands before the meal.
Etymology
'Käsi' is derived from Proto-Finnic *käsi, which traces its roots back to Proto-Uralic *käsi, meaning 'hand'. The term has held its anatomical meaning consistently.
How & Where It’s Used
'Käsi' is commonly used in both casual and more formal contexts, present in medical discussions and everyday expressions.
Literary Heritage
In Finnish idiomatic expressions, 'käsi' symbolizes help and support, appearing in various forms of folk wisdom.