Finnish · Common Verbs
Kirjoittaa
To write
Beginnerverb
Definition
To form letters or words on paper or a screen.
Example
Kirjoita nimesi tähän, kiitos.
Write your name here, please.
Etymology
'Kirjoittaa' comes from the Proto-Finnic root *kirjoittaa, meaning 'to write'. Its use has evolved as writing has become integral to communication.
How & Where It’s Used
'Kirjoittaa' is predominantly used in formal contexts, such as academic or official writing, but is also common in informal communication.