Finnish · Body & Health
Korva
Ear
Beginnernoun
Definition
The part of the body used for hearing.
Example
Jäniksellä on pitkät korvat.
A hare has long ears.
Etymology
'Korva' originates from Proto-Finnic *korva, derived from Proto-Uralic *kǟr, meaning 'ear'. Its usage has remained consistent in referring to the organ of hearing.
How & Where It’s Used
'Korva' is frequently used in informal conversations and clinical commissioning in medical discussions about hearing.