Finnish · Nature & Environment

Kuu

Moon

Beginnernoun

Definition

The bright object seen in the sky at night, also means month.

Example

Kuu on täysi tänä yönä.

The moon is full tonight.

Etymology

'Kuu' originates from the Proto-Finnic word *kuu, which is closely related to the Proto-Indo-European root meaning 'to shine', specifically referring to the moon.

How & Where It’s Used

'Kuu' is commonly used in both spoken and written Finnish, in casual discussions about nature as well as in formal contexts like poetry.

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