Finnish · Daily Life
Lahja
Gift
Beginnernoun
Definition
Something given to someone on a special occasion.
Example
Tämä lahja on sinulle.
This gift is for you.
Etymology
'Lahja' comes from the Proto-Finnic root *lahja, meaning a gift or present. The term has ancient origins related to the practice of giving gifts.
How & Where It’s Used
'Lahja' is commonly used in both spoken and written Finnish, suitable for formal and informal contexts. There are no significant regional variations in its usage.