Finnish · Adjectives
Lyhyt
Short
Beginneradjective
Definition
Of little height or length.
Example
Matka kotiin on lyhyt.
The way home is short.
Etymology
'Lyhyt' comes from the Proto-Finnic *lyhy, meaning 'short.' This term has continually described brevity or small dimensions throughout its use.
How & Where It’s Used
'Lyhyt' is appropriate in both spoken and written contexts to convey shortness in a variety of scenarios, from informal to more serious applications.