Finnish · Family & People
Mies
Man / Husband
Beginnernoun
Definition
An adult male person, also used for husband.
Example
Tuo mies on opettajani.
That man is my teacher.
Etymology
'Mies' originates from the Proto-Finnic root *mies, conveying the meaning of man or husband. Its usage denotes male gender in social structures.
How & Where It’s Used
'Mies' is used in both formal and informal contexts, primarily in spoken language, recognized universally across Finland.