Finnish · Family & People
Nainen
Woman
Beginnernoun
Definition
An adult female person.
Example
Tuo nainen on lääkäri.
That woman is a doctor.
Etymology
'Nainen' comes from the Proto-Finnic *nainen, indicating woman. This term has been consistently employed in Finnish to denote gender roles in society.
How & Where It’s Used
'Nainen' is used in both spoken and written Finnish, encompassing both formal and informal usages without significant regional variations.