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Nenä

Nose

Beginnernoun

Definition

The part of the face used for smelling and breathing.

Example

Nenäni on tukossa flunssan takia.

My nose is blocked because of the flu.

Etymology

'Nenä' is derived from Proto-Finnic *nenä, which has its origin in Proto-Uralic *nǟnǟ, meaning 'nose'. It has maintained its anatomical reference throughout its history.

How & Where It’s Used

'Nenä' is commonly used in both spoken and written forms, prevalent in discussions about health and anatomy.

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