Finnish · Body & Health
Pää
Head
Beginnernoun
Definition
The top part of the body containing the brain and face.
Example
Päätäni särkee.
My head aches.
Etymology
'Pää' derives from Proto-Finnic *pää, which is from Proto-Uralic *pā, meaning 'head'. This word retains its straightforward meaning regarding the anatomy.
How & Where It’s Used
'Pää' is used in both spoken and written Finnish across various registers, often in medical or anatomical discussions.