Finnish · Work & Business
Sähköposti
Beginnernoun
Definition
A message sent electronically over the internet.
Example
Lähetin sähköpostin asiakkaalle.
I sent an email to the customer.
Etymology
'Sähköposti' combines the Finnish words 'sähkö' (electricity) and 'posti' (mail), creating a modern term for email reflecting the technological era.
How & Where It’s Used
'Sähköposti' is used primarily in written contexts, especially in formal and business-related communications. It is universally understood throughout Finland.