Finnish · Nature & Environment
Tähti
Star
Beginnernoun
Definition
A point of light visible in the night sky.
Example
Lapissa näkee paljon tähtiä.
In Lapland you see many stars.
Etymology
'Tähti' likely comes from the Proto-Finnic word *tähti, which has cognates in several other Finno-Ugric languages, meaning 'star'.
How & Where It’s Used
'Tähti' is widely used in both formal and informal settings, often in poetic language as well as scientific discussions about astronomy.