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Talo

House

Beginnernoun

Definition

A building where people live.

Example

Asumme punaisessa talossa.

We live in a red house.

Etymology

'Talo' derives from the Proto-Finnic term for 'house' or 'building', reflecting a long-standing concept of shelter within the culture.

How & Where It’s Used

'Talo' is widely used in both written and spoken Finnish, encompassing both formal and informal contexts, often relating to homes or properties.

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