Finnish · Work & Business

Työ

Work / Job

Beginnernoun

Definition

A job, or the activity of working.

Example

Hän löysi uuden työn.

He found a new job.

Etymology

'Työ' originates from the Proto-Finnic *töi, meaning work or labor. Its use has continually evolved alongside Finland's socio-economic developments.

How & Where It’s Used

'Työ' is versatile, appearing in both spoken and written formats across formal and informal settings. It is commonly used in discussions related to employment and labor.

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