Finnish · Adjectives
Uusi
New
Beginneradjective
Definition
Recently made or bought, not old.
Example
Hän osti uuden puhelimen.
He bought a new phone.
Etymology
'Uusi' originates from the Proto-Finnic *uus, meaning 'new.' This term has maintained its core meaning through centuries of Finnish language development.
How & Where It’s Used
'Uusi' is used in everyday conversation as well as in formal writing. It fits various contexts where newness is highlighted, without significant dialectal differences.