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Vaatteet

Clothes

Beginnernoun

Definition

Things you wear, such as shirts and trousers.

Example

Hän osti uudet vaatteet juhliin.

She bought new clothes for the party.

Etymology

'Vaatteet' is derived from the noun 'vaate,' which has Proto-Uralic origins. It evolved to describe clothing and garments in the Finnish context.

How & Where It’s Used

'Vaatteet' is used in everyday conversation and writing, applicable in both formal and informal settings. It is common across Finland with no notable regional dialect differences.

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