Finnish · Family & People
Vaimo
Wife
Beginnernoun
Definition
The woman a man is married to.
Example
Hän asuu Turussa vaimonsa kanssa.
He lives in Turku with his wife.
Etymology
'Vaimo' is derived from the Proto-Finnic *vaimo, meaning wife. The term carries connotations of partnership and family responsibility.
How & Where It’s Used
'Vaimo' is used in both spoken and written Finnish, prevalent in both formal and informal contexts, recognized throughout the country.