Finnish · Adjectives
Vanha
Old
Beginneradjective
Definition
Existing for a long time, not new.
Example
Se on vanha ja kaunis rakennus.
It is an old and beautiful building.
Etymology
'Vanha' comes from the Proto-Finnic *vanha, meaning 'old.' This term has roots in the historical context of aging and maturity in the Finnish language.
How & Where It’s Used
'Vanha' is commonly used in both spoken and written Finnish when describing age or antiquity, suitable for various contexts from everyday conversation to literature.