Finnish · Food & Drink
Vesi
Water
Beginnernoun
Definition
The clear liquid essential for life.
Example
Saisinko lasin vettä?
Could I have a glass of water?
Etymology
'Vesi' is derived from the Proto-Finnic *vesi, meaning water. It has remained a fundamental term in Finnish due to the country's abundant water resources.
How & Where It’s Used
'Vesi' is used in both spoken and written language, recognized in formal and informal contexts without significant regional variations.