Finnish · Numbers & Time
Viikko
Week
Beginnernoun
Definition
A period of seven days.
Example
Ensi viikolla matkustan Tampereelle.
Next week I travel to Tampere.
Etymology
'Viikko' comes from the Proto-Finnic *viikko, which is believed to be related to the concept of a recurring cycle of time, derived from Uralic traditions.
How & Where It’s Used
'Viikko' is commonly used in both informal conversations and formal writings, recognized across all Finnish-speaking regions.