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Vuosi

Year

Beginnernoun

Definition

A period of twelve months.

Example

Olen opiskellut suomea kolme vuotta.

I have studied Finnish for three years.

Etymology

'Vuosi' stems from Proto-Finnic *vuosi and has retained its meaning of 'year' consistently throughout its evolution in the Finnish language.

How & Where It’s Used

'Vuosi' is utilized in both spoken and written Finnish across various contexts, from everyday discussions to formal documentation.

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