Finnish · Numbers & Time
Yksi
One
Beginnernumeral
Definition
The number one.
Example
Haluan yhden lasin vettä.
I want one glass of water.
Etymology
'Yksi' means 'one' and has its roots in Old Finnish. It serves as the basis for numerical expressions and is integral in conveying quantity.
How & Where It’s Used
'Yksi' is used in both formal and informal contexts, suitable for spoken and written Finnish, and widely understood throughout the Finnish-speaking population.