Finnish · Numbers & Time
Eilen
Yesterday
Beginneradverb
Definition
The day before today.
Example
Eilen katsoin hyvän elokuvan.
Yesterday I watched a good movie.
Etymology
'Eilen' comes from the Proto-Finnic term for 'yesterday', showing minimal evolution in form and retaining its meaning throughout the language's history.
How & Where It’s Used
'Eilen' is frequently used in spoken and written Finnish, primarily in informal settings, and is widely understood without significant regional variations.