Finnish · Common Verbs
Ostaa
To buy
Beginnerverb
Definition
To get something by paying money.
Example
Haluan ostaa uudet vaatteet.
I want to buy new clothes.
Etymology
'Ostaa' originates from Old Finnish, derived from the Proto-Finnic root *ostaa, which means 'to buy'. The term has maintained this meaning throughout its usage.
How & Where It’s Used
'Ostaa' is commonly used in informal situations as well as in formal commerce-related contexts. It is applicable in spoken and written Finnish.