Finnish · Travel & Places
Passi
Passport
Beginnernoun
Definition
An official document needed for traveling abroad.
Example
Näytä passisi, kiitos.
Show your passport, please.
Etymology
'Passi' is borrowed from the Latin word 'passus', meaning 'step' or 'permission to pass'. It became commonly associated with international travel documents.
How & Where It’s Used
'Passi' is predominantly used in formal contexts, especially in travel and legal discussions. It's mostly found in written form.