Finnish · Body & Health
Sairas
Sick
Beginneradjective
Definition
Ill, not in good health.
Example
Hän on sairas eikä tule tänään.
He is sick and will not come today.
Etymology
'Sairas' stems from the Proto-Finnic *saïra, which relates to being unwell or sick. Its historical use has remained fairly consistent, primarily denoting illness or discomfort.
How & Where It’s Used
This term is predominantly used in spoken language and informal contexts, though it can appear in written forms when describing health conditions. It has regional variations but is widely understood throughout Finland.