Finnish · Numbers & Time
Viisi
Five
Beginnernumeral
Definition
The number five.
Example
Lopetan työt kello viisi.
I finish work at five o'clock.
Etymology
'Viisi' traces its roots to Proto-Finnic *viisi and Proto-Uralic *vičšï, which illustrate the common Uralic heritage of counting. Its form and pronunciation have remained largely consistent.
How & Where It’s Used
'Viisi' is commonly used in both informal and formal contexts, primarily in everyday conversations, schooling, and literature. It is widely understood throughout Finland.