Finnish · Numbers & Time
Vuosi
Year
Beginnernoun
Definition
A period of twelve months.
Example
Olen opiskellut suomea kolme vuotta.
I have studied Finnish for three years.
Etymology
'Vuosi' stems from Proto-Finnic *vuosi and has retained its meaning of 'year' consistently throughout its evolution in the Finnish language.
How & Where It’s Used
'Vuosi' is utilized in both spoken and written Finnish across various contexts, from everyday discussions to formal documentation.