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"Work" in Finnish: työ, töissä and töihin
työ
Say it: TÜ-ö (the y is like German ü). In Finnish, stress is always on the first syllable.
Työ means "work" or "job". The everyday forms are töissä (at work), töihin (to work) and töistä (from work).
At, to and from work
| Form | Meaning | Example |
|---|---|---|
| töissä | at work | Olen töissä. I'm at work. |
| töihin | to work | Menen töihin. I'm going to work. |
| töistä | from work | Tulen töistä. I'm coming from work. |
These forms use a stem that looks different from the dictionary word työ. That is normal in Finnish, and they are worth learning as set expressions.
Work vocabulary
| Finnish | English |
|---|---|
| työpaikka | workplace, job position |
| työkaveri | coworker |
| työsopimus | employment contract |
| työtön | unemployed |
| työhaastattelu | job interview |
| palkka | salary, pay |
Example sentences
- Olen töissä.I'm at work.
- Menen töihin.I'm going to work.
- Etsin työtä.I'm looking for a job.
- Työkaveri soitti.A coworker called.
Common questions
How do you say "work" or "job" in Finnish?
Työ. A workplace or job position is a työpaikka.
How do you say "I'm at work" in Finnish?
Olen töissä. "I'm going to work" is Menen töihin.
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