This is the 506th most frequent Finnish word.
asian
The Finnish word "asian" means "the matter" or "the issue" in English.
Here, 'asian' refers to a specific matter or topic being discussed.
Hän selitti asian selkeästi.
He explained the matter clearly.
Here, 'asian' in the genitive case ('asiastasi') relates to something personally relevant to the individual being addressed.
Haluaisin tietää enemmän asiastasi.
I would like to know more about your matter.
In this sentence, 'asiasta' (from 'asian') refers to a specific subject or topic being discussed.