ja

This is the 1st most frequent Finnish word.


ja

"Ja" means "and" in English.


Here, 'ja' is a conjunction that connects two adjectives describing the house, making it coordinate.

Talo on iso ja punainen.

The house is big and red.


Here, 'ja' connects two nouns in a list.

Otan omenan ja appelsiinin.

I will take an apple and an orange.


In this sentence, 'ja' connects two subjects to form a compound subject.

Minä ja ystäväni menemme elokuviin.

My friend and I are going to the movies.