This is the 53rd most frequent Finnish word.
kautta
The Finnish word *kautta* means "via," "through," or "by way of" in English.
The word 'kautta' is used here to indicate passage through a location, meaning 'via' or 'through'.
Hän matkusti Euroopan kautta kotiin.
He traveled home through Europe.
In this sentence, 'kautta' conveys the source or medium through which the information was received, equivalent to 'through.'
Saimme tietää uutiset ystävän kautta.
We learned the news through a friend.
The word 'kautta' here emphasizes the means or medium of acquiring knowledge, which is described as 'through.'