This is the 202nd most frequent Finnish word.
sanoa
"To say" or "to tell."
The verb 'sanoi' (past tense of 'sanoa') is used to denote the act of saying in the past.
Hän sanoi sen selkeästi.
He said it clearly.
The verb 'sanoa' is used in its infinitive form, indicating an action being requested politely.
Voisitko sanoa sen uudelleen?
Could you say that again?
Here, 'sanoa' is used in its infinitive with the modal verb 'voi', constructing a phrase expressing the inability to assert.