sanoo

This is the 18th most frequent Finnish word.

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sanoo

"Sanoo" means "says" in English.


Here, 'sanoo' is used in its basic form to indicate that someone is stating or expressing something.

Hän sanoo totuuden.

He/She says the truth.


In this sentence, 'sanoo' introduces a reported speech clause, conveying information expressed by someone.

Opettaja sanoo, että huomenna on koe.

The teacher says that there will be a test tomorrow.


Here, 'sanoo' is employed to directly quote the words spoken by someone.

Äiti aina sanoo meille: 'Ole kohtelias.'

Mother always says to us: 'Be polite.'