This is the 252nd most frequent Finnish word.
tukea
"To support"
In this sentence, 'tukea' functions as a verb meaning 'to support'.
Hän lupasi tukea minua vaikeina aikoina.
He promised to support me during difficult times.
In this context, 'tuki' is a noun derived from the verb 'tukea,' meaning 'support' or 'assistance'.
Tuki opiskelijoille oli tärkeää heidän menestyksensä kannalta.
Support for students was crucial for their success.
Here, 'tukea' is used as a verb to mean 'to physically support or reinforce something'.