joku
Lemma: joku
Translation: someone; somebody; some; anyone; anybody (pronoun)
Etymology: Compound of jo (already, ever) + ku(ka) (who)
Mnemonics
- Think of 'yo-koo' - like saying 'yo!' to someone you don't know
- Jo (already) + ku(ka) (who) = someone who's already there
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Antonyms
Cultural Context
Very commonly used in everyday Finnish speech and writing. Often used more flexibly than its English equivalents.
Easily Confused With
Explanation: Joku refers to people, while jokin refers to things
Confused word:
Jokin putosi lattialle.
Something fell on the floor.
Notes: Both decline similarly but are used in different contexts
Mnemonic: Joku has 'ku' like 'kuka' (who) - for people