Estoniasõna

Estoniasõna is a Finnish word that translates to "Estonian word." It is not a formal linguistic term but rather a colloquial or descriptive phrase used in Finland when referring to a word that originates from or is borrowed from the Estonian language. This might occur in discussions about language history, comparative linguistics between Finnish and Estonian, or when encountering loanwords in Finnish that have Estonian roots.

The Finnish and Estonian languages are closely related, belonging to the Finnic branch of the Uralic language family. Due to this close relationship, there are many cognates and shared vocabulary between the two languages. Sometimes, a word might appear in Finnish that is either identical to an Estonian word or very similar, and in such contexts, someone might refer to it as an "Estoniasõna" to highlight its perceived origin.

The usage of "Estoniasõna" is informal and typically encountered in casual conversation or specific academic discussions where the etymology of Finnish words is being explored. It does not represent a distinct category of Finnish vocabulary but rather a way to categorize words based on their perceived source language from a Finnish perspective. Its prevalence depends on the context and the speakers' awareness of linguistic influences.