Latinalaiskirjaiminen

Latinalaiskirjaiminen refers to anything written using the Latin alphabet. This alphabet is the most widely used alphabetic writing system in the world, forming the basis for many languages across Europe, the Americas, Africa, and parts of Asia. Its origins can be traced back to the Etruscan alphabet, which itself was derived from the Greek alphabet. Over centuries, the Latin alphabet has evolved and been adapted to suit the phonetic needs of various languages.

In Finland, the term "latinalaiskirjaiminen" is often used in contrast to other writing systems, particularly Cyrillic or Greek, or when discussing the historical development of Finnish orthography. The Finnish language itself uses a Latin-based alphabet, with the addition of diacritical marks like ä and ö. Therefore, any text written in Finnish is inherently latinalaiskirjaiminen. The widespread adoption of the Latin alphabet has facilitated communication and the dissemination of information globally, making it a cornerstone of modern literacy.