Loppu

Loppu is a Finnish noun meaning the end or finish. It refers to the conclusion of a period, event, story, or process, and can denote either the moment of ending or the overall result. The word is common in everyday language and appears in written Finnish, including signs shown at the end of films where the word Loppu is displayed similar to the English “The End.”

Grammar and usage notes: Loppu is a native neuter noun and takes standard Finnish inflections. Common forms include genitive lopun, partitive loppua, and illative loppuun. Phrases such as koko loppuviikko (the entire rest of the week) and loppuun asti (to the end) are widely used. Examples: Elokuvan loppu oli yllättävä. Joukkue taisteli loppuun asti.

Etymology and related forms: The word is native to Finnish, with cognates in other Finnic languages. For example, Estonian uses lõpp with a similar meaning “end.” The term has a long-standing place in the Finnish lexicon and figures prominently in everyday speech, literature, and media when referring to conclusions and endings.

Cultural and linguistic notes: In Finnish culture and media, Loppu can serve as a straightforward description of endings, but it is also used in idiomatic expressions and compound words that describe remaining portions or final stages of events. Its usage is neutral and widely understood across Finnish-speaking communities.