Päivänmäärä

Päivänmäärä is a Finnish word that translates to "date" in English. It refers to a specific day in a calendar year. The term is commonly used in everyday conversation and in written communication to indicate when an event occurred, is scheduled to occur, or when a document was created.

A päivänmäärä typically consists of three components: the day, the month, and the year. For example, "1. toukokuuta 2024" would be written as May 1, 2024. The order and format can vary depending on context, but the core information remains the same. In written Finnish, the day is usually written as a number, followed by the month, and then the year. Months are often abbreviated or written out in full.

The concept of a päivänmäärä is fundamental to organizing time and scheduling. It allows for precise communication about events, deadlines, and historical occurrences. Whether referring to a birthday, an anniversary, a government decree, or a personal appointment, the use of a päivänmäärä ensures clarity and avoids ambiguity. In digital contexts, dates are often represented in standardized formats for data processing and display.