Vitsit

Vitsit is the Finnish word for jokes or humorous remarks. The form vitsit is the nominative plural of vitsi, which denotes a short joke, a humorous anecdote, or a punchline. The singular form is vitsi; the genitive singular is vitsin and the genitive plural is vitsien. In ordinary speech, vitsit can refer to a handful of jokes or to jokes in general.

In everyday usage, people tell vitsit to entertain, to break the ice, or to lighten a conversation. They can be short one-liners, longer anecdotes, or observational humor. Many vitsit rely on wordplay, puns, or cultural references familiar to Finnish audiences. Jokes can be told informally among friends, or published in print and online collections.

Cultural context: Jokes form a common part of Finnish humor, characterized by a wide range of topics and a tendency toward self-deprecating or situational humor. Jokes about everyday life, work, family, and school are common; political jokes appear in media and online spaces.

The term also appears in titles and online communities, where users share new vitsit or joke compilations. See also Finnish humor, Finnish language, and jokes in general.