seitsemäntänä

Seitsemäntänä is a Finnish word that translates to "seventh" in English when referring to a day of the week. It specifically denotes the seventh day, which is Saturday in Finnish culture and calendar. The word is derived from the Finnish number "seitsemän" meaning "seven." While English uses a distinct name for Saturday, "seitsemäntänä" is a direct ordinal reference to its position as the seventh day. This linguistic construction is common in Finnish, where days of the week are often named by their numerical order. Understanding "seitsemäntänä" provides insight into the Finnish naming convention for weekdays and its connection to the numerical system. It's a straightforward and literal way of identifying the day.