setät

Setät is a Finnish word that translates to "uncles" in English. It specifically refers to the brothers of one's mother or father. The singular form of the word is setä. In Finnish culture, uncles often play a significant role in family life, sometimes acting as mentors or close confidants to their nieces and nephews. The term is used broadly and can encompass both paternal and maternal uncles without distinction. Unlike some languages that may have separate terms for mother's brother and father's brother, Finnish uses the single term setä for both. The concept of setä is a fundamental part of Finnish kinship terminology and reflects the importance of extended family relationships. The word itself is of ancient Finnish origin.