suhde

Suhde is a Finnish noun with several related meanings. The most common sense is a connection or relationship between two or more things, in which they relate to each other or influence one another. The term is used in both abstract and concrete contexts.

In social language, suhde refers to human relationships such as friendships, family ties, work relationships, or romantic partnerships. A good suhde often implies communication, trust, and mutual respect, while a strained or distant suhde reflects differences in values, expectations, or circumstances. The exact meaning can vary with context and tone.

In mathematics and science, suhde denotes a ratio or proportion between quantities. It expresses how much of one thing there is relative to another. For example, the suhde between two numbers may be described as 1:2. Suhdeluvut and ratios are foundational in statistics, physics, economics, and many applied disciplines, providing a way to compare and analyze magnitudes.

Suhde also appears in linguistics, law, and everyday language to describe connections and dependencies among concepts, entities, or processes. The word has related forms such as suhteellinen (relative), suhteet (relationships), and suhteuttaa (to relate). Its usage spans formal and informal registers, making it a versatile term in Finnish discourse.