työmiehet
Työmies (plural työmiehet) is a Finnish noun referring to a male manual laborer or worker. The word combines työtä (work) and mies (man) and has historically described members of the working class engaged in industrial, construction, or craft-based jobs. In modern Finnish, the gender-neutral term for a worker is työläinen.
Historically, työmiehet were central to Finland's labor movement. From the late 19th century onward, they formed
Today, työmiehet is primarily encountered in historical, literary, or sociological contexts. In everyday language, speakers more
Related concepts include the broader working class (työväenluokka) and the gender-neutral term työläinen, which is commonly