uskon

Uskon is the first-person singular present indicative form of the Finnish verb uskoa, meaning to believe. It is used to express belief, confidence, or commitment and can introduce subordinate clauses with että, as in "Uskon, että se on totta" (I believe that it is true). In religious language, "Uskon Jumalaan" means "I believe in God," with Jumalaan in the illative case.

The word derives from the noun usko, meaning belief or faith, and the pair usko–uskonto is common in Finnish to distinguish personal belief from organized religion. Related forms appear across Finnic languages; for example, Estonian usun also means “I believe.”

Usage notes: Uskon is a straightforward verb form and is not used as a standalone noun or a proper name. It often begins a sentence as a statement of belief, especially in informal speech or personal testimony. In more formal writing, speakers may opt for indirect speech or other constructions rather than starting with the first-person form.

See also: Usko (belief, faith), Uskonto (religion), Uskoa (to believe, infinitive).