valot

Valot is the Finnish word for lights, and the plural form of valo. It is used to refer to various sources of illumination, both natural and artificial. The singular is valo, meaning "light" or "glow." The plural valot typically denotes multiple lamps, luminaries, or light sources.

In everyday Finnish, valot is used in a wide range of phrases. Examples include kadun valot (street lights), ajovalot (car headlights), sisävalot (indoor lights), and liikennevalot (traffic lights). The word can also refer to the act of lighting when used in certain contexts, as in "valot sytytettiin" (the lights were turned on).

Valot belongs to the semantic field of illumination and is closely related to related terms such as valo (singular, light), valaistus (lighting or illumination), and valaista (to illuminate). The term is common in signage, instruction, media, and everyday conversation in Finland.

In cross-linguistic contexts or place names, valot may appear as a surname or toponym in communities with Finnish influence, though such uses are rarer and typically capitalized (Valot).