yhteys
Pronunciation: /ˈyhteys/
“yhteys” is a Finnish word. Its 9 meanings in English:
noun
- connection (point at which two or more things are connected)
- connection (feeling of understanding and ease of communication between two or more people)
- connection, link (established communications or transportation link)
- access, connection (connection to or communication with the Internet)
- connection (transfer from one transportation vehicle to another in scheduled transportation service)
- contact, touch (in the expressions in contact, in touch, out of touch) (establishment of communication)
- contact(s) (being in close association)
- context (circumstances or settings surrounding something)
- association
Etymology
yhte- (“one”) + -ys (“-ness”, forms quality nouns); literally, “oneness”. Attested since the time of Mikael Agricola (output c. 1543–1552).
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