syys
See also: syys-
Finnish
Noun
syys
- (archaic) autumn, fall
Declension
This form can be used only in nominative, in other cases it is replaced with the cases of syksy.
Usage notes
Syys is still very frequent as a former part of a compound where it signifies "autumnal". For instance, syysmarkkinat means "an autumnal fair", i.e. a fair that takes place in autumn. For this usage, see syys-.
Noun
syys
- Abbreviation of syyskuu (“September”).