Finnish

Noun

opetus

1. teaching (something taught by a religious or philosophical authority)

   Monet seuraavat Konfutsen opetuksia.

   Many follow the teachings of Confucius.

2. tuition (training or instruction provided by a teacher or tutor)
3. moral (of a narrative: its ethical significance or practical lesson)
4. lesson (something learned or to be learned)

   Luonnolla on meille monia opetuksia annettavana.

   Nature has many lessons to teach to us.

5. lesson (something that serves as a warning or encouragement)

   Onnettomuus oli minulle hyvä opetus.

   The accident was a good lesson to me.

6. education (process or art of imparting knowledge, skill and judgment)

   Hyvä opettaja on hyvän opetuksen perusta.

   A good teacher is essential for a good education.

   opetusministeriö

   Ministry of Education

Declension

Synonyms

• (teaching): oppi
• (moral): moraali
• (education): kasvatus

Derived terms

• antaa opetus
• erityisopetus
• opetuslapsi
• opetusmateriaali
• opetusministeri
• opetusministeriö