No. 401 in Finnish
aikoina
"During the times" or "in the times of."
In a sentence
Nämä ovat vaikeita aikoina.
These are difficult times.
The word 'aikoina' here is used in the plural instrumental case to express 'times' as a period during which an activity or state occurs.
Hän muistelee lapsuutensa aikoina vietettyjä jouluja.
He remembers the Christmases spent during his childhood times.
In this sentence, 'aikoina' refers to the specific times or periods when certain events happened, showing a reflective context.
Vanhoina aikoina ihmiset elivät lähempänä luontoa.
In old times, people lived closer to nature.
'Aikoina' here denotes a specific era or time period and is combined with 'vanhoina' (old) to provide contextual specification.
Vanhoina aikoina ihmiset elivät yksinkertaisemmin.
In the old days, people lived more simply.
The word "aikoina" here specifies 'times' or 'periods', indicating a historical context.
Hyvinä aikoina kaikki oli helpompaa.
During good times, everything was easier.
The word "aikoina" in this sentence reflects 'times' as periods distinguished by their overall quality.
Hänen vaikeina aikoina ystävät auttoivat häntä paljon.
During his difficult times, friends helped him a lot.
The word "aikoina" denotes 'times' as periods defined by specific experiences or circumstances.
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