No. 58 in Finnish
ensi
"Ensi" means "next" or "first (upcoming)" in English, often referring to time.
In a sentence
Ensi viikolla menemme teatteriin.
Next week we are going to the theater.
In this sentence, 'ensi' is used as an adjective meaning 'next' to describe the upcoming week (viikko=week).
Annan sinulle ensi apua tarvittaessa.
I will offer you first aid if needed.
Here, 'ensi' functions to modify 'apua' (aid/help), meaning 'the first' or 'initial' aid.
Tämä oli ensi kerta kun näin tämän elokuvan.
This was the first time I saw this movie.
In this sentence, 'ensi' means 'the first,' describing the first occurrence of the action.
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