No. 908 in Finnish
rahat
The Finnish word "rahat" means "money" in English.
In a sentence
Rahat ovat turvallisesti pankissa.
The money is safely in the bank.
Here, 'rahat' refers to a collective noun denoting money or funds, directly used in subject position.
Hän käytti kaikki rahansa matkaan.
He spent all his money on the trip.
In this sentence, 'rahansa' is the possessive form of 'rahat', indicating ownership regarding the money.
Oletko jo laskenut rahat lippaaseen?
Have you already counted the money into the cashbox?
Here, 'rahat' functions in a direct object role, referring to physical cash or money being counted.
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