No. 538 in Finnish
tapahtuma
"Event" or "occurrence."
In a sentence
Tämä on vuoden tärkein tapahtuma.
This is the most important event of the year.
In this sentence, 'tapahtuma' refers to an 'event,' a planned or organized occasion.
Kuinka tämä tapahtuma vaikutti sinuun?
How did this incident affect you?
Here, 'tapahtuma' is used to mean an 'incident,' something that occurred.
Lyhyt tapaus pysyi tavallisena tapahtumana.
A short case remained an ordinary occurrence.
In this usage, 'tapahtuma' implies an 'occurrence,' signifying something that happened.
Tämä tapahtuma järjestetään kerran vuodessa.
This event is held once a year.
In this context, 'tapahtuma' refers to an organized event or occasion.
Törmäys oli ikävä tapahtuma.
The collision was an unfortunate incident.
Here, 'tapahtuma' is used to describe an event or occurrence, typically unexpected.
Historian kirjoissa kuvataan merkittäviä tapahtumia.
History books describe significant events.
In this usage, 'tapahtuma' denotes historical occurrences or happenings of significance.
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