No. 394 in Finnish
uudet
"Uudet" means "new" in plural form.
In a sentence
Ostin uudet kengät.
I bought new shoes.
In this sentence, 'uudet' is the plural nominative form of the adjective 'uusi' (new) and agrees with the plural noun 'kengät' (shoes).
Näemme uudet elokuvat ensi viikolla.
We will see new movies next week.
Here, 'uudet' is again the plural nominative form of 'uusi', matching with 'elokuvat' (movies), which is in its plural form.
Pidän uudet kirjat hyllyllä.
I keep the new books on the shelf.
In this context, 'uudet' is describing 'kirjat' (books), showing an attributive relationship and agreeing in plural and case.
Olen hankkinut uudet kengät.
I have acquired new shoes.
Here, 'uudet' is an adjective describing the noun 'kengät' (shoes), indicating that the shoes are new.
Uudet oppilaat aloittavat koulussa huomenna.
The new students will start at school tomorrow.
In this sentence, 'uudet' modifies the noun 'oppilaat' (students), specifying that the students referred to are new.
Maalaamme ensi viikolla uudet huoneet.
We will paint the new rooms next week.
Here, 'uudet' functions as an adjective qualifying 'huoneet' (rooms), signifying that the rooms are new.
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