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===Pronunciation===
===Pronunciation===
{{fi-p||q1=proscribed|r1=uom|h1=huom|huomio|r2=uomio|h2=huo-mi-o}}
{{fi-p||q1=proscribed, but common informally|r1=uom|h1=huom|huomio}}


===Interjection===
===Interjection===

Revision as of 15:02, 26 April 2024

Finnish

Etymology

Clipping of huomio (attention).

Pronunciation

  • IPA(key): /ˈhuo̯m./, [ˈhuo̞̯m.] (proscribed, but common informally)
  • IPA(key): /ˈhuo̯mio/, [ˈhuo̞̯mio̞]
  • Rhymes: -uom
  • Syllabification(key): huom

Interjection

huom.

  1. please note, N.B., NB (used to draw the attention of the reader to an important point)
    Synonym: hox
    Huom.! Lipunmyynti loppuu klo 18.
    Please note that the ticket box will close at 6 p.m.!

Usage notes

  • As an abbreviation, huom. requires a dot in standard written Finnish [1], even when, as often, followed by an exclamation mark. Colloquially, huom. is also used in speech.