huom.

Finnish

Etymology

Clipping of huomio (“attention”).

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

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 , even when, as often, followed by an exclamation mark. Colloquially, huom. is also used in speech.
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