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100+ Must-Know Finnish
Phrases & Vocabulary
Real Finnish including puhekieli. House, food, transport, work, emergency — everything you need. Mark words as learned and track your progress!
💡 How to Use This Guide — Click "Mark Learned" on each card as you go. Your progress bar at the top tracks how many words you've mastered. Finnish has two registers: kirjakieli (written) and puhekieli (spoken). Cards show all variants locals actually use — not just textbook Finnish!
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Puhekieli (spoken)
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Section 1
Greetings
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Hello / Hi
Hei/Moi/Terve/Moikka/Morjens/Moro/Heippa
Moi is the most common spoken greeting. Morjens is old-school but charming.
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Goodbye
Hei hei/Moi moi/Moikka/Heippa/Näkemiin
Näkemiin = "until we see each other." Heippa works as both hello and goodbye.
3
Good morning
Hyvää huomenta/Huomenta/Huomen
4
Good afternoon / Good day
Hyvää päivää/Päivää
5
Good evening
Hyvää iltaa/Iltaa
6
Good night
Hyvää yötä/Yötä/Nukkumaan
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Welcome / You're welcome
Tervetuloa/Ole hyvä/Ei se mitään
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Section 2
How Are You?
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How are you? / How's it going?
Miten menee?/Mitä kuuluu?/Kuinka voit?/Miten fiilikset?/Kuinka menee?
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Fine / Good thanks
Hyvin, kiitos/Ihan hyvin/Ei valittamista/Menee ihan ok
10
Thank you / Please / Sorry
Kiitos/Kiitti/Ole hyvä/Anteeksi/Sori
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Section 3
Everyday Conversation
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Yes / No / Maybe
Kyllä / Joo / Juu / Nii·Ei·Ehkä / Kai
"Nii" is the most Finnish sound — shows you're listening.
12
I don't understand / Can you repeat?
En ymmärrä/Voitko toistaa?/Puhu hitaammin/Mitä sanoit?
13
Do you speak English?
Puhutko englantia?/Osaatko englantia?
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My name is... / Nice to meet you
Nimeni on.../Olen.../Hauska tutustua
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Section 4
House & Rooms
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House / Home
Talo / Koti
Asunto = apartment · Kotona = at home
Living Room
Olohuone
Spoken: "Okkari" (slang)
Kitchen
Keittiö
Keittää = to cook/boil
Bedroom
Makuuhuone
Makkari = spoken slang
Bathroom / Shower
Kylpyhuone / Suihku
Kylpyamme = bathtub
Toilet / WC
Vessa / WC / Käymälä
Vessa = most common spoken word
Window / Door
Ikkuna / Ovi
Ulko-ovi = front door
Stairs / Elevator
Portaat / Hissi
Kerros = floor/storey
Key / Lock
Avain / Lukko
Avata = to open · Sulkea = to close
Balcony / Garden
Parveke / Puutarha
Piha = yard · Terassi = terrace
Sauna
Sauna
Löyly = steam · Kiuas = stove · Löylyttää = to throw water
Sofa / Table / Chair
Sohva / Pöytä / Tuoli
Sänky = bed · Kaappi = cabinet
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Section 5
Appliances & Household Items
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Dishwasher
Astianpesukone
Astiat = dishes · Pesukone = washing machine
Washing Machine
Pesukone
Pyykki = laundry · Kuivuri = dryer
Fridge / Freezer
Jääkaappi / Pakastin
Jää = ice · Kaappi = cabinet
Stove / Oven
Liesi / Uuni
Mikroaaltouuni = microwave · Grilli = grill
Coffee Maker / Kettle
Kahvinkeitin / Vedenkeitin
Kahvi = coffee · Vesi = water
Vacuum Cleaner / Mop
Imuri / Moppi
Imuroida = to vacuum · Siivota = to clean
TV / Remote
Televisio / Kaukosäädin
Tv = colloquial · Netti = internet
Light / Switch
Valo / Katkaisin
Sammuta valot = turn off lights
Hot / Cold water tap
Lämmin / Kylmä vesi
Hana = tap/faucet · Viemäri = drain
Trash / Recycling
Roska / Kierrätys
Roskis = bin (spoken) · Biojäte = bio waste
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Section 6
Food & Groceries
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Water
Vesi
Hanavesi = tap water · Kivennäisvesi = sparkling
Potato
Peruna
Perunat = potatoes (must eat in Finland!)
Onion
Sipuli
Valkosipuli = garlic · Punasipuli = red onion
Rice
Riisi
Pasta = pasta · Makaroni = macaroni
Meat / Chicken / Pork
Liha / Kana / Sianliha
Naudanliha = beef · Kala = fish · Makkara = sausage
Milk / Butter / Cheese
Maito / Voi / Juusto
Kerma = cream · Jogurtti = yogurt · Kananmuna = egg
Bread
Leipä
Ruisleipä = rye bread (Finnish staple!) · Sämpylä = bun
Vegetables
Vihannekset
Tomaatti = tomato · Kurkku = cucumber · Paprika = bell pepper
Carrot / Cabbage
Porkkana / Kaali
Salaatti = salad/lettuce · Pinaatti = spinach
Sugar / Salt / Flour
Sokeri / Suola / Jauhot
Vehnäjauhot = wheat flour · Öljy = oil
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Section 7
Fruits
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Apple
Omena
Punainen omena = red apple
Banana
Banaani
Orange
Appelsiini
Mandariini = mandarin
Strawberry
Mansikka
Finland's favourite summer fruit!
Blueberry
Mustikka
Puolukka = lingonberry · Found wild in Finnish forests!
Lemon / Lime
Sitruuna / Lime
Greippi = grapefruit
Grapes / Watermelon
Viinirypäleet / Vesimeloni
Päärynä = pear · Persikka = peach
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Section 8
Spices & Condiments
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Salt / Pepper
Suola / Pippuri
Mustapippuri = black pepper · Valkopippuri = white pepper
Garlic / Ginger
Valkosipuli / Inkivääri
Persilja = parsley · Tilli = dill (very Finnish!)
Cinnamon / Cardamom
Kaneli / Kardemumma
In every Finnish pulla (bun)!
Chili / Paprika powder
Chili / Paprikajauhe
Kurkuma = turmeric · Kumina = cumin
Honey / Vinegar / Ketchup
Hunaja / Etikka / Ketsuppi
Sinappi = mustard · Majoneesi = mayo
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Section 9
Drinks
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Coffee / Tea
Kahvi / Tee
Finland drinks the most coffee per person in the world!
Juice / Soda
Mehu / Limonadi
Appelsiinimehu = OJ · Kivennäisvesi = sparkling water
Beer / Wine
Olut / Viini
Kalja = beer (colloquial) · Siideri = cider · Kippis! = Cheers!
Milk / Buttermilk
Maito / Piimä
Piimä = very Finnish traditional drink
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Section 10
Transport & Getting Around
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Where is...? / How do I get to...?
Missä on...?/Miten pääsen...?/Kuinka pääsee...?
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Bus / Tram / Train / Metro
Bussi / Ratikka / Juna / Metro
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One ticket / Return ticket
Kertalippu / Meno-paluu/Kausikortti
66
Left / Right / Straight ahead
Vasemmalle / Oikealle / Suoraan
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Section 11
Shopping & Payments
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How much does it cost?
Paljonko maksaa?/Mitä tää maksaa?
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Do you have...? / Can it be found?
Onko teillä...?/Löytyykö...?
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Can I pay by card?
Käykö kortti?/Voinko maksaa kortilla?
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Receipt / Bag / Discount
Kuitti / Kassi / Alennus
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Section 12
Café & Restaurant
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Could I have... / I'd like...
Saisinko.../Haluaisin.../Voisinko saada...
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The bill please / Enjoy your meal
Lasku, kiitos/Hyvää ruokahalua!/Kippis!
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Lunch / Dinner / Breakfast
Lounas / Illallinen / Aamiainen
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Section 13
Numbers & Time
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One / Two / Three
Yksi / Kaksi / Kolme
Four / Five / Six
Neljä / Viisi / Kuusi
Seven / Eight / Nine / Ten
Seitsemän / Kahdeksan / Yhdeksän / Kymmenen
What time is it?
Paljonko kello on?
Kello on kaksi = it's two o'clock
Today / Tomorrow / Yesterday
Tänään / Huomenna / Eilen
Monday–Friday
Maanantai / Tiistai / Keskiviikko / Torstai / Perjantai
Weekend: Saturday / Sunday
Lauantai / Sunnuntai
Viikonloppu = weekend · Spoken: "vikonloppu"
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Section 14
Weather & Seasons
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Cold / Freezing
Kylmä / Pakkanen
On pakkasta = it's freezing · Talvi = winter
Warm / Hot / Sunny
Lämmin / Kuuma / Aurinkoinen
Kesä = summer · Helle = heatwave
Rain / Snow / Wind
Sade / Lumi / Tuuli
Sataa = it's raining · Sataa lunta = it's snowing
Spring / Summer / Autumn / Winter
Kevät / Kesä / Syksy / Talvi
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Section 15
Work & Workplace
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I need help / Can you help?
Tarvitsen apua/Voitko auttaa?/Voidaanko kattoo yhdessä?
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Shift / Break / Overtime
Vuoro / Tauko / Ylityö
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I'm sick / I can't come today
Olen sairas/En pysty tulemaan/Mulla on kipeä olo
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Ready / Done / Let's go
Valmis / Tuli tehtyä / Mennään!
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Salary / Pay day / Contract
Palkka / Palkkapäivä / Sopimus
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Section 16
Emergency & Health
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Help! / Call ambulance! Emergency: 112
Apua!/Soita ambulanssi!/112
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Hospital / Pharmacy / Doctor
Sairaala / Apteekki / Lääkäri
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I'm in pain / I feel sick
Minulla on kipua/Minulla on huono olo/Sattuu
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I'm allergic to...
Olen allerginen.../Minulla on allergia...
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Section 17
Feelings, Opinions & Extras
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Happy / Sad / Tired
Iloinen / Surullinen / Väsynyt
Rentoutunut = relaxed · Stressaantunut = stressed
Hungry / Thirsty / Full
Nälkäinen / Janoinen / Kylläinen
Mulla on nälkä = I'm hungry (spoken)
Good / Bad / Beautiful
Hyvä / Huono / Kaunis
Hieno = cool/great · Ihana = lovely
I like / I don't like
Pidän / En pidä
Tykkään = I like (puhekieli) · Ei kiinnosta = not interested
I'm from... / I live in...
Olen kotoisin... / Asun...
Missä asut? = where do you live?
I'm learning Finnish!
Opiskelen suomea!
Yritän puhua suomea = I'm trying to speak Finnish
Finland is great!
Suomi on mahtava!
Suomi mainittu = "Finland mentioned!" (Finnish meme)
🏆 Finnish Survival Quiz
20 questions across all sections — house, food, greetings, transport & more!
Question 1 of 20
Question 1 · Greetings
What does Moi mean?
Question 2 · Greetings
Which phrase means "Good night" in Finnish?
Question 3 · House
What is the Finnish word for Kitchen?
Question 4 · House
Vessa refers to what?
Question 5 · Appliances
What is Pesukone?
Question 6 · Appliances
What does Jääkaappi mean?
Question 7 · Food
What is Peruna?
Question 8 · Food
What does Ruisleipä mean?
Question 9 · Fruits
What is Omena?
Question 10 · Fruits
Which Finnish berry is famous for being found wild in forests?
Question 11 · Spices
Which spice is found in almost every Finnish pulla (bun)?
Question 12 · Drinks
Finland is famous for consuming the world's most of which drink?
Question 13 · Transport
What does Ratikka mean?
Question 14 · Shopping
What does Löytyykö? mean in a shop?
Question 15 · Café
Saisinko kahvin? means...
Question 16 · Numbers & Time
How do you say "today" in Finnish?
Question 17 · Weather
What does Sataa lunta mean?
Question 18 · Work
What does Vuoro mean at work?
Question 19 · Emergency
What is Finland's emergency number?
Question 20 · Puhekieli
In spoken Finnish (puhekieli), tää means what?
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