Finnish

Question: on --- ohn --- ɔn

Answer: is | Example: Hän on täällä. | He is here.

Hint: Think of 'on' as being 'on' the spot, present, or existing.

Question: ei --- ay --- ei

Answer: no | Example: Ei, en halua mennä sinne. | No, I don't want to go there.

Hint: Think of 'ay' as a way to say 'no' in Finnish.

Question: ja --- yah --- jɑ

Answer: and | Example: Minä pidän kahvista ja teestä. | I like coffee and tea.

Hint: Think of 'ja' as the Finnish way to say 'yes' to adding more things together.

Question: se --- seh --- se

Answer: it | Example: Se on kaunis päivä. | It is a beautiful day.

Hint: Think of 'se' as 'it' in a secret code.

Question: hän --- han --- /hæn/

Answer: he/she | Example: Hän on ystäväni. | He/She is my friend.

Hint: Think of 'Han Solo' from Star Wars, who is a 'he'.

Question: en --- en --- en

Answer: I don't | Example: En pidä tästä. | I don't like this.

Hint: Think of 'en' as the start of 'end' - like ending something you don't want.

Question: mitä --- mee-tah --- ˈmitæ

Answer: what | Example: Mitä sinä teet? | What are you doing?

Hint: Think of 'mee' as in 'me' and 'tah' like 'ta-da!' when you ask 'what?'

Question: että --- et-ta --- ˈetːæ

Answer: that | Example: Hän sanoi, että hän tulee huomenna. | He said that he will come tomorrow.

Hint: Imagine saying 'et-ta' to remember 'that'.

Question: ole --- oh-leh --- ˈo.le

Answer: be | Example: Ole oma itsesi. | Be yourself.

Hint: Think of 'ole!' like a cheer for existence.

Question: olen --- OH-len --- ˈo.len

Answer: I am | Example: Minä olen opiskelija. | I am a student.

Hint: Think of 'Ol' Len' saying 'I am here!'

Question: niin --- neen --- niːn

Answer: so, thus, therefore | Example: Hän oli väsynyt, niin hän meni nukkumaan aikaisin. | He was tired, so he went to bed early.

Hint: Think of 'neen' as a short way to say 'so it is'.

Question: oli --- OH-lee --- ˈo.li

Answer: was | Example: Hän oli täällä eilen. | He was here yesterday.

Hint: Think of 'olive' - it 'was' an olive.

Question: mutta --- moot-tah --- ˈmutːɑ

Answer: but | Example: Hän haluaa mennä ulos, mutta sataa. | He wants to go out, but it is raining.

Hint: Think of 'mut' as a 'but' with an extra 't'.

Question: vain --- vah-een --- ʋɑin

Answer: only, just | Example: Hän haluaa vain kahvia. | He only wants coffee.

Hint: Vain sounds like 'vein' - you only have one main vein.

Question: sen --- sehn --- sen

Answer: its, his, her, their | Example: Hän löysi sen kirjan. | He found his book.

Hint: Think of 'sen' as a short form of 'sent' - something belonging to someone that was sent.

Question: minä --- mee-nah --- ˈminæ

Answer: I (first person singular pronoun) | Example: Minä olen opiskelija. | I am a student.

Hint: Think of 'me' in English, but with a twist at the end.

Question: jos --- yohs --- jos

Answer: if | Example: Jos sataa, otan sateenvarjon mukaan. | If it rains, I'll take an umbrella with me.

Hint: Think of 'just in case' - both start with 'j'.

Question: nyt --- noot --- nyt

Answer: now | Example: Nyt on aika lähteä. | Now is the time to leave.

Hint: Think 'new time' – it's happening now!

Question: tämä --- teh-mah --- ˈtæmæ

Answer: this | Example: Tämä on minun kirja. | This is my book.

Hint: Think of 'tämä' as 'this' thing right here.

Question: sinä --- see-nah --- ˈsinæ

Answer: you (singular) | Example: Sinä olet ystäväni. | You are my friend.

Hint: Think of 'sin' and 'nah' to remember 'you'.

Question: voi --- voy --- ˈʋoi̯

Answer: butter | Example: Laita vähän voita leivälle. | Put some butter on the bread.

Hint: Think of 'voy' as in 'voyage' and imagine butter on your journey.

Question: olet --- oh-let --- ˈo.lɛt

Answer: you are | Example: Sinä olet ystäväni. | You are my friend.

Hint: Think of 'Oh, let's' as in 'Oh, let's see who you are.'

Question: kun --- koon --- kun

Answer: when | Example: Kerro minulle, kun olet valmis. | Tell me when you are ready.

Hint: Think of 'kun' as 'when' you need to know something in Finnish.

Question: sitä --- see-tah --- ˈsitæ

Answer: it (partitive case) | Example: Minä tarvitsen sitä. | I need it.

Hint: Think of 'see that' to remember 'sitä' means 'it'.

Question: kuin --- kween --- kuin

Answer: as, like | Example: Hän on nopea kuin salama. | He is as fast as lightning.

Hint: Think of 'queen' - as regal as a queen.

Question: he --- heh --- he

Answer: they | Example: He ovat ystäviä. | They are friends.

Hint: Think of 'he' as 'they' in a group of guys.

Question: täällä --- TAH-lah --- ˈtæːlːæ

Answer: here | Example: Olen täällä. | I am here.

Hint: Think of 'tall' - you are here, standing tall.

Question: hänen --- HAH-nen --- ˈhænɛn

Answer: his/her | Example: Tämä on hänen kirjansa. | This is his/her book.

Hint: Think of 'hand' - you give something to his/her hand.

Question: kaikki --- kai-kee --- ˈkɑi̯kːi

Answer: all, everything | Example: Kaikki on valmista. | Everything is ready.

Hint: Think of 'kai' as in 'kite' flying high, covering everything.

Question: minun --- mee-noon --- ˈminun

Answer: my, mine | Example: Tämä on minun kirja. | This is my book.

Hint: Think of 'me' and 'noon' to remember 'my' or 'mine'.

Question: et --- eht --- et

Answer: you don't | Example: Et tiedä. | You don't know.

Hint: Think of 'et' as a short way to say 'you don't' in Finnish.

Question: olla --- OH-lah --- ˈolːɑ

Answer: to be | Example: Minä haluan olla onnellinen. | I want to be happy.

Hint: Think of 'Olaf' from Frozen who just wants 'to be' happy.

Question: hyvä --- hoo-vah --- ˈhyvæ

Answer: good | Example: Tämä on hyvä kirja. | This is a good book.

Hint: Think of 'hoover' - a good vacuum cleaner!

Question: ovat --- oh-vaht --- ˈoʋɑt

Answer: are (third person plural of 'to be') | Example: He ovat ystäviä. | They are friends.

Hint: Think of 'oh' and 'vat' to remember the sound.

Question: minua --- mee-noo-ah --- ˈminuɑ

Answer: me (object form) | Example: Hän näki minua kadulla. | He saw me on the street.

Hint: Think 'mini-me' to remember 'me'.

Question: sitten --- SIH-ten --- ˈsitːen

Answer: then, after that | Example: Ensin menemme kauppaan ja sitten elokuviin. | First, we go to the store and then to the movies.

Hint: Think of 'sit' down and then do something.

Question: onko --- ohn-koh --- ˈonko

Answer: is there, is it | Example: Onko tämä sinun kirjasi? | Is this your book?

Hint: Think of 'on' as in 'is on' and 'ko' like a questioning sound.

Question: sinua --- see-noo-ah --- ˈsinʊɑ

Answer: you (object form) | Example: Minä rakastan sinua. | I love you.

Hint: Think of 'seeing you' as 'sinua'.

Question: miksi --- MIK-see --- /ˈmik.si/

Answer: why | Example: Miksi olet myöhässä? | Why are you late?

Hint: Think of 'mix' - why mix things up?

Question: miten --- mee-ten --- ˈmiten

Answer: how | Example: Miten menee? | How's it going?

Hint: Think of 'mitten' and ask 'how' do you wear it?

Question: älä --- eh-lah --- ˈæ.læ

Answer: don't | Example: Älä koske siihen. | Don't touch that.

Hint: Think of 'Ella' telling you not to do something.

Question: sinun --- see-noon --- ˈsinun

Answer: your | Example: Tämä on sinun kirjasi. | This is your book.

Hint: Think 'sin' (like 'yours') and 'noon' (a time that belongs to you).

Question: kyllä --- kew-lah --- ˈkylːɑ

Answer: yes | Example: Kyllä, haluan kahvia. | Yes, I want coffee.

Hint: Think of 'kewl' (cool) with an extra 'lah' at the end.

Question: mitään --- mee-tah-an --- ˈmitæːn

Answer: anything | Example: En nähnyt mitään. | I didn't see anything.

Hint: Imagine asking 'mee-tah-an' (anything) at a Finnish buffet.

Question: siitä --- see-tah --- ˈsiːtɑ

Answer: about it, from it | Example: Keskustelimme siitä pitkään. | We talked about it for a long time.

Hint: Think of 'see it' to remember 'about it'.

Question: hänet --- HAH-net --- ˈhænɛt

Answer: him/her | Example: Näin hänet eilen kaupassa. | I saw him/her at the store yesterday.

Hint: Think of 'net' catching 'him/her'.

Question: kiitos --- kee-tohs --- ˈkiːtos

Answer: thank you | Example: Kiitos avusta. | Thank you for the help.

Hint: Think of 'key toast' - you thank someone for giving you the key to your toast!

Question: hei --- hey --- hei

Answer: hello | Example: Hei, miten voit? | Hello, how are you?

Hint: Say 'hey' to say 'hello'!

Question: mikä --- MEE-kah --- ˈmikæ

Answer: what | Example: Mikä tämä on? | What is this?

Hint: Think of 'MEE' as in 'meet' and 'kah' as in 'car' but with a 'k'.

Question: ne --- neh --- ne

Answer: they | Example: Ne ovat ystäviäni. | They are my friends.

Hint: Think of 'ne' as 'they' because both are short and simple.

Question: olisi --- OH-lee-see --- ˈo.li.si

Answer: would be | Example: Jos minulla olisi aikaa, matkustaisin enemmän. | If I had time, I would travel more.

Hint: Think of 'Olly's wish' - what he 'would be' if he could.

Question: kanssa --- KAHN-sah --- ˈkɑnsːɑ

Answer: with | Example: Hän tuli tänne minun kanssa. | He came here with me.

Hint: Think of 'can' and 'salsa' - you can have salsa with your meal!

Question: joka --- yoh-kah --- ˈjokɑ

Answer: who, which, that | Example: Hän on henkilö, joka auttoi minua. | He is the person who helped me.

Hint: Think of 'joker' who is always 'that' person causing trouble.

Question: pitää --- pee-taa --- ˈpitæː

Answer: to hold, to keep, to like | Example: Minun pitää mennä nyt. | I have to go now.

Hint: Think of 'pita' bread that you hold, keep, and like!

Question: ollut --- OH-loot --- ˈɔlːut

Answer: been | Example: Hän on ollut täällä ennen. | He has been here before.

Hint: Think of 'all out' because you have 'been' everywhere.

Question: tässä --- tah-sah --- ˈtæsːæ

Answer: here | Example: Tässä on kirja, jota etsit. | Here is the book you are looking for.

Hint: Think of 'this' place, as in 'here'.

Question: tai --- tie --- tɑi

Answer: or | Example: Haluatko kahvia tai teetä? | Do you want coffee or tea?

Hint: Think of a 'tie' between two choices.

Question: häntä --- HEN-tah --- ˈhæn.tɑ

Answer: tail | Example: Koiralla on pitkä häntä. | The dog has a long tail.

Hint: Think of a 'hen' with a 'tail'!

Question: minulle --- MEE-noo-leh --- ˈminule

Answer: to me | Example: Voitko antaa sen minulle? | Can you give it to me?

Hint: Think of 'me' in 'minulle' to remember 'to me'.

Question: tiedä --- tee-eh-da --- ˈtie̯dä

Answer: know | Example: En tiedä vastausta. | I don't know the answer.

Hint: Think of 'tie' and 'day' - 'tie' your knowledge for the 'day'.

Question: minulla --- mee-noo-la --- ˈminulːɑ

Answer: I have | Example: Minulla on koira. | I have a dog.

Hint: Think of 'me' and 'nulla' (nothing) - 'me' having 'nothing' would be 'I have nothing'.

Question: jotain --- yo-tai-n --- ˈjotɑin

Answer: something | Example: Hän haluaa jotain syötävää. | He wants something to eat.

Hint: Think of 'yo' as in 'yo-yo' and 'tai' as in 'tie' with an 'n' at the end.

Question: missä --- MEES-sah --- ˈmisːæ

Answer: where | Example: Missä on lähin kauppa? | Where is the nearest store?

Hint: Think of 'Miss' asking 'where' something is.

Question: tuo --- too-oh --- tuo

Answer: that | Example: Tuo kirja on minun. | That book is mine.

Hint: Think of 'too' as in 'too far' to point at something specific.

Question: minut --- mee-noot --- ˈminut

Answer: me (accusative form of 'minä') | Example: Hän näki minut kadulla. | He saw me on the street.

Hint: Think 'minute' but with an 'm' at the end.

Question: me --- meh --- me

Answer: we | Example: Me menemme kauppaan. | We are going to the store.

Hint: Think of 'me' as a group of people saying 'we' together.

Question: ehkä --- EH-kha --- ˈeɦ.kæ

Answer: maybe, perhaps | Example: Ehkä menemme elokuviin tänä iltana. | Maybe we will go to the movies tonight.

Hint: Think of 'eh' as a hesitant sound, like when you're unsure.

Question: oletko --- OH-let-koh --- ˈoletko

Answer: are you | Example: Oletko valmis? | Are you ready?

Hint: Imagine asking someone 'Oh, let go?' to check if they are holding something.

Question: hyvin --- hoo-vin --- ˈhyʋin

Answer: well | Example: Hän osaa laulaa hyvin. | She can sing well.

Hint: Think of 'hive in' - bees work well together in a hive.

Question: vielä --- vee-eh-lah --- ˈʋie̯læ

Answer: still, yet | Example: Hän ei ole vielä saapunut. | He has not arrived yet.

Hint: Think of 'still' as 'vee-lah' like a villa that is still standing.

Question: kuka --- koo-kah --- ˈkukɑ

Answer: who | Example: Kuka sinä olet? | Who are you?

Hint: Think of 'Who could it be? Koo-kah?'

Question: anteeksi --- AHN-tehk-see --- ˈɑnteːksi

Answer: sorry, excuse me | Example: Anteeksi, voisitko auttaa minua? | Sorry, could you help me?

Hint: Think of 'ant' and 'excuse' combined to remember 'anteeksi' means 'sorry' or 'excuse me'.

Question: sinulle --- see-noo-leh --- ˈsinule

Answer: to you | Example: Tämä on sinulle. | This is for you.

Hint: Think of 'sending a signal to you'.

Question: jo --- yo --- jo

Answer: already | Example: Olen jo syönyt. | I have already eaten.

Hint: Think of 'yo' as in 'Yo, it's already done!'

Question: sinut --- see-noot --- ˈsɪnut

Answer: you (accusative) | Example: Näen sinut huomenna. | I will see you tomorrow.

Hint: Think of 'seeing you' as in 'see-noot'.

Question: tämän --- TAH-man --- ˈtæ.mæn

Answer: this | Example: Pidän tämän väristä. | I like this color.

Hint: Imagine pointing to something close and saying 'TAH-man, this one!'

Question: haluan --- HAH-loo-ahn --- ˈhɑluɑn

Answer: I want | Example: Haluan kahvia. | I want coffee.

Hint: Think of 'halo' and 'want' to remember 'haluan'.

Question: tänne --- TAHN-neh --- ˈtænːe

Answer: here | Example: Tule tänne. | Come here.

Hint: Think of 'tan' and 'ne' (knee) - 'tan' your 'knee' here.

Question: koska --- kos-kah --- ˈkos.kɑ

Answer: because | Example: En voinut tulla, koska olin sairas. | I couldn't come because I was sick.

Hint: You 'koska' (cause) something to happen.

Question: olemme --- oh-leh-meh --- ˈo.le.me

Answer: we are | Example: Me olemme ystäviä. | We are friends.

Hint: Think of 'Oh, let me' join the group, because 'we are' together.

Question: tehdä --- TEH-dah --- ˈte̞hdæ

Answer: to do, to make | Example: Minun täytyy tehdä kotitehtäväni. | I need to do my homework.

Hint: Think of 'tehdä' as 'to do' a task.

Question: meidän --- MAY-dan --- ˈmei̯dæn

Answer: our | Example: Tämä on meidän talo. | This is our house.

Hint: Think 'MAY I borrow OUR book?'

Question: tiedän --- tee-eh-dan --- ˈtie̯dæn

Answer: I know | Example: Tiedän vastauksen. | I know the answer.

Hint: Think of 'tie' and 'dan' (a person) knowing the way.

Question: tule --- too-leh --- ˈtu.le

Answer: come | Example: Tule tänne heti! | Come here immediately!

Hint: Think of 'too late' but you 'come' just in time.

Question: emme --- em-meh --- ˈemːe

Answer: we don't | Example: Emme mene kouluun tänään. | We don't go to school today.

Hint: Think of 'Emma' but with an extra 'e' at the end. Emma doesn't do it.

Question: saa --- sah --- sɑː

Answer: gets; receives | Example: Hän saa lahjan. | He/she gets a gift.

Hint: Think of Santa 'saa' (gets) gifts for everyone!

Question: paljon --- PAHL-yohn --- ˈpɑljon

Answer: a lot, much | Example: Minulla on paljon töitä tänään. | I have a lot of work today.

Hint: Think of 'pile on' - a lot of things piling up.

Question: anna --- ahn-nah --- ˈɑnːɑ

Answer: give | Example: Voitko anna minulle kirjan? | Can you give me the book?

Hint: Anna always gives.

Question: siellä --- see-el-la --- ˈsiɛlːæ

Answer: there (in that place) | Example: Olen ollut siellä monta kertaa. | I have been there many times.

Hint: Think 'see' + 'el' + 'la' = see the place over there.

Question: pois --- poys --- /pois/

Answer: away | Example: Hän meni pois. | He went away.

Hint: Think of 'poise' but when you're poised, you're ready to move away.

Question: täytyy --- TAU-tyu --- ˈtæy̯.tyː

Answer: must, have to | Example: Minun täytyy mennä nyt. | I must go now.

Hint: When you 'täytyy' do something, you 'tied' to it, you have to do it.

Question: sinulla --- see-noo-lah --- ˈsinulːɑ

Answer: you have | Example: Sinulla on kaunis talo. | You have a beautiful house.

Hint: Think of 'sin' + 'ulla' (like 'you'll have')

Question: eivät --- ay-vaht --- ˈeiʋæt

Answer: they do not | Example: He eivät halua mennä ulos. | They do not want to go outside.

Hint: Imagine 'ay' as 'they' and 'vaht' as 'not'.

Question: tätä --- TAH-tah --- ˈtætæ

Answer: this | Example: Voitko ojentaa minulle tätä? | Can you hand me this?

Hint: Think 'ta-da!' when presenting 'this'!

Question: tulee --- too-leh --- ˈtu.le

Answer: comes | Example: Hän tulee kotiin myöhään. | He comes home late.

Hint: Think of 'too late' - when someone 'comes' too late.

Question: ennen --- EHN-nehn --- /ˈenːen/

Answer: before | Example: Tulen kotiin ennen iltaa. | I will come home before evening.

Hint: Think of 'in the end' but reverse it to 'before'.

Question: aina --- ai-na --- ˈɑi.nɑ

Answer: always | Example: Hän on aina ajoissa. | He is always on time.

Hint: Think of 'Aina' as 'Ain't never changing' because it means always.

Question: siinä --- see-nah --- ˈsiːnæ

Answer: there, in it | Example: Siinä on kaikki, mitä tarvitset. | There is everything you need.

Hint: Think of 'see-nah' as 'see in it' to remember 'there, in it'.

Question: herra --- heh-rah --- ˈherːɑ

Answer: mister, sir, lord | Example: Hyvää päivää, herra Virtanen! | Good day, Mr. Virtanen!

Hint: Think of 'Herr' in German, which also means 'mister' or 'sir'.

Question: takaisin --- tah-kai-sin --- ˈtɑkɑiˌsin

Answer: back, return | Example: Haluan mennä takaisin kotiin. | I want to go back home.

Hint: Think of 'taking a sin' back or returning it.

Question: eikö --- AY-koh --- ˈei.kø

Answer: isn't it | Example: Tämä on hyvä idea, eikö? | This is a good idea, isn't it?

Hint: Think of 'echo' questioning back 'isn't it?'

Question: enää --- eh-nah --- ˈenɑː

Answer: no longer, anymore | Example: En halua enää kahvia. | I don't want coffee anymore.

Hint: Think of 'end' - when something ends, it's no longer happening.

Question: te --- teh --- te

Answer: you (plural) | Example: Te olette ystäviä. | You are friends.

Hint: Think of 'te' as 'team' - addressing a group.

Question: selvä --- sel-va --- ˈselvæ

Answer: clear, obvious | Example: Asia on nyt selvä. | The matter is now clear.

Hint: Think of 'selvage' in sewing, which is the clear, finished edge of fabric.

Question: mistä --- MEE-stah --- ˈmistɑ

Answer: from where | Example: Mistä sinä olet kotoisin? | From where are you from?

Hint: Think of 'mystery' - where is it from?

Question: yksi --- uhk-see --- ˈyksi

Answer: one | Example: Minulla on yksi koira. | I have one dog.

Hint: Think of 'you see' only one thing.

Question: juuri --- yoo-ree --- /ˈjuːri/

Answer: root | Example: Puun juuri on vahva. | The root of the tree is strong.

Hint: Think of 'you' as the root of your own story.

Question: näin --- nah-een --- næin

Answer: I saw | Example: Eilen näin kauniin auringonlaskun. | Yesterday I saw a beautiful sunset.

Hint: Think of 'nah' as in 'nah, I saw it already'.

Question: kuinka --- koo-een-kah --- /ˈkuin.kɑ/

Answer: how | Example: Kuinka voit? | How are you?

Hint: Think of 'kuin' as 'queen' asking 'how?'

Question: halua --- hah-loo-ah --- ˈhɑluɑ

Answer: desire | Example: Minulla on suuri halua matkustaa. | I have a great desire to travel.

Hint: Think of 'halo' - something you deeply desire to have.

Question: pitäisi --- pi-tai-si --- ˈpitæi̯si

Answer: should | Example: Sinun pitäisi tehdä kotitehtäväsi. | You should do your homework.

Hint: Think of 'pita' bread - you should eat it!

Question: vai --- vie --- ʋɑi

Answer: or | Example: Haluatko kahvia vai teetä? | Do you want coffee or tea?

Hint: Think of 'vai' as a choice between options, like 'or' in English.

Question: koko --- koh-koh --- ˈkoko

Answer: size | Example: Mikä on sinun kengän koko? | What is your shoe size?

Hint: Think of 'cocoa' growing in size as it expands in hot milk.

Question: mennä --- men-nah --- ˈmenːæ

Answer: to go | Example: Haluan mennä kauppaan. | I want to go to the store.

Hint: Think of 'men' going somewhere.

Question: kaksi --- kahk-see --- /ˈkɑk.si/

Answer: two | Example: Minulla on kaksi koiraa. | I have two dogs.

Hint: Think of 'kaks' as 'twins' (two people).

Question: olin --- OH-leen --- ˈo.lin

Answer: I was | Example: Olin eilen kaupungissa. | I was in the city yesterday.

Hint: Think of 'old in' times when you were young.

Question: meillä --- may-ill-lah --- ˈmei̯lːɑ

Answer: we have | Example: Meillä on koira. | We have a dog.

Hint: Think of 'me' and 'illa' (like 'villa') to remember 'we have'.

Question: joku --- yo-koo --- /ˈjoku/

Answer: someone | Example: Joku soitti minulle eilen. | Someone called me yesterday.

Hint: Think of 'yo, cool' - you might say that to someone!

Question: koskaan --- KOS-kahn --- ˈkos.kɑːn

Answer: ever | Example: Oletko koskaan käynyt Suomessa? | Have you ever been to Finland?

Hint: Think of 'cosmic' - something that lasts forever.

Question: hänelle --- HAH-ne-leh --- ˈhænˌɛlːe

Answer: to him/her | Example: Annoin kirjan hänelle. | I gave the book to him/her.

Hint: Think of 'handing' something 'to him/her'.

Question: kai --- kai --- kai

Answer: probably, maybe | Example: Hän tulee kai huomenna. | He will probably come tomorrow.

Hint: Think of 'Kai' as someone who is indecisive, always saying 'probably' or 'maybe'.

Question: tästää --- tas-tah --- ˈtæs.tæ

Answer: from here | Example: Lähdemme tästä. | We are leaving from here.

Hint: Think of 'this' as in 'this place' to remember 'from here'.

Question: mies --- mee-ehs --- miɛs

Answer: man | Example: Hän on mukava mies. | He is a nice man.

Hint: Think of 'mister' – both start with 'm' and refer to a man.

Question: tietää --- tee-eh-tah --- ˈtie̯tæː

Answer: to know | Example: Minä tiedän vastauksen. | I know the answer.

Hint: Think of 'tea' and 'tah' as in 'ta-da' when you know something.

Question: aivan --- ai-van --- ˈɑiʋɑn

Answer: exactly, completely, absolutely | Example: Se on aivan oikein. | That is exactly right.

Hint: Think of 'I won' - when you win, you feel absolutely right!

Question: isä --- ee-sah --- ˈisæ

Answer: father | Example: Isä on maailman paras. | Father is the best in the world.

Hint: Think of 'Isa' as a short, affectionate way to call your dad.

Question: voin --- voh-een --- ˈʋoin

Answer: butter | Example: Voitko antaa minulle voin? | Can you give me the butter?

Hint: Think of 'voin' as 'I voin to spread butter on my bread.'

Question: ihan --- ee-hahn --- ˈi.hɑn

Answer: quite, completely, really | Example: Tämä on ihan hyvä idea. | This is quite a good idea.

Hint: Think of 'I am' being really something.

Question: joten --- yo-ten --- ˈjo.ten

Answer: so, therefore | Example: Olen väsynyt, joten menen nukkumaan aikaisin. | I am tired, so I will go to bed early.

Hint: Think of 'yo' and 'ten' things to do, so you need to plan.

Question: mene --- meh-neh --- ˈmene

Answer: go | Example: Mene kotiin. | Go home.

Hint: Imagine saying 'meh' to someone and then telling them to 'go'.

Question: totta --- toh-tah --- ˈtotːɑ

Answer: true | Example: Se on totta. | That is true.

Hint: Think of 'totally' as in 'totally true'.

Question: oikein --- OY-kehn --- ˈoi̯.kein

Answer: correctly, right | Example: Teit sen oikein. | You did it correctly.

Hint: Think of 'OK' as in 'all correct'.

Question: vähän --- va-han --- ˈʋæhæn

Answer: a little | Example: Minulla on vähän rahaa. | I have a little money.

Hint: Think of 'van' carrying just a little load.

Question: siis --- sees --- siːs

Answer: so, therefore | Example: Olen väsynyt, siis menen nukkumaan. | I am tired, so I am going to sleep.

Hint: Think of 'sees' as someone seeing the logical conclusion.

Question: entä --- EHN-tah --- ˈentæ

Answer: what about | Example: Minä menen kauppaan. Entä sinä? | I am going to the store. What about you?

Hint: Think of 'enter' a new topic or question.

Question: aika --- ai-ka --- ˈɑi.kɑ

Answer: time | Example: Mikä aika nyt on? | What time is it now?

Hint: Think of 'a clock' when you hear 'aika'.

Question: siihen --- see-hehn --- ˈsiːhen

Answer: to it, into it | Example: Laita kirja siihen. | Put the book into it.

Hint: Think of 'see hen' going into the coop.

Question: olette --- oh-let-teh --- ˈoletːe

Answer: you are (plural) | Example: Te olette ystäviä. | You are friends.

Hint: Think of 'oh let' as in 'oh let them be,' since 'olette' is 'you are' for more than one person.

Question: kuten --- koo-ten --- ˈku.ten

Answer: like, as | Example: Hän on taitava, kuten odotettiin. | He is skilled, as expected.

Hint: Think of 'kuten' as 'cute' in English, and you might say 'like' or 'as' in a cute way!

Question: äiti --- eye-tee --- /ˈæi̯ti/

Answer: mother | Example: Äiti tekee ruokaa. | Mother is cooking.

Hint: Think of 'eye' and 'tee' to remember how to say 'mother' in Finnish.

Question: hyvää --- hoo-vah --- ˈhyvæː

Answer: good | Example: Hyvää huomenta! | Good morning!

Hint: Think of 'hoo' as in 'who' and 'vah' as in 'lava'.

Question: teet --- teht --- teːt

Answer: you (singular) do/make | Example: Sinä teet hyvää työtä. | You do good work.

Hint: Think of 'tea' - you make tea.

Question: edes --- eh-dess --- ˈe.des

Answer: at least, even | Example: En saanut edes yhtä pistettä. | I didn't get even a single point.

Hint: Think of 'even the smallest deed' to remember 'edes' means 'even' or 'at least'.

Question: todella --- toh-deh-lah --- ˈto.de.lɑ

Answer: really, truly | Example: Hän on todella hyvä laulaja. | She is really a good singer.

Hint: Think of 'totally' to remember 'really, truly'.

Question: eikä --- ay-kah --- ˈei̯kæ

Answer: nor | Example: Hän ei pidä kalasta eikä kanasta. | He doesn't like fish nor chicken.

Hint: Think of 'ay' as in 'hey' and 'kah' like 'car' without the 'r'.

Question: voit --- voit --- ʋoit

Answer: can, you can | Example: Voit tehdä sen. | You can do it.

Hint: Think of 'victory' - when you win, you 'can' do anything!

Question: kukaan --- koo-kahn --- ˈkukɑːn

Answer: anyone | Example: Onko täällä ketään? En näe ketään. | Is anyone here? I don't see anyone.

Hint: Think of 'Who can?' as in 'Who can do this? Anyone!'

Question: aikaa --- ai-kah --- /ˈɑi.kɑː/

Answer: time | Example: Minulla ei ole aikaa. | I don't have time.

Hint: Think of 'a clock' when you need to remember 'aikaa' means time.

Question: haluat --- HAH-loo-aht --- ˈhɑluɑt

Answer: you want | Example: Haluatko kahvia? | Do you want coffee?

Hint: Think of 'halo' and 'want' something heavenly.

Question: kunnossa --- koon-noh-sah --- ˈkunːosːɑ

Answer: in good condition, alright | Example: Kaikki on kunnossa. | Everything is alright.

Hint: Think of 'kunnossa' like 'condition' - both start with 'con' sounds.

Question: minusta --- mee-noo-stah --- ˈminustɑ

Answer: in my opinion | Example: Minusta tämä elokuva on todella hyvä. | In my opinion, this movie is really good.

Hint: Think 'me no star' - in my opinion, I'm no star.

Question: itse --- eet-seh --- ˈitse

Answer: self | Example: Hän teki sen itse. | He did it himself.

Hint: Think of 'itself' but shorter.

Question: vaan --- vaan --- ʋɑːn

Answer: but (used to contrast a previous statement) | Example: Se ei ollut helppoa, vaan vaikeaa. | It wasn't easy, but difficult.

Hint: Think of 'but' as a 'van' that takes you in a different direction.

Question: myös --- myuhs --- myøs

Answer: also | Example: Minä pidän kahvista, ja myös teestä. | I like coffee, and also tea.

Hint: Think of 'my' and 'os' (like 'also' in Spanish 'también' which has 'os' sound)

Question: mukaan --- moo-kahn --- ˈmukɑn

Answer: according to, along with | Example: Hän tuli mukaan juhliin. | He came along with to the party.

Hint: Think of 'moo' (like a cow) and 'can' (like a tin can) to remember 'mukaan'.

Question: ulos --- oo-lohs --- ˈulos

Answer: out | Example: Mennään ulos leikkimään. | Let's go out to play.

Hint: Think of 'U' leaving 'los' (loss) behind.

Question: sillä --- sil-lah --- ˈsilːɑ

Answer: because, for | Example: En voinut tulla, sillä olin sairas. | I couldn't come, because I was sick.

Hint: Think of 'sill' as a reason 'for' something.

Question: sanoi --- sah-noy --- ˈsɑnoi

Answer: said | Example: Hän sanoi, että tulee myöhässä. | He said he will be late.

Hint: Remember it like 'sah-noi' sounds like 'said no' - someone who said something.

Question: kaiken --- kai-ken --- ˈkai̯ken

Answer: everything | Example: Hän haluaa tietää kaiken. | He wants to know everything.

Hint: Think of 'kaizen' (continuous improvement) in Japanese, which aims to improve everything.

Question: noin --- noyn --- ˈnɔin

Answer: approximately | Example: Tapaamme noin kello viisi. | We will meet at approximately five o'clock.

Hint: Think of 'no in' exact terms, just approximately.

Question: katso --- KAHT-soh --- ˈkɑtso

Answer: look | Example: Katso tuota kaunista taivasta. | Look at that beautiful sky.

Hint: Imagine a cat saying 'so, look!'

Question: tulla --- TOO-lah --- ˈtulːɑ

Answer: to come | Example: Hän aikoo tulla juhliin. | He plans to come to the party.

Hint: Think of 'tulips' coming up in spring.

Question: ettei --- et-tay --- ˈetːei

Answer: so that not | Example: Hän teki sen hiljaa, ettei herättäisi ketään. | He did it quietly so that he wouldn't wake anyone.

Hint: Think of 'et' as 'not' and 'tei' as 'to tie' something up, so 'so that not'.

Question: pidä --- pee-dah --- ˈpidæ

Answer: hold | Example: Pidä kiinni tästä köydestä. | Hold onto this rope.

Hint: Think of 'pita' bread holding all the good stuff inside.

Question: hänellä --- HAH-neh-lah --- ˈhænˌelˌlɑ

Answer: he/she has | Example: Hänellä on koira. | He/She has a dog.

Hint: Think of 'Hannah' having something.

Question: taas --- tahs --- tɑːs

Answer: again | Example: Hän on täällä taas. | He is here again.

Hint: Think of 'ta-da!' when something happens again.

Question: auttaa --- owt-tah --- ˈɑu̯tːɑː

Answer: to help | Example: Hän haluaa auttaa sinua. | He wants to help you.

Hint: Think of 'auto' (car) helping you get somewhere.

Question: päästä --- paa-eh-staa --- /ˈpæːstæ/

Answer: to get, to reach, to be able to | Example: Hän haluaa päästä kotiin ajoissa. | He wants to get home on time.

Hint: Think of 'past' - you get past something.

Question: jälkeen --- YAEL-kehn --- /ˈjæl.keːn/

Answer: after | Example: Tulen kotiin töiden jälkeen. | I will come home after work.

Hint: Think of 'yell-kin' after you finish a race.

Question: tänään --- teh-nahn --- ˈtænæːn

Answer: today | Example: Tänään on kaunis päivä. | Today is a beautiful day.

Hint: Think of 'ten' (like the number) and 'an' (like an article) happening today.

Question: etkö --- et-koh --- ˈet.kø

Answer: don't you | Example: Etkö tule mukaan? | Don't you come along?

Hint: Imagine someone asking 'Don't you know?' while pointing at an 'et' (extraterrestrial) toy.

Question: pahoillani --- pah-hoi-lah-nee --- /ˈpɑhoilːɑni/

Answer: sorry | Example: Olen todella pahoillani tapahtuneesta. | I am really sorry about what happened.

Hint: Think of 'pah!' as an expression of regret.

Question: sinusta --- see-noo-stah --- ˈsi.nus.tɑ

Answer: about you | Example: Mitä mieltä sinusta ollaan? | What do people think about you?

Hint: Think of 'sin' + 'usta' (like 'about' in Spanish 'usted' for you)

Question: puhua --- poo-hoo-ah --- /ˈpuhʋɑ/

Answer: to speak | Example: Hän osaa puhua suomea. | He can speak Finnish.

Hint: Think of 'poo' and 'hoo' speaking to each other.

Question: vaikka --- vay-kah --- ˈʋɑikːɑ

Answer: even though, although | Example: Hän tuli juhliin, vaikka oli sairas. | He came to the party, even though he was sick.

Hint: Think of 'vikings' who keep going 'even though' they face challenges.

Question: heidän --- hey-dan --- ˈhei̯dæn

Answer: their | Example: Heidän talonsa on suuri. | Their house is big.

Hint: Think of 'hey Dan, that's their book!'

Question: niitä --- nee-tah --- ˈniːtɑ

Answer: them | Example: Näin niitä eilen kaupassa. | I saw them yesterday at the store.

Hint: Think of 'neat' things you want to keep, so you say 'I want them'.

Question: kerro --- kehr-roh --- ˈkerːo

Answer: tell | Example: Kerro minulle tarina. | Tell me a story.

Hint: Think of 'carrow' as in 'carrow me the story' to remember 'tell'.

Question: tuli --- too-lee --- ˈtuli

Answer: fire | Example: Leirinuotio syttyi nopeasti, ja tuli oli kirkas. | The campfire ignited quickly, and the fire was bright.

Hint: Think of 'tool' to light a fire.

Question: liian --- lee-ahn --- /ˈliːɑn/

Answer: too (as in 'too much') | Example: Tämä kahvi on liian kuuma juotavaksi. | This coffee is too hot to drink.

Hint: Remember 'liian' as 'lee-ahn' because it's 'too' much to handle.

Question: kotiin --- koh-teen --- ˈkotiːn

Answer: home | Example: Menin kotiin pitkän päivän jälkeen. | I went home after a long day.

Hint: Think of 'cozy' – home is where you feel cozy!

Question: teidän --- tay-dan --- ˈtei̯dæn

Answer: your (plural or formal) | Example: Onko tämä teidän koira? | Is this your dog?

Hint: Think of 'they' and 'dan' to remember 'your' in a group.

Question: kiinni --- kee-nee --- ˈkiːnːi

Answer: closed, shut, stuck | Example: Ovi on kiinni. | The door is closed.

Hint: Think 'key in' to lock or close something.

Question: tee --- teh --- /ˈteː/

Answer: tea | Example: Haluatko kupin teetä? | Do you want a cup of tea?

Hint: Think of 'tea' but with an extra 'e' at the end!

Question: näyttää --- NAU-tah --- ˈnæyt.tæː

Answer: to show, to appear | Example: Hän haluaa näyttää meille uuden talonsa. | He wants to show us his new house.

Hint: Think of 'show' as 'NAU-tah' like 'now-ta' show it!

Question: meitä --- MAY-tah --- ˈmeitɑ

Answer: us | Example: He auttavat meitä. | They help us.

Hint: Think of 'may' and 'ta' (like 'ta-da') to remember 'us'.

Question: muuta --- moo-tah --- ˈmuːtɑ

Answer: other, else | Example: Onko sinulla muuta kysyttävää? | Do you have any other questions?

Hint: Think of 'moot' things that are irrelevant, so you need 'other' options.

Question: vuotta --- voo-aht-tah --- ˈʋuotːɑ

Answer: years | Example: Olen asunut täällä viisi vuotta. | I have lived here for five years.

Hint: Think of 'voo' as in 'voodoo' and 'aht' like 'art' with an extra 't'.

Question: mennään --- men-naan --- ˈmenːæːn

Answer: let's go | Example: Mennään elokuviin! | Let's go to the movies!

Hint: Think of 'men' and 'naan' bread going together.

Question: nähdä --- NAH-dah --- /ˈnæh.dæ/

Answer: to see | Example: Haluan nähdä auringonlaskun. | I want to see the sunset.

Hint: Imagine you need to 'see' to find 'nah' in the dark.

Question: heti --- heh-tee --- ˈheti

Answer: immediately | Example: Tulen heti takaisin. | I will come back immediately.

Hint: Think of 'he' running 'ti' (time) immediately.

Question: ilman --- eel-mahn --- /ˈil.mɑn/

Answer: without | Example: En voi elää ilman sinua. | I can't live without you.

Hint: Think of 'ill man' who is without health.

Question: nämä --- NEH-mah --- ˈnæmæ

Answer: these | Example: Nämä kirjat ovat mielenkiintoisia. | These books are interesting.

Hint: Think of 'name' with an 'a' at the end, like naming 'these' items.

Question: haluatko --- HAH-loo-aht-koh --- ˈhɑluɑtko

Answer: do you want | Example: Haluatko kahvia? | Do you want coffee?

Hint: Think of 'halo' (like an angel's halo) and 'at' (like asking someone if they want something).

Question: sinne --- sin-neh --- ˈsinːe

Answer: there (to that place) | Example: Mennään sinne nyt. | Let's go there now.

Hint: Think of 'sin' leading you 'there'.

Question: saat --- saht --- sɑːt

Answer: you get | Example: Kun teet hyvää työtä, saat palkinnon. | When you do good work, you get a reward.

Hint: Think of 'sought' - you sought it, now you get it!

Question: ette --- et-teh --- ˈetːe

Answer: you (plural) don't | Example: Te ette syönyt aamiaista. | You (plural) didn't eat breakfast.

Hint: Think of 'et' as 'you' and 'te' as 'don't' to remember it means 'you don't'.

Question: sanoa --- sah-noh-ah --- ˈsɑnoɑ

Answer: to say | Example: Hän haluaa sanoa jotain tärkeää. | He wants to say something important.

Hint: Sano sounds like 'say no' - to say something.

Question: tapahtui --- TAH-pah-too-ee --- ˈtɑpɑhtu.i

Answer: happened | Example: Jotain outoa tapahtui eilen. | Something strange happened yesterday.

Hint: Think of 'TAH-pah-too-ee' as 'TAH-pah-to-you' - something that happened to you.

Question: varmasti --- VAR-mas-tee --- ˈʋɑrmɑsti

Answer: certainly, surely | Example: Hän tulee varmasti huomenna. | He will certainly come tomorrow.

Hint: Think of 'very' + 'must' to get 'certainly'.

Question: jotka --- yoht-kah --- ˈjot.kɑ

Answer: which, that (relative pronoun) | Example: Nämä ovat ne kirjat, jotka halusin lukea. | These are the books that I wanted to read.

Hint: Think of 'yo' and 'ka' as two friends pointing out something together.

Question: ota --- oh-tah --- ˈo.ta

Answer: take | Example: Ota tämä kirja. | Take this book.

Hint: Think of 'Oh, take it!'

Question: kolme --- kol-meh --- ˈkolme

Answer: three | Example: Minulla on kolme omenaa. | I have three apples.

Hint: Imagine three 'columns' standing in a row.

Question: antaa --- AHN-tah --- /ˈɑn.tɑː/

Answer: to give | Example: Hän haluaa antaa sinulle lahjan. | He wants to give you a gift.

Hint: Think of 'Santa' who gives gifts.

Question: tähän --- TAH-han --- ˈtæhæn

Answer: here | Example: Laita kirja tähän. | Put the book here.

Hint: Think of 'TAH' as in 'TAH-DAH! Here it is!'

Question: tiedät --- tee-eh-dat --- ˈtie̯dæt

Answer: you know | Example: Sinä tiedät totuuden. | You know the truth.

Hint: You 'tie' the knowledge together.

Question: odota --- oh-doh-tah --- ˈo.do.tɑ

Answer: wait | Example: Odota hetki, tulen heti takaisin. | Wait a moment, I will be right back.

Hint: Think of 'Oh, don't rush!' to remember 'wait'.

Question: menee --- meh-neh --- ˈmeneː

Answer: goes | Example: Hän menee kouluun joka päivä. | He goes to school every day.

Hint: Think of 'many' people going.

Question: tarvitse --- TAR-vi-tse --- ˈtɑr.ʋi.tse

Answer: need | Example: Minä en tarvitse apua. | I don't need help.

Hint: Think of 'tar' and 'vice' - you 'need' to fix a sticky situation.

Question: teitä --- tay-tah --- ˈtei̯tæ

Answer: you (plural), roads (plural) | Example: Teitä on kutsuttu juhliin. | You (plural) have been invited to the party.

Hint: Think of 'tay-tah' as 'you all' or 'multiple roads'.

Question: haluaa --- HAH-loo-ah --- ˈhɑ.lu.ɑː

Answer: wants | Example: Hän haluaa jäätelöä. | He/She wants ice cream.

Hint: Think of 'holla' when you want something.

Question: pian --- pee-ahn --- ˈpiɑn

Answer: soon | Example: Tulen pian takaisin. | I will be back soon.

Hint: Think 'piano' - you'll be playing it soon!

Question: kertoa --- KEHR-toh-ah --- ˈker.to.ɑ

Answer: to tell | Example: Hän halusi kertoa meille tarinan. | He wanted to tell us a story.

Hint: Imagine 'telling' a story in a 'car' (car-to-a).

Question: meidät --- may-daht --- ˈmei.dæt

Answer: us | Example: Hän näki meidät puistossa. | He saw us in the park.

Hint: Think of 'made us' to remember 'meidät' means 'us'.

Question: nähnyt --- nah-nut --- ˈnæhˌnyt

Answer: seen | Example: Olen nähnyt tämän elokuvan aiemmin. | I have seen this movie before.

Hint: Think of 'nah, not seen it' to remember 'nähnyt' means 'seen'.

Question: saada --- sah-dah --- ˈsɑːdɑ

Answer: to get, to receive | Example: Voinko saada lasin vettä? | Can I get a glass of water?

Hint: Think of 'Santa' bringing gifts, you 'get' or 'receive' them.

Question: täältä --- TAE-al-tah --- ˈtæːltæ

Answer: from here | Example: Lähetän paketin täältä. | I will send the package from here.

Hint: Think of 'tae' as 'take' something from here.

Question: teen --- tehn --- teːn

Answer: I do | Example: Teen kotitehtävät heti koulun jälkeen. | I do my homework right after school.

Hint: Think of 'teen' as a teenager saying 'I do' to chores.

Question: hänestä --- HAE-ne-sta --- ˈhænɛstɑ

Answer: about him/her | Example: Pidän hänestä paljon. | I like him/her a lot.

Hint: Think of 'Hannah's thoughts' to remember 'about him/her'.

Question: poika --- poi-ka --- /ˈpoi.kɑ/

Answer: boy | Example: Poika leikkii pihalla. | The boy is playing in the yard.

Hint: Think of 'poika' as a playful 'boy' playing with a toy.

Question: tehnyt --- TEH-noot --- ˈteh.nyt

Answer: done | Example: Olen tehnyt kotitehtäväni. | I have done my homework.

Hint: Think of 'tech' and 'new' - when something is 'done', it's 'tech' that's 'new'.

Question: luoja --- loo-yah --- ˈluo̯.jɑ

Answer: creator | Example: Luoja loi maailman seitsemässä päivässä. | The creator made the world in seven days.

Hint: Think of 'Loo, Yah!' as if you are excitedly calling out to the creator.

Question: sanoin --- sah-noin --- ˈsɑ.noin

Answer: with words | Example: Hän ilmaisi tunteensa sanoin. | He expressed his feelings with words.

Hint: Think of 'saying' something with words.

Question: tekee --- teh-keh --- ˈtekeː

Answer: does, makes | Example: Hän tekee ruokaa. | He/She makes food.

Hint: Imagine someone 'taking' action to 'make' something.

Question: sisään --- see-sahn --- ˈsisæːn

Answer: in, inside | Example: Mene sisään, on kylmä ulkona. | Go inside, it's cold outside.

Hint: Think 'see' and 'sahn' - you see something inside.

Question: enemmän --- EH-nehm-man --- /ˈenɛmˌmæn/

Answer: more | Example: Haluan enemmän kahvia. | I want more coffee.

Hint: Think of 'enormous' for something that is more.

Question: vastaan --- vah-stahn --- ˈʋɑstɑːn

Answer: against | Example: Hän on vastaan tätä ehdotusta. | He is against this proposal.

Hint: Think of 'vast' opposition.

Question: usko --- OOS-koh --- ˈusko

Answer: faith, belief | Example: Hänellä on vahva usko parempaan tulevaisuuteen. | He has a strong faith in a better future.

Hint: Think of 'us' having 'faith' together.

Question: heidät --- hey-daht --- ˈhei.dæt

Answer: them | Example: Näin heidät eilen. | I saw them yesterday.

Hint: Think of 'hey' and 'that' to remember 'them'.

Question: käy --- kae --- kæy

Answer: goes, works, is fine | Example: Se käy hyvin. | It works well.

Hint: Think of 'kay' as in 'okay' – it works, it's fine!

Question: tuolla --- too-oh-lah --- ˈtuo̯lːɑ

Answer: over there | Example: Näetkö tuon talon tuolla? | Do you see that house over there?

Hint: Imagine pointing 'too' far 'oh' 'la'nd.

Question: asia --- ah-see-ah --- ˈɑ.si.ɑ

Answer: thing, matter, issue | Example: Tämä asia on tärkeä. | This matter is important.

Hint: Think of 'Asia' as a continent full of 'things' and 'matters'.

Question: heitä --- hey-tah --- ˈhei̯tæ

Answer: throw | Example: Heitä pallo minulle. | Throw the ball to me.

Hint: Imagine saying 'Hey!' before you throw something.

Question: meille --- MAY-leh --- /ˈmei̯lle/

Answer: to us | Example: Tule meille kahville. | Come to us for coffee.

Hint: Think of 'mail' coming 'to us'.

Question: jonka --- yon-kah --- /ˈjonkɑ/

Answer: whose | Example: Tyttö, jonka näit eilen, on ystäväni. | The girl whose you saw yesterday is my friend.

Hint: Think of 'yon car' whose owner is unknown.

Question: varmaan --- VAR-mahn --- /ˈʋɑrmɑːn/

Answer: probably | Example: Hän tulee varmaan myöhässä. | He will probably be late.

Hint: Think of 'var' as in 'variable'—something that is likely but not certain.

Question: teille --- tay-leh --- ˈtei̯.le

Answer: to you (plural) | Example: Tämä lahja on teille. | This gift is for you (plural).

Hint: Think of 'tail' wagging to get everyone's attention.

Question: olit --- oh-lit --- ˈo.lit

Answer: you were | Example: Sinä olit eilen myöhässä. | You were late yesterday.

Hint: Think of 'old lit' stories you were told.

Question: takia --- tah-kee-ah --- ˈtɑkiɑ

Answer: because of, due to | Example: Hän myöhästyi liikenteen takia. | He was late because of the traffic.

Hint: Think of 'take ya' somewhere due to something.

Question: sano --- sah-noh --- ˈsɑno

Answer: say | Example: Sano se uudelleen. | Say it again.

Hint: Think of 'saying' something with 'sano'.

Question: sain --- sah-een --- sɑin

Answer: I got | Example: Sain lahjan ystävältäni. | I got a gift from my friend.

Hint: Think of 'saying' you got something.

Question: olivat --- OH-lee-vaht --- ˈo.li.vɑt

Answer: were | Example: He olivat ystäviä. | They were friends.

Hint: Think of 'olive' and 'vat' to remember 'were' in past tense.

Question: luulin --- loo-lin --- ˈluː.lin

Answer: I thought | Example: Luulin, että se olisi helppoa. | I thought it would be easy.

Hint: Imagine saying 'I thought' while loo-lin' around.

Question: hienoa --- hee-eh-no-ah --- ˈhie̯noɑ

Answer: great, fine, excellent | Example: Tämä on todella hienoa! | This is really great!

Hint: Think of 'high' as in high quality.

Question: ikinä --- ee-kee-nah --- ˈikiˌnɑ

Answer: ever | Example: En ole ikinä nähnyt mitään vastaavaa. | I have never seen anything like it.

Hint: Think of 'I can never forget' - 'I can never' sounds like 'ikinä'.

Question: voimme --- voi-meh --- ˈʋoimːe

Answer: we can | Example: Voimme mennä elokuviin tänään. | We can go to the movies today.

Hint: Think of 'voi' (butter) and 'me' (us) - butter us up, we can do it!

Question: tiedätkö --- tee-eh-dat-ko --- ˈtie̯dætko

Answer: do you know | Example: Tiedätkö missä on lähin kauppa? | Do you know where the nearest store is?

Hint: Think of 'tie' and 'dat' as in 'do you know where to tie that?'

Question: piti --- pee-tee --- ˈpiti

Answer: had to, kept | Example: Hän piti lupauksensa. | He kept his promise.

Hint: Think of 'pity' - you 'had to' feel pity or 'kept' feeling pity.

Question: tuon --- too-on --- ˈtuon

Answer: I bring | Example: Minä tuon sinulle lahjan. | I bring you a gift.

Hint: Think of 'tune' as in 'I bring a tune to the party.'

Question: rakastan --- rah-kah-stahn --- /ˈrɑ.kɑ.stɑn/

Answer: I love | Example: Rakastan sinua. | I love you.

Hint: Think of 'rock star' because you love them!

Question: olevan --- OH-leh-vahn --- ˈo.le.vɑn

Answer: being | Example: Hän näyttää olevan onnellinen. | He seems to be happy.

Hint: Think of 'being' as 'olevan' like 'olive on' a pizza, it exists there.

Question: varma --- var-ma --- /ˈʋɑrmɑ/

Answer: sure, certain, confident | Example: Olen varma, että hän tulee. | I am sure that he will come.

Hint: Think of 'very sure' to remember 'varma'.

Question: kuollut --- koo-oh-loot --- /ˈkuo̯lːut/

Answer: dead | Example: Hän on kuollut. | He is dead.

Hint: Think of 'cool out' as in someone is so cool, they've 'cooled out' permanently.

Question: joo --- yoh --- joː

Answer: yes | Example: Joo, minä tulen mukaan. | Yes, I will come along.

Hint: Think of someone saying 'yo!' in agreement.

Question: yhdessä --- YOO-dess-ah --- ˈyhdɛsːæ

Answer: together | Example: Me teemme tämän yhdessä. | We will do this together.

Hint: Think of 'you' and 'dessert' together.

Question: voisi --- VOY-see --- ˈʋoisi

Answer: could | Example: Hän voisi auttaa sinua. | He could help you.

Hint: Think of 'voice' - you 'could' use your voice to ask for something.

Question: ottaa --- oht-tah --- ˈotːɑ

Answer: to take | Example: Hän aikoo ottaa kuvan. | He plans to take a picture.

Hint: Think of 'taking' an 'oat' from a jar.

Question: kerran --- kehr-rahn --- ˈkerːɑn

Answer: once | Example: Olin siellä vain kerran. | I was there only once.

Hint: Think of 'Karen' doing something just once.

Question: mihin --- MEE-hin --- /ˈmiːhin/

Answer: where to, to what place or position | Example: Mihin sinä menet? | Where are you going?

Hint: Think of 'me' asking 'hin' (where) to go.

Question: juttu --- yoo-too --- ˈjutːu

Answer: thing, story, matter | Example: Se on mielenkiintoinen juttu. | It is an interesting story.

Hint: Think of 'jut' as in 'jutting out' - something noticeable or a story.

Question: tarvitsen --- tar-vit-sen --- ˈtɑr.ʋit.sen

Answer: I need | Example: Tarvitsen apua. | I need help.

Hint: Think of 'tar' as something you need to fix a road.

Question: lähteä --- LAH-teh-ah --- /ˈlæhteæ/

Answer: to leave, to depart | Example: Minun täytyy lähteä nyt. | I have to leave now.

Hint: Think of 'left' as in 'I left the place'.

Question: minne --- meen-neh --- /ˈminːe/

Answer: where to | Example: Minne olet menossa? | Where are you going?

Hint: Think of 'min' as 'my' and 'ne' as 'destination' - 'my destination' is 'where to'.

Question: yhä --- yuh-hah --- ˈyhæ

Answer: still, yet | Example: Hän on yhä töissä. | He is still at work.

Hint: Think of 'yuh-hah' as a cowboy still riding on.

Question: ajan --- ah-yahn --- ˈɑ.jɑn

Answer: time | Example: Minulla ei ole paljon ajan. | I don't have much time.

Hint: Think of 'a janitor' who manages time well.

Question: oikeassa --- oy-keh-ah-sah --- ˈoj.keˌɑs.sɑ

Answer: right (correct) | Example: Hän oli oikeassa koko ajan. | He was right all along.

Hint: Think of 'okay' when you are right.

Question: yhtä --- yoo-tah --- ˈyh.tæ

Answer: equally, as | Example: He ovat yhtä hyviä. | They are equally good.

Hint: Think of 'yoo' and 'tah' as equally important sounds.

Question: siksi --- seek-see --- ˈsik.si

Answer: therefore | Example: Hän oli väsynyt, siksi hän meni nukkumaan aikaisin. | He was tired, therefore he went to bed early.

Hint: Think of 'sick sea'; if the sea is sick, therefore, we should avoid it.

Question: tulen --- too-len --- ˈtu.len

Answer: I come | Example: Tulen kotiin kello viisi. | I come home at five o'clock.

Hint: Think of 'tooling' around and coming to a place.

Question: rouva --- ROH-vah --- ˈrou.ʋɑ

Answer: Mrs. or madam, a respectful term for a married woman | Example: Rouva Virtanen on opettaja. | Mrs. Virtanen is a teacher.

Hint: Think of 'row' and 'va' as in 'vow' - a married woman takes vows.

Question: tyttö --- tüt-tuh --- ˈtytːø

Answer: girl | Example: Tyttö leikkii puistossa. | The girl is playing in the park.

Hint: Think of 'tutu' which is often worn by little girls in ballet.

Question: tapahtuu --- tah-pah-too --- ˈtɑpɑhtuː

Answer: happens | Example: Mitä täällä tapahtuu? | What is happening here?

Hint: Think of 'tap a tune' - something happens when you tap a tune!

Question: hauskaa --- how-skaa --- ˈhɑu̯skɑː

Answer: fun | Example: Meillä oli paljon hauskaa eilen illalla. | We had a lot of fun last night.

Hint: Think of 'house' and add 'kaa' to make it fun!

Question: toinen --- toy-nen --- ˈtoi̯nen

Answer: second; another | Example: Hän on toinen lapsi perheessä. | He is the second child in the family.

Hint: Think of 'toy' and 'nen' as if you are referring to a second toy or another toy.

Question: pidän --- pee-dan --- ˈpidæn

Answer: I like | Example: Pidän suklaasta. | I like chocolate.

Hint: Think of 'pee-dan' as 'pee-dance' – you like dancing!

Question: silloin --- sil-loin --- ˈsilːoin

Answer: then, at that time | Example: Olin koulussa silloin. | I was in school then.

Hint: Think of 'still on' something—you're still on that time.

Question: tappaa --- tahp-pah --- ˈtɑpːɑː

Answer: to kill | Example: Hän aikoi tappaa hirviön. | He planned to kill the monster.

Hint: Think of 'tap out' in wrestling, but more extreme.

Question: teidät --- tay-daht --- ˈtei.dæt

Answer: you (plural, accusative) | Example: Näen teidät huomenna. | I will see you (all) tomorrow.

Hint: Think of 'they' + 'dot' to remember 'tay-daht' for 'you' in plural.

Question: nainen --- nigh-nen --- /ˈnɑi̯nen/

Answer: woman | Example: Hän on nainen. | She is a woman.

Hint: Think of 'nine' women dancing.

Question: valmis --- VAHL-mees --- /ˈʋɑlmis/

Answer: ready | Example: Olen valmis lähtemään. | I am ready to leave.

Hint: Think 'valiant' knights are always ready.

Question: rahaa --- rah-hah --- ˈrɑhɑː

Answer: money | Example: Minulla on paljon rahaa. | I have a lot of money.

Hint: Think of 'rah' as a cheer for earning money!

Question: teillä --- tay-lah --- ˈtei.læ

Answer: on the roads | Example: Autoja on paljon teillä. | There are many cars on the roads.

Hint: Think of 'tail' on the road.

Question: kauan --- KOW-an --- ˈkɑu.ɑn

Answer: long (time) | Example: Olen odottanut sinua kauan. | I have waited for you for a long time.

Hint: Think of 'cow' taking a long time to move.

Question: ihmiset --- EES-mee-set --- ˈih.mi.set

Answer: people | Example: Ihmiset ovat ystävällisiä täällä. | People are friendly here.

Hint: Think of 'I miss it' but with more people involved!

Question: teki --- teh-kee --- ˈteki

Answer: did | Example: Hän teki sen eilen. | He did it yesterday.

Hint: Think of 'techie' who did something tech-related.

Question: voinut --- voi-noot --- ˈʋoi̯nut

Answer: been able to | Example: En ole voinut tulla aikaisemmin. | I haven't been able to come earlier.

Hint: Think of 'voinut' as 'I have been able to avoid it.'

Question: pitänyt --- pee-tah-nuut --- ˈpitæˌnyt

Answer: kept, held (past participle of 'pitää') | Example: Hän on pitänyt lupauksensa. | He has kept his promise.

Hint: Think of 'pit' as in 'pit stop' where you keep or hold your car for a short time.

Question: joskus --- yos-koos --- /ˈjos.kus/

Answer: sometimes | Example: Käyn joskus elokuvissa. | I sometimes go to the movies.

Hint: Think of 'jostling' through time - sometimes you do, sometimes you don't.

Question: ensin --- en-sin --- ˈensin

Answer: first | Example: Meidän täytyy ensin keskustella tästä. | We need to discuss this first.

Hint: Think of 'ensign' as the first rank in the navy.

Question: olisin --- oh-lee-seen --- ˈo.li.sin

Answer: I would be | Example: Jos olisin rikas, matkustaisin ympäri maailmaa. | If I were rich, I would travel around the world.

Hint: Imagine saying 'Oh, listen!' to remind yourself that 'olisin' means 'I would be'.

Question: yksin --- ook-sin --- ˈyksin

Answer: alone | Example: Hän vietti illan yksin. | He spent the evening alone.

Hint: Think of 'you' being 'sin'-gle, hence alone.

Question: kulta --- kool-tah --- ˈkultɑ

Answer: gold | Example: Hänellä on kulta kaulakoru. | She has a gold necklace.

Hint: Think of 'cult' - a cult of gold!

Question: enkä --- en-kah --- ˈeŋkæ

Answer: and not; nor | Example: En pidä kahvista enkä teestä. | I don't like coffee nor tea.

Hint: Think of 'and' but with a 'no' twist!

Question: tohtori --- TOH-toh-ree --- ˈtohtori

Answer: doctor | Example: Tohtori auttoi minua parantumaan. | The doctor helped me get better.

Hint: Think of 'toh' as in 'toe' and 'tori' as in 'story' – a 'toe story' told by a doctor!

Question: tuota --- too-oh-tah --- ˈtuo̯tɑ

Answer: that | Example: Voisitko antaa minulle tuota kirjaa? | Could you give me that book?

Hint: Think of 'that' as something you want to 'tote' around.

Question: lopeta --- loh-peh-tah --- /ˈlo.pe.tɑ/

Answer: stop | Example: Lopeta meluaminen! | Stop making noise!

Hint: Think of 'low pet' - when you stop your pet from doing something.

Question: lisää --- lee-saa --- lisæː

Answer: more | Example: Voinko saada lisää kahvia? | Can I have more coffee?

Hint: Think of 'Lisa' wanting more cake.

Question: huomenna --- hoo-men-na --- ˈhuo̯menːɑ

Answer: tomorrow | Example: Tapaamme huomenna. | We will meet tomorrow.

Hint: Think of 'who' and 'men' planning something for 'tomorrow'.

Question: menen --- meh-nen --- ˈmenen

Answer: I go | Example: Menen kauppaan. | I go to the store.

Hint: Think of 'men' going somewhere.

Question: apua --- ah-poo-ah --- ˈɑpuɑ

Answer: help | Example: Tarvitsen apua. | I need help.

Hint: Think of someone calling for help: 'Ah, poo! Ah!'

Question: päivää --- pie-vah --- /ˈpæiʋæː/

Answer: hello (good day) | Example: Päivää, kuinka voit? | Hello, how are you?

Hint: Think of 'pie' and 'vah' (a twist on 'va-va-voom') to remember 'hello'!

Question: päivä --- pie-vah --- /ˈpæiʋæ/

Answer: day | Example: Tänään on kaunis päivä. | Today is a beautiful day.

Hint: Think of 'pie' and 'vah' as in 'va-va-voom' to remember 'day'.

Question: tällä --- tal-la --- ˈtælːæ

Answer: with this | Example: Voitko auttaa minua tällä? | Can you help me with this?

Hint: Think of 'tall' and 'la' as in 'la la la' to remember 'with this'.

Question: meni --- meh-nee --- ˈmeni

Answer: went | Example: Hän meni kauppaan. | He/She went to the store.

Hint: Imagine someone saying 'meh, I went anyway.'

Question: pari --- PAH-ree --- /ˈpɑ.ri/

Answer: pair | Example: He muodostavat hyvän parin. | They make a good pair.

Hint: Think of a 'pair' of shoes, 'pari' of shoes.

Question: kyse --- koo-seh --- ˈkyse

Answer: question, matter, issue | Example: Onko tästä asiasta kyse? | Is this the matter in question?

Hint: Think of 'quiz' - both involve questions!

Question: kertaa --- kehr-tah --- ˈker.tɑː

Answer: times (as in multiplication or repetition) | Example: Hän toisti sen kolme kertaa. | He repeated it three times.

Hint: Think of 'repeats' in a song or 'times' tables in math.

Question: oliko --- OH-lee-koh --- ˈo.li.ko

Answer: was it | Example: Oliko se hyvä elokuva? | Was it a good movie?

Hint: Think of 'Oli' asking 'was it' okay?

Question: älkää --- el-kah --- /ˈælkæː/

Answer: do not (plural imperative) | Example: Älkää menkö sinne. | Do not go there.

Hint: Think of 'elk' avoiding something in plural.

Question: tosi --- toh-see --- ˈtosi

Answer: true, real | Example: Tämä tarina on tosi. | This story is true.

Hint: Think of 'to see' the truth.

Question: myöhemmin --- myuh-heh-min --- ˈmyø̯hemːin

Answer: later | Example: Näemme myöhemmin. | We will see each other later.

Hint: Think of 'my' and 'later' as in 'my later plans'.

Question: tuntuu --- TOON-too --- ˈtun.tuː

Answer: feels | Example: Se tuntuu hyvältä. | It feels good.

Hint: Think of 'tune' your feelings.

Question: sai --- sigh --- sɑi

Answer: got, received | Example: Hän sai lahjan. | He/She got a gift.

Hint: Think of a sigh of relief when you finally receive something.

Question: nähdään --- NAH-dae-aan --- ˈnæh.dæːn

Answer: see you (informal) | Example: Nähdään huomenna! | See you tomorrow!

Hint: Think of 'nah' as in 'nah, see you later!'

Question: tavata --- tah-vah-tah --- ˈtɑʋɑtɑ

Answer: to meet | Example: Meidän täytyy tavata pian. | We need to meet soon.

Hint: Think of 'tavern' as a place to meet.

Question: niinkö --- neen-kur --- ˈniːŋkø

Answer: really?; is that so? | Example: Niinkö? En tiennyt sitä. | Really? I didn't know that.

Hint: Think of someone saying 'knee' and then questioning it with 'kur'.

Question: odottaa --- oh-doh-tah --- ˈɔdoˌtɑː

Answer: to wait | Example: Hän odottaa bussia. | He is waiting for the bus.

Hint: Think of 'Oh, don't rush' when you need to wait.

Question: uusi --- oo-see --- ˈuːsi

Answer: new | Example: Ostin uuden auton. | I bought a new car.

Hint: Think of 'oozing' with new possibilities!

Question: saanut --- sah-noot --- ˈsɑːnut

Answer: received | Example: Hän on saanut kirjeen. | He has received a letter.

Hint: Think of 'saw a nut' and you received it!