Vocabulary Phrases Archives

Mielipidekirjoitus – Expressing your Opinion in Writing

March 23, 2024

One thing you will have to practice for YKI-testi will be writing an opinion piece - mielipidekirjoitus in Finnish. Learn useful phrases now!

Suggestions, Requests and Orders in Finnish – Nursing

February 15, 2024

Vocabulary Phrases

This article deals with how you can ask someone to do something, using suggestions, requests and orders. This can be a sensitive topic! Some ways of p…

Idioms with the verb MENNÄ: Mennä piiloon, solmuun, pilalle

August 2, 2022

Vocabulary Phrases

Learn idiomatic expressions which include the verb mennä, such as MENNÄ PIELEEN (to go awry) and MENNÄ NAPPIIN (to succeed)!

Past passive object sentence examples

June 20, 2022

Vocabulary Phrases

Learn more about past passive object phrases such as "Hänet kuljetettiin" (He was transported) and "Hänet kannettiin (He was carried)!

Important words in YKI test instructions

May 24, 2022

Vocabulary Phrases

Plan on doing the YKI exam? Make sure you can understand the YKI test instructions by learning the words in this list!

Christmas Sentences – Puhutaan Joulusta!

December 20, 2021

Vocabulary Phrases

Merry Christmas! Learn Finnish vocabulary sentences so you can talk about Christmas with people around you!

Asking for Directions in Finnish – Tien neuvominen

July 26, 2021

Vocabulary Phrases

Missä rautatieasema on? Learn typical phrases used to ask for directions and to explain how to get to places!

Työhaastattelu suomeksi – Job interview in Finnish

April 18, 2021

Vocabulary Phrases

If you're planning on having a job interview in Finnish (työhaastattelu suomeksi), this article should help you prepare for it!

Visiting People – Käydä kylässä – Finnish Vocabulary

April 3, 2021

Finnish Culture

Visiting people in Finland is subject to some unsaid rules and etiquette. Click to read some cultural info and useful vocabulary phrases!

Talking About Work Experience in Finnish – Työkokemus

February 25, 2021

Vocabulary Phrases

Learn how to talk about your WORK EXPERIENCE in Finnish! Learn Finnish phrases to express locations, durations and types of jobs you've done!