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Homonyms – Finnish words with multiple meanings

July 26, 2022

Homonyms are Finnish words like KUUSI (6) and KUUSI (spruce), JÄÄ (ice) and JÄÄ (stay), MAKSA (pay) and MAKSA (liver), which mean two things.

The Verb Antaa – Many Meanings

December 4, 2019

Interesting Verbs

The verb ANTAA has two main meanings but, in addition, is used in a large list of phrases. Find out more about what antaa can mean in this article!

Nukkua and Sleeping – Closely-Related Verbs

October 9, 2019

Interesting Verbs

In this second installment of our series on closely related verbs, we look at NUKKUA. Learn more vocabulary related to sleeping in this article!

The Verb Käydä – Many Meanings #4

August 26, 2019

Interesting Verbs

The verb KÄYDÄ has many meanings, some of which are really common (e.g. käyn kaupassa) and some less so (e.g. käy taloksi).

Puhua and Speaking – Closely-Related Verbs

July 27, 2019

Interesting Verbs

Click to find a useful Finnish verbs related to oral communication! Included are, for example, the verbs riidellä, mummista and juoruta.

The Verb Katsoa – Many Meanings #3

July 8, 2019

Interesting Verbs

The verb katsoa has many meanings, as well as a large array of phrases attached to it. Learn more about this surprisingly versatile verb now!

The Verb Saada – Many Meanings #2

June 30, 2019

Interesting Verbs

Saanko hetkeksi huomionne? The verb saada has many meanings and uses. Find out more about this interesting verb in this article!

The Verb Kestää – Many Meanings #1

June 12, 2019

Interesting Verbs

The verb kestää is interesting because of its wide variety of meanings. It's a pretty common verb, so it's definitely worth getting more familiar with.