Language/Finnish/Vocabulary/Clothes
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In this lesson, we will learn about the essential Finnish vocabulary related to clothes. Clothes are necessary to protect ourselves from the cold climate, and Finland is well-known for its fashion sense, especially during winter. So, let's get started!
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Clothing Basics[edit | edit source]
Let's start with the basics. Here are the most common clothing items in Finnish:
| Finnish | Pronunciation | English |
|---|---|---|
| housut | ['ho͞o-sut] | pants |
| paita | ['pɑi̯-tɑ] | shirt |
| takki | ['tak-kɪ] | jacket |
| hame | ['hɑ-me] | dress/skirt |
| kengät | ['keŋ-ɑt] | shoes |
Now, let's practice these words in context:
- Person 1: Voitko laittaa kengät jalkaasi? (Can you put on your shoes?)
- Person 2: Kyllä, anna minun vain laittaa housut ja paita ensin. (Yes, let me just put on my pants and shirt first.)
Winter Clothing[edit | edit source]
Finland has cold winters, and the right winter clothing is essential. Here is some winter clothing vocabulary:
| Finnish | Pronunciation | English |
|---|---|---|
| takki | ['tak-kɪ] | jacket |
| pipa | ['pi-pɑ] | beanie |
| hanskat | ['hɑns-kɑt] | gloves |
| huivi | ['hui-vi] | scarf |
| pipo | ['pi-po] | winter hat |
Here is an example dialogue to see these words in context:
- Person 1: Onpa kylmä tänään! Tarvitsen takin, pipo, huivin ja hanskat. (It's so cold today! I need a jacket, beanie, scarf, and gloves.)
- Person 2: Minulla on jo takki, huivi ja hanskat. Mutta voit lainata minun pipon, jos haluat. (I already have a jacket, scarf, and gloves. But you can borrow my winter hat if you want.)
Formal Clothing[edit | edit source]
Finns are known for their fashion sense, and they take formal events seriously. Here are some words related to formal clothing:
| Finnish | Pronunciation | English |
|---|---|---|
| puku | ['pu-ku] | suit/dress |
| kauluspaita | ['kɑu-lus-pai̯-tɑ] | dress shirt |
| solmio | ['sol-mi-o] | tie |
| leninki | ['len-in-ki] | dress |
| korot | ['ko-rot] | high heels |
Let's see these words in context:
- Person 1: Meillä on tänään juhlat. Mitä sinä aiot laittaa päällesi? (We have a party today. What are you going to wear?)
- Person 2: Minulla on uusi puku ja solmio. Sinulla on hyvännäköinen leninki ja korot. (I have a new suit and tie. You have a nice dress and high heels.)
Fun Facts[edit | edit source]
- Did you know that Finland has a unique word for the sock on the left foot, vasensukka, and a different word for the sock on the right foot, oikeasukka? - The traditional Finnish clothing worn during festivals and special occasions is called the national costume, or kansas. - Finnish fashion is known for its bold and bright colors, unique patterns and textures, and functionality.
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Videos[edit | edit source]
Learn Finnish! Lesson 32: Clothes & shoes - YouTube[edit | edit source]
Other Lessons[edit | edit source]
- Weather
- Numbers
- Animals
- Food
- Animal
- How to say Good Bye?
- Home
- How to Say Hello and Greetings
- Verbs in Finnish
- Dinner Table
Sources[edit | edit source]
- Finnish Essential Vocabulary About Clothes
- Clothes - Vaatteet - Finnish Vocabulary - Uusi kielemme
- Finnish Vocabulary for Winter Clothes