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Welcome to today's lesson on Finnish Vocabulary: Daily Routine! Understanding daily routines is crucial for building your vocabulary in Finnish, as it allows you to discuss your day-to-day life, interact with others about common activities, and understand the flow of conversations that revolve around everyday experiences.

In this lesson, we will cover essential vocabulary related to daily activities, such as waking up, eating, and going to work. By the end of this lesson, you will have a solid foundation of words and phrases that will help you express your daily life in Finnish.

The structure of our lesson will be as follows:

  • Introduction to Daily Routine Vocabulary
  • Detailed Vocabulary Lists with Examples
  • Exercises to Practice Your New Skills
  • Solutions and Explanations for Exercises

Let's get started!

Introduction to Daily Routine Vocabulary[edit | edit source]

Daily routines encompass the activities we perform regularly, from the moment we wake up to when we go to bed. Learning this vocabulary is instrumental in everyday conversations and helps you connect with Finnish speakers in a meaningful way. The words and phrases you acquire in this lesson will serve as building blocks for expressing your thoughts, feelings, and actions related to daily life.

Essential Vocabulary for Daily Routines[edit | edit source]

Here, we will explore various daily activities, along with their Finnish translations and pronunciation guides. This vocabulary will help you communicate effectively about your routines.

Morning Activities[edit | edit source]

Let's begin with activities that usually happen in the morning:

Finnish Pronunciation English
herätä /ˈhe.ræ.tæ/ to wake up
nousta /ˈnou.sta/ to get up
pestä hampaat /ˈpes.tæ ˈham.pæt/ to brush teeth
ottaa suihku /ˈot.tæ ˈsui̯.kʊ/ to take a shower
pukeutua /ˈpu.keu̯.tu.ɑ/ to get dressed
syödä aamiainen /ˈsyø.dæ ˈɑː.mi.ɑ.ne̞/ to eat breakfast
juoda kahvia /ˈju.o.dæ ˈkɑː.vi.ɑ/ to drink coffee
lukea lehti /ˈlu.ke.ɑ ˈleh.ti/ to read a newspaper
valmistaa eväät /ˈvɑl.mi.stæ ˈe.væːt/ to prepare snacks
lähteä töihin /ˈlæh.tæ.ˌæ ˈtøː.hin/ to leave for work

Afternoon Activities[edit | edit source]

Next, let’s discuss typical activities that may occur during the afternoon:

Finnish Pronunciation English
työskennellä /ˈty.ø.sˌken.næl.læ/ to work
pitää tauko /ˈpiː.tæ ˈtɑu̯.ko/ to take a break
syödä lounas /ˈsyø.dæ ˈlou.nɑs/ to eat lunch
osallistua kokoukseen /ˈo.sɑl.is.tu.ɑ ˈko.koʊk.se̞en/ to attend a meeting
keskustella työkavereiden kanssa /ˈkes.kus.tel.læ ˈty.ø.kɑ.ve.rei̯.den ˈkɑn.sɑ/ to discuss with colleagues
tarkistaa sähköpostit /ˈtɑr.kis.tɑ ˈsæx.kø.pos.tit/ to check emails
tehdä projekteja /ˈteh.dæ ˈpro.jek.te.jɑ/ to work on projects
soittaa puhelua /ˈsoi̯.t.tæ ˈpu.hel.u.ɑ/ to make a phone call
etsiä tietoa /ˈet.sijæ ˈtie.tɔ.ɑ/ to search for information
palata kotiin /ˈpɑ.lɑ.tæ ˈko.tiin/ to return home

Evening Activities[edit | edit source]

Finally, let’s cover activities that typically take place in the evening:

Finnish Pronunciation English
syödä illallinen /ˈsyø.dæ ˈil.lɑn.ni.en/ to eat dinner
katsoa televisiota /ˈkɑt.sɔ.ɑ ˈte.le.vi.si.ɔ.tɑ/ to watch television
lukea kirjaa /ˈlu.ke.ɑ ˈki.ri.ɑ/ to read a book
viettää aikaa perheen kanssa /ˈvi.et.tæ ˈɑi.kɑ ˈpe.rhei̯.den ˈkɑn.sɑ/ to spend time with family
pelata videopelejä /ˈpe.lɑ.tæ ˈvi.de.o.pɛ.le.jɑ/ to play video games
mennä nukkumaan /ˈmen.næ ˈnuk.ku.mɑːn/ to go to bed
miettiä päivää /ˈmi.et.ti.æ ˈpɑi.væ/ to reflect on the day
laittaa herätyskello /ˈlɑi̯.t.tæ ˈhe.ræ.tys.ˌkel.lɔ/ to set the alarm clock
rentoutua /ˈren.tou̯.tu.ɑ/ to relax
nukkua /ˈnuk.kʊ.ɑ/ to sleep

Practice Makes Perfect[edit | edit source]

Now that you have been introduced to the vocabulary related to daily routines, it’s time to put your knowledge to the test! Below are exercises designed to reinforce what you’ve learned.

Exercises[edit | edit source]

1. Fill in the blanks: Fill in the missing Finnish vocabulary words in the sentences below.

  • I usually _____ (wake up) at 7 AM.
  • After that, I _____ (shower).
  • I like to _____ (drink coffee) before going to work.

2. Match the Finnish words with their English translations: Draw lines connecting the words.

  • a. syödä aamiainen
  • b. pukeutua
  • c. katsoa televisiota
  • d. nukkua

3. Create sentences: Use the following verbs to make sentences in Finnish:

  • herätä
  • työskennellä
  • rentoutua

4. Translate the following sentences into Finnish:

  • I eat lunch at noon.
  • I go to bed at 10 PM.
  • I prepare snacks for my family.

5. Word scramble: Unscramble the letters to form Finnish words related to daily routines:

  • 1. aaiimneaa
  • 2. tsäpeh
  • 3. käötie

6. True or False: Read the following statements and decide if they are true or false.

  • a. "Pukeutua" means "to get dressed". (True/False)
  • b. "Syödä illallinen" means "to eat breakfast". (True/False)

7. Fill in the correct form of the verb: Conjugate the verb for the subject in parentheses.

  • (minä) _____ (herätä) aikaisin.
  • (me) _____ (syödä) lounas yhdessä.

8. Role-play: Pair up with a partner and practice a dialogue where one person describes their daily routine using at least five vocabulary words from today's lesson.

9. Listening practice: Listen to a native Finnish speaker describe their daily routine. Write down five words that you recognize.

10. Short essay: Write a short paragraph in Finnish describing your daily routine, using at least ten vocabulary words from this lesson.

Solutions and Explanations[edit | edit source]

1.

  • herätä
  • ottaa suihku
  • juoda kahvia

2.

  • a. syödä aamiainen - to eat breakfast
  • b. pukeutua - to get dressed
  • c. katsoa televisiota - to watch television
  • d. nukkua - to sleep

3.

  • (Example Sentences)
  • Minä herään aikaisin. (I wake up early.)
  • Työskentelen toimistossa. (I work in an office.)
  • Rentoudun illalla. (I relax in the evening.)

4.

  • Syön lounasta keskipäivällä.
  • Menen nukkumaan kello 10.
  • Valmistan eväät perheelleni.

5.

  • aamiainen
  • pesä
  • työ

6.

  • a. True
  • b. False

7.

  • (minä) herään aikaisin.
  • (me) syömme lounasta yhdessä.

8. (Role-play activity; no fixed answer)

9. (Listening activity; no fixed answer)

10. (Writing activity; no fixed answer)

With practice and engagement, you will become more comfortable with this essential vocabulary. Remember, the more you use these words in your daily conversations, the more natural they will feel. Keep up the great work, and I look forward to seeing you in the next lesson!

Table of Contents - Finnish Course - 0 to A1[edit source]


Introduction to Finnish


Greetings and Introductions


Nouns and Adjectives


Numbers and Time


Verbs and Tenses


Daily Activities


Questions and Negation


Food and Dining


Prepositions and Postpositions


Travel and Transportation


Finnish Culture and Traditions


Weather and Seasons


Conjunctions and Subordinate Clauses


Family and Relationships


Finnish Literature and Music

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