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Hi [https://polyglotclub.com/language/finnish Finnish] learners! 😊<br>In this lesson, we will learn the vocabulary related to Geography in Finnish. Geography is an interesting subject that helps us understand the physical and cultural aspects of the world. Learning Finnish geography vocabulary will help you communicate effectively in Finnish when talking about geographical locations, climate, and topography. | |||
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== Finnish Regions == | |||
Finland is divided into nineteen regions, and each region has a regional council that is responsible for regional development, land use planning, and training. | |||
{| class="wikitable" | {| class="wikitable" | ||
! Finnish !! Pronunciation !! English | |||
|- | |- | ||
| Ahvenanmaa || ɑhvenɑnmɑː || 🇬🇧land Islands | |||
|- | |- | ||
| | | Etelä-Karjala || etelæ kɑrjɑlɑ || South Karelia | ||
|- | |- | ||
| | | Etelä-Pohjanmaa || etelæ poːjɑnmɑːɑ || South Ostrobothnia | ||
|- | |- | ||
| | | Etelä-Savo || etelæ sɑvo || South Savo | ||
|- | |- | ||
| | | Kainuu || kɑinuː || Kainuu | ||
|- | |- | ||
| | | Kanta-Häme || kɑntɑ hæme || Tavastia Proper | ||
|- | |- | ||
| | | Keski-Pohjanmaa || keski poːjɑnmɑːɑ || Central Ostrobothnia | ||
|- | |- | ||
| | | Keski-Suomi || keski suomi || Central Finland | ||
|- | |- | ||
| | | Kymenlaakso || kymenlɑːkso || Kymenlaakso | ||
|- | |- | ||
| | | Lappi || lɑpːi || Lapland | ||
|- | |- | ||
| | | Paijat-Hame || pɑijɑt hæme || Päijänne Tavastia | ||
|- | |- | ||
| | | Pirkanmaa || pirkanmɑː || Pirkanmaa | ||
|- | |- | ||
| | | Pohjanmaa || poːjɑnmɑːɑ || Ostrobothnia | ||
|- | |- | ||
| | | Pohjois-Karjala || poːjois kɑrjɑlɑ || North Karelia | ||
|- | |- | ||
| | | Pohjois-Pohjanmaa || poːjois poːjɑnmɑːɑ || North Ostrobothnia | ||
|- | |||
| Pohjois-Savo || poːjois sɑvo || North Savo | |||
|- | |||
| Satakunta || sɑtɑkuntɑ || Satakunta | |||
|- | |||
| Uusimaa || uusimɑː || Uusimaa | |||
|- | |||
| Varsinais-Suomi || vɑrsinɑis suomi || Southwest Finland | |||
|} | |} | ||
Dialogue: | |||
* Person 1: Missä asut? (Where do you live?) | |||
* Person 2: Asun Varsinais-Suomessa. (I live in Southwest Finland.) | |||
== Climate == | |||
Finland has a unique climate with relatively warm summers and cold winters. The Gulf Stream provides some moderation, but the country is still influenced by the Arctic Ocean. | |||
{| class="wikitable" | {| class="wikitable" | ||
! Finnish !! Pronunciation !! English | |||
|- | |- | ||
| ilmasto || ilmɑsto || climate | |||
|- | |- | ||
| | | kesä || kesæ || summer | ||
|- | |- | ||
| | | talvi || talvi || winter | ||
|- | |- | ||
| | | sademäärä || sɑdemææræ || precipitation | ||
|- | |- | ||
| | | lumisade || lumi sɑde || snowfall | ||
|- | |- | ||
| | | lämpötila || læmpøtilɑ || temperature | ||
|- | |- | ||
| | | pouta || pou̯tɑ || sunny spell | ||
|- | |- | ||
| | | sade || sɑde || rain | ||
|- | |- | ||
| | | pilvi || pilvi || cloud | ||
|} | |} | ||
Dialogue: | |||
* Person 1: Kuinka lämmin on ulkona? (How warm is it outside?) | |||
* Person 2: Se on kymmenen astetta. (It's ten degrees.) | |||
Interesting fact: In Finland, there is a word for every type of snow. For instance, "hanki" means "snow that is frozen and hard enough to walk on", "räntä" means "sleet", and "aukko" means "hole in ice". | |||
== | == Topography == | ||
Finland is known for its flat landscape and vast forests, which make up more than 70% of the country. The country also has more than 187,000 lakes, making it one of the most lake-rich countries in the world. | |||
{| class="wikitable" | {| class="wikitable" | ||
! Finnish !! Pronunciation !! English | |||
|- | |- | ||
| järvi || jærvi || lake | |||
|- | |- | ||
| | | maa || mɑː || land | ||
|- | |- | ||
| | | metsä || metsæ || forest | ||
|- | |- | ||
| | | vuori || vuori || mountain | ||
|- | |- | ||
| | | kukkula || kukkulɑ || hill | ||
|- | |- | ||
| | | saari || sɑːri || island | ||
|- | |- | ||
| | | niemi || niemi || peninsula | ||
|- | |- | ||
| | | kangas || kɑŋɑs || heathland | ||
|} | |} | ||
Dialogue: | |||
* Person 1: Oletko käynyt Suomen korkeimmalla vuorella? (Have you been to the highest mountain in Finland?) | |||
* Person 2: En, mutta olen kiivennyt muutamalle kukkulalle. (No, but I have climbed a few hills.) | |||
Interesting fact: Finland is sometimes called the "Land of a Thousand Lakes", but in reality, there are more than 187,000 lakes in the country. | |||
Remember to practice these words in context by using them in sentences and paragraphs. To improve your [https://polyglotclub.com/language/finnish Finnish] [https://polyglotclub.com/find-friends.php?search=send&d=0&f=36&offre1=41 Find native speakers] and ask them any [https://polyglotclub.com/language/finnish/question questions]. You can also check out the other [[:Category:Language/Finnish|Finnish vocabulary]] on Polyglot Club. | |||
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Finnish Vocabulary - Geography
Hi Finnish learners! 😊
In this lesson, we will learn the vocabulary related to Geography in Finnish. Geography is an interesting subject that helps us understand the physical and cultural aspects of the world. Learning Finnish geography vocabulary will help you communicate effectively in Finnish when talking about geographical locations, climate, and topography.
Finnish Regions
Finland is divided into nineteen regions, and each region has a regional council that is responsible for regional development, land use planning, and training.
| Finnish | Pronunciation | English |
|---|---|---|
| Ahvenanmaa | ɑhvenɑnmɑː | 🇬🇧land Islands |
| Etelä-Karjala | etelæ kɑrjɑlɑ | South Karelia |
| Etelä-Pohjanmaa | etelæ poːjɑnmɑːɑ | South Ostrobothnia |
| Etelä-Savo | etelæ sɑvo | South Savo |
| Kainuu | kɑinuː | Kainuu |
| Kanta-Häme | kɑntɑ hæme | Tavastia Proper |
| Keski-Pohjanmaa | keski poːjɑnmɑːɑ | Central Ostrobothnia |
| Keski-Suomi | keski suomi | Central Finland |
| Kymenlaakso | kymenlɑːkso | Kymenlaakso |
| Lappi | lɑpːi | Lapland |
| Paijat-Hame | pɑijɑt hæme | Päijänne Tavastia |
| Pirkanmaa | pirkanmɑː | Pirkanmaa |
| Pohjanmaa | poːjɑnmɑːɑ | Ostrobothnia |
| Pohjois-Karjala | poːjois kɑrjɑlɑ | North Karelia |
| Pohjois-Pohjanmaa | poːjois poːjɑnmɑːɑ | North Ostrobothnia |
| Pohjois-Savo | poːjois sɑvo | North Savo |
| Satakunta | sɑtɑkuntɑ | Satakunta |
| Uusimaa | uusimɑː | Uusimaa |
| Varsinais-Suomi | vɑrsinɑis suomi | Southwest Finland |
Dialogue:
- Person 1: Missä asut? (Where do you live?)
- Person 2: Asun Varsinais-Suomessa. (I live in Southwest Finland.)
Climate
Finland has a unique climate with relatively warm summers and cold winters. The Gulf Stream provides some moderation, but the country is still influenced by the Arctic Ocean.
| Finnish | Pronunciation | English |
|---|---|---|
| ilmasto | ilmɑsto | climate |
| kesä | kesæ | summer |
| talvi | talvi | winter |
| sademäärä | sɑdemææræ | precipitation |
| lumisade | lumi sɑde | snowfall |
| lämpötila | læmpøtilɑ | temperature |
| pouta | pou̯tɑ | sunny spell |
| sade | sɑde | rain |
| pilvi | pilvi | cloud |
Dialogue:
- Person 1: Kuinka lämmin on ulkona? (How warm is it outside?)
- Person 2: Se on kymmenen astetta. (It's ten degrees.)
Interesting fact: In Finland, there is a word for every type of snow. For instance, "hanki" means "snow that is frozen and hard enough to walk on", "räntä" means "sleet", and "aukko" means "hole in ice".
Topography
Finland is known for its flat landscape and vast forests, which make up more than 70% of the country. The country also has more than 187,000 lakes, making it one of the most lake-rich countries in the world.
| Finnish | Pronunciation | English |
|---|---|---|
| järvi | jærvi | lake |
| maa | mɑː | land |
| metsä | metsæ | forest |
| vuori | vuori | mountain |
| kukkula | kukkulɑ | hill |
| saari | sɑːri | island |
| niemi | niemi | peninsula |
| kangas | kɑŋɑs | heathland |
Dialogue:
- Person 1: Oletko käynyt Suomen korkeimmalla vuorella? (Have you been to the highest mountain in Finland?)
- Person 2: En, mutta olen kiivennyt muutamalle kukkulalle. (No, but I have climbed a few hills.)
Interesting fact: Finland is sometimes called the "Land of a Thousand Lakes", but in reality, there are more than 187,000 lakes in the country.
Remember to practice these words in context by using them in sentences and paragraphs. To improve your Finnish Find native speakers and ask them any questions. You can also check out the other Finnish vocabulary on Polyglot Club.
➡ If you have any questions, please ask them in the comments section below.
➡ Feel free to edit this wiki page if you think it can be improved. 😎