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Finnish Vocabulary - Fruits

Hi Finnish learners! 😊

In this lesson, we will learn the names of some fruits in Finnish. Learning these words will help you in everyday conversations and interactions with native speakers. Don't forget to practice with your language exchange partner or to find one on the Polyglot Club website. Don't hesitate to use the question feature if you have any doubts about the language. Let's get started!

Basic vocabulary

Here are some basic fruits you might encounter in Finland:

Finnish	Pronunciation	English
Omena	['ɔmenɑ]	Apple
Appelsiini	['ɑppelsiini]	Orange
Banaani	['bɑnɑːni]	Banana
Mansikka	['mɑnsikːɑ]	Strawberry
Mustikka	['mustikːɑ]	Blueberry
Rusina	['rusinɑ]	Raisin

More fruity vocabulary

Here are some more fruits to add to your vocabulary:

Finnish	Pronunciation	English
Ananas	['ɑnɑnɑs]	Pineapple
Avokado	['ɑvokɑdo]	Avocado
Greippi	['ɡreippi]	Grapefruit
Kiivi	['kiːvi]	Kiwi
Klementiini	[kleme̞nt̪iːni]	Clementine
Persikka	['persikːɑ]	Peach
Päärynä	['pæːrynæ]	Pear

Dialogue

To help you remember the vocabulary, here's a sample dialogue about fruits:

• Person 1: Haluaisin ostaa kilon mansikoita. ('I would like to buy a kilogram of strawberries.')
• Person 2: Tässä on kilon laatikko, kolme euroa. ('Here's a box of one kilogram, three euros.')
• Person 1: Kiitos! Voisinko myös saada yhden avokadon? ('Thank you! Could I also have one avocado?')
• Person 2: Kyllä, tässä on yksi avokado. Se maksaa yhden euron. ('Yes, here's one avocado. It costs one euro.')

Interesting facts

Did you know that Finland is the world's largest producer of cloudberries? These yellow berries, called lakka in Finnish, can only be found in the northern hemisphere and are very popular in Nordic countries. Another interesting fact is that Finns are also known for their love for blueberries, which they gather from the forests in the summer.

Conclusion

In this lesson, we have learned some basic and more advanced fruits in Finnish. Remember to practice speaking these words with a native speaker, and try to use them in your daily life. By learning new vocabulary, you can gain confidence in your Finnish abilities and communicate more effectively in conversations. Tervetuloa takaisin (welcome back) for more Finnish vocabulary on the Polyglot Club website!

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Sources

• Cloudberries on Wikipedia
• Blueberries on Wikipedia
• Fruit on Wikipedia

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