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Revision as of 22:25, 22 March 2023
Welcome to the lesson on Finnish weather vocabulary! As a Finnish language teacher of 20 years, I am excited to teach you new words and phrases that you can use to describe weather conditions in Finnish. Weather is a constant and important topic in Finland, so it's essential to know how to talk about it. By the end of this lesson, you will have a better understanding of different types of weather, temperature, and precipitation.
Basic Weather Vocabulary
Let's start with some basic weather vocabulary that you can use to describe the weather conditions.
Finnish | Pronunciation | English |
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sää | 'sæ: | weather |
aurinko | 'ɑurĭŋkô | sun |
pilvi | 'pilvi | cloud |
myrsky | 'myrsky | storm |
ukkonen | 'ukkônɛn | thunder |
salama | 'sɑlɑmɑ | lightning |
- Notice how "ä" and "ö" sounds are present in Finnish pronunciation. These are different from English, so take your time to practice them.
Hänellä on hyvä sää. (She has good weather.)
Temperature
Temperature is an important aspect of the weather. In Finnish, we measure temperature in Celsius. Here is some vocabulary that will come in handy:
Finnish | Pronunciation | English |
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aste | 'ɑstɛ | degree |
pakkasta | 'pɑk:kʌstʌ | below zero temperature |
lämpötila | 'læmpötilɑ | temperature |
lämmin | 'læm:mɪn | warm/hot |
kylmä | 'kʌlmæ | cold |
nolla | 'nollɑ | zero |
- Note that "pakkasta" has a special significance, as it is used specifically for below-freezing temperatures.
Ilma on lämmin tänään. (The weather is warm today.)
Precipitation
Another important aspect of the weather is precipitation. Here are some words related to precipitation:
Finnish | Pronunciation | English |
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sadetta | 'sædɛttæ | rain (noun) |
sade | 'sædɛ | rain (verb) |
lumi | 'lumi | snow |
räntä | 'ræntæ | sleet |
rakeita | 'rɑkɛitɑ | hail |
sumua | 'sumuɑ | fog |
- Note that some of these words are nouns and some are verbs. For example, "sadetta" is a noun meaning "rain," while "sade" is a verb meaning "to rain."
Sataa lunta. (It's snowing.)
Other Weather Conditions
Here are some more words you can use to describe different weather conditions:
Finnish | Pronunciation | English |
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aurinkoinen | 'ɑurĭŋkoinɛn | sunny |
pilvinen | 'pilvinen | cloudy |
tuulinen | 'tuulinen | windy |
kostea | 'køstɛɑ | humid |
kuiva | 'kuivɑ | dry |
- Note how some of these words end in '-inen', which is a common suffix for adjectives in Finnish.
Tänään on pilvistä. (It's cloudy today.)
Conclusion
Congratulations on finishing the Finnish weather vocabulary lesson! You now know some of the most important words and phrases related to weather, temperature, and precipitation. It's important to remember that weather is a complex and ever-changing topic, so keep practicing and exploring new vocabulary. Don't forget to check out the "Seasons" lesson to learn more about different seasons in Finland and how they affect daily life and activities.
Videos
Weather Phrases in Finnish | Talking About the Weather (Basics ...
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- Food Vocabulary
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- Relationships
Sources