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Finnish Vocabulary - Geography

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In this lesson, we will learn some of the most important geographical terms in Finnish. We will look at words related to landforms, bodies of water, and other geographical features. We will also learn how to pronounce them correctly. Let's get started!

Landforms

Landforms are the physical features of the Earth's surface. Here are some of the most common landforms in Finnish:

Finnish	Pronunciation	English Translation
vuori	/ˈvuori/	mountain
laakso	/ˈlɑːksɔ/	valley
järvi	/ˈjærvi/	lake
joki	/ˈjoki/	river
metsä	/ˈmetsæ/	forest
tunturi	/ˈtunturi/	fell
saari	/ˈsɑːri/	island
kukkula	/ˈkukkulɑ/	hill
niemi	/ˈniemi/	cape
ranta	/ˈrɑntɑ/	beach
aarni	/ˈɑːrni/	marsh
pelto	/ˈpeltɔ/	field
kallio	/ˈkɑlliɔ/	cliff
harju	/ˈhɑrju/	ridge

Example Sentences

Here are some example sentences using the landforms above:

1. Meillä on suuri metsä lähellä meidän taloa. - We have a large forest near our house.
2. Joki virtaa alas laaksoon. - The river flows down into the valley.
3. Kävelin ylös vuorelle. - I walked up the mountain.
4. Onko sinulla järvi kotona? - Do you have a lake at home?
5. Minulla on pieni saari omassa järvessäni. - I have a small island in my own lake.

Bodies of Water

Bodies of water are large masses of water that cover the Earth's surface. Here are some of the most common bodies of water in Finnish:

Finnish	Pronunciation	English Translation
meri	/ˈmeri/	sea
merenlahti	/ˈmerenlɑhti/	bay
merenranta	/ˈmerenrɑntɑ/	coast
merenlahti	/ˈmerenlɑhti/	gulf
merenlahti	/ˈmerenlɑhti/	strait
merenlahti	/ˈmerenlɑhti/	channel
merenlahti	/ˈmerenlɑhti/	sound
merenlahti	/ˈmerenlɑhti/	fjord
merenlahti	/ˈmerenlɑhti/	lagoon
merenlahti	/ˈmerenlɑhti/	estuary
merenlahti	/ˈmerenlɑhti/	delta
merenlahti	/ˈmerenlɑhti/	reef

Example Sentences

Here are some example sentences using the bodies of water above:

1. Meidän pitäisi mennä merenrannalle. - We should go to the coast.
2. Merenlahti on suuri ja syvä. - The bay is large and deep.
3. Meillä on pieni laguuni. - We have a small lagoon.
4. Delta on merenlahden suulla. - The delta is at the mouth of the bay.
5. Meri on kaunis ja rauhallinen. - The sea is beautiful and peaceful.

Other Geographical Features

Here are some other geographical features in Finnish:

Finnish	Pronunciation	English Translation
vuoristo	/ˈvuoristɔ/	mountain range
tulva	/ˈtulvɑ/	flood
tulvavesi	/ˈtulvɑvesi/	floodwater
tulvat	/ˈtulvɑt/	floods
tulvat	/ˈtulvɑt/	inundation
tulvat	/ˈtulvɑt/	deluge
tulvat	/ˈtulvɑt/	torrent
tulvat	/ˈtulvɑt/	overflow
tulvat	/ˈtulvɑt/	surge
tulvat	/ˈtulvɑt/	spate
tulvat	/ˈtulvɑt/	freshet
tulvat	/ˈtulvɑt/	high water

Example Sentences

Here are some example sentences using the other geographical features above:

1. Vuoristo on kaunis ja hiljainen. - The mountain range is beautiful and quiet.
2. Tulvat ovat vaarallisia. - Floods are dangerous.
3. Tulvavesi on korkea. - The floodwater is high.
4. Tulvat ovat tuhoisia. - Floods are destructive.
5. Tulvat ovat voimakkaita. - Floods are powerful.

Quiz

Test your knowledge of Finnish geographical terms with this quiz!

1. Mitä "vuori" tarkoittaa suomeksi?
2. A) merenlahti
3. B) metsä
4. C) vuori
5. D) joki
6. Mitä "tulvat" tarkoittaa suomeksi?
7. A) merenlahti
8. B) metsä
9. C) vuori
10. D) tulvat
11. Mitä "merenranta" tarkoittaa suomeksi?
12. A) merenlahti
13. B) metsä
14. C) vuori
15. D) merenranta
16. Mitä "laakso" tarkoittaa suomeksi?
17. A) merenlahti
18. B) metsä
19. C) laakso
20. D) joki
21. Mitä "harju" tarkoittaa suomeksi?
22. A) merenlahti
23. B) metsä
24. C) vuori
25. D) harju

Answers: 1. C, 2. D, 3. D, 4. C, 5. D

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