Language/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:
- Meillä on suuri metsä lähellä meidän taloa. - We have a large forest near our house.
- Joki virtaa alas laaksoon. - The river flows down into the valley.
- Kävelin ylös vuorelle. - I walked up the mountain.
- Onko sinulla järvi kotona? - Do you have a lake at home?
- 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:
- Meidän pitäisi mennä merenrannalle. - We should go to the coast.
- Merenlahti on suuri ja syvä. - The bay is large and deep.
- Meillä on pieni laguuni. - We have a small lagoon.
- Delta on merenlahden suulla. - The delta is at the mouth of the bay.
- 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:
- Vuoristo on kaunis ja hiljainen. - The mountain range is beautiful and quiet.
- Tulvat ovat vaarallisia. - Floods are dangerous.
- Tulvavesi on korkea. - The floodwater is high.
- Tulvat ovat tuhoisia. - Floods are destructive.
- Tulvat ovat voimakkaita. - Floods are powerful.
Quiz
Test your knowledge of Finnish geographical terms with this quiz!
- Mitä "vuori" tarkoittaa suomeksi?
- A) merenlahti
- B) metsä
- C) vuori
- D) joki
- Mitä "tulvat" tarkoittaa suomeksi?
- A) merenlahti
- B) metsä
- C) vuori
- D) tulvat
- Mitä "merenranta" tarkoittaa suomeksi?
- A) merenlahti
- B) metsä
- C) vuori
- D) merenranta
- Mitä "laakso" tarkoittaa suomeksi?
- A) merenlahti
- B) metsä
- C) laakso
- D) joki
- Mitä "harju" tarkoittaa suomeksi?
- A) merenlahti
- B) metsä
- C) vuori
- D) harju
Answers: 1. C, 2. D, 3. D, 4. C, 5. D
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