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Finnish → Vocabulary → 0 to A1 Course → Daily Activities → Hobbies and Leisure

Introduction

Welcome to the fourth lesson of the Complete 0 to A1 Finnish Course! In this lesson, we will be learning vocabulary related to hobbies and leisure activities. Hobbies are an essential aspect of our lives, and they allow us to explore our interests and passions. Knowing Finnish vocabulary related to hobbies and leisure activities will enable you to talk about your interests with Finns and make new friends. You will learn vocabulary related to sports, music, and movies. Let's dive in!

Sports - Urheilu

Finns are known for being active and spending a lot of time in nature. Here are some sports-related hobbies you might encounter:

Finnish	Pronunciation	English Translation
juokseminen	ˈjuoksemiːnen	running
hiihtäminen	ˈhiːhtæmineŋ	skiing
pyöräily	ˈpyøræily	cycling
uinti	ˈuinti	swimming
kävely	ˈkævely	walking

Music - Musiikki

Finns have a vibrant music scene, and music is an essential part of Finnish culture. Here are some music-related hobbies you might encounter:

Finnish	Pronunciation	English Translation
soittaminen	ˈsoittaminen	playing an instrument
laulaminen	ˈlɑulɑminen	singing
konsertti	ˈkonsertːi	concert
musiikin kuuntelu	musiikin ˈkuuntelu	listening to music
tanssiminen	ˈtɑnsiminen	dancing

Movies - Elokuvat

Finland has a burgeoning film industry, and Finns love to watch movies. Here are some movie-related hobbies:

Finnish	Pronunciation	English Translation
elokuvan katsominen	ˈelokuvɑn ˈkɑtsominen	watching a movie
elokuvafestivaali	elokuvɑˈfestivɑːli	film festival
ohjaaminen	ˈohjɑːminen	directing
käsikirjoittaminen	kæsiˈkirjoitɑminen	writing a screenplay
näyttelemien	ˈnæytːelemiːen	acting

Conclusion

Congratulations! You have learned vocabulary related to hobbies and leisure activities in Finnish. Hobbies are a great way to explore our interests, learn new things, and expand our horizons. Knowing Finnish vocabulary related to hobbies and leisure activities will enable you to talk about your interests with Finns and make new friends. Practice your new vocabulary, and don't be afraid to try out your newfound Finnish skills in your daily life. See you in the next lesson!

Table of Contents - Finnish Course - 0 to A1

• Course Presentation

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Introduction to Finnish

• Alphabet and Pronunciation
• Basic Sentence Structure

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Greetings and Introductions

• Basic Greetings
• Introducing Yourself

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Nouns and Adjectives

• Noun Cases
• Adjective Agreement

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Numbers and Time

• Numbers 1-20
• Telling Time

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Verbs and Tenses

• Present Tense
• Past Tense

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Daily Activities

• Daily Routine
• Hobbies and Leisure

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Questions and Negation

• Forming Questions
• Negation

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Food and Dining

• Food Vocabulary
• Dining Out

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Prepositions and Postpositions

• Prepositions
• Postpositions

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Travel and Transportation

• Modes of Transportation
• Travel Phrases

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Finnish Culture and Traditions

• Holidays and Celebrations
• Finnish Sauna

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Weather and Seasons

• Weather Vocabulary
• Seasons

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Conjunctions and Subordinate Clauses

• Conjunctions
• Subordinate Clauses

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Family and Relationships

• Family Members
• Relationships

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Finnish Literature and Music

• Finnish Literature
• Finnish Music

Related Lessons

• Geography
• Food and Beverage
• Family and Relationships
• Numbers and Counting
• Modes of Transportation
• Animals
• Dinner Table
• Seasons
• Home
• Fruits

Sources

• Hobbies - Harrastukset - Finnish Conversation Questions - Uusi ...
• Finnish 4, web course, Mar-May 2023 | Aalto University