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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.
== Introduction ==


== Basic Weather Vocabulary ==
In this lesson, we will explore vocabulary related to weather in the Finnish language. Weather is a topic of great importance in Finland, as the country experiences distinct seasonal changes and often extreme weather conditions. By learning weather vocabulary, you will be able to describe the weather, understand weather forecasts, and engage in everyday conversations about the weather with native Finnish speakers. This lesson will provide you with a comprehensive list of weather-related words and phrases, as well as cultural insights into how weather impacts Finnish culture and daily life.


Let's start with some basic weather vocabulary that you can use to describe the weather conditions.  
== Weather Vocabulary ==
 
=== Temperature ===
 
Temperature is a fundamental aspect of weather, and in Finnish, it is expressed using the Celsius scale. Here are some common temperature-related words and phrases:


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! Finnish !! Pronunciation !! English
! Finnish !! Pronunciation !! English
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| sää || 'sæ: || weather
| lämpötila || [ˈlæmpøt̪ilɑ] || temperature
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|-
| aurinko || 'ɑurĭŋkô || sun
| aste || [ˈɑste] || degree
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| pilvi || 'pilvi || cloud
| kylmä || [ˈkylmæ] || cold
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| myrsky || 'myrsky || storm
| lämmin || [ˈlæmːin] || warm
|-
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| ukkonen || 'ukkônɛn || thunder
| pakkasta || [ˈpɑkːɑst̪ɑ] || below zero
|-
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| salama || 'sɑlɑmɑ || lightning
| nolla || [ˈnolːɑ] || zero
|}
|}


* Notice how "ä" and "ö" sounds are present in Finnish pronunciation. These are different from English, so take your time to practice them.
Example sentences:
 
# Tänään on kylmä päivä. (Today is a cold day.)
Hänellä on hyvä sää. (She has good weather.)
# Lämpötila on kahdeksan astetta. (The temperature is eight degrees.)


== Temperature ==
=== Precipitation ===


Temperature is an important aspect of the weather. In Finnish, we measure temperature in Celsius. Here is some vocabulary that will come in handy:
Precipitation refers to any form of water that falls from the atmosphere to the Earth's surface. In Finnish, there are several words to describe different types of precipitation:


{| class="wikitable"
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! Finnish !! Pronunciation !! English
! Finnish !! Pronunciation !! English
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| aste || 'ɑstɛ || degree
| sade || [ˈsɑde] || rain
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| pakkasta || 'pɑk:kʌstʌ || below zero temperature
| lumi || [ˈlumi] || snow
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| lämpötila || 'læmpötilɑ || temperature
| räntä || [ˈræntæ] || sleet
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| lämmin || 'læm:mɪn || warm/hot
| räntäsade || [ˈræntæsɑde] || sleet (as a compound word)
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| kylmä || 'kʌlmæ || cold
| vesi || [ˈʋesi] || water
|-
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| nolla || 'nollɑ || zero
| jää || [ˈjæː] || ice
|}
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* Note that "pakkasta" has a special significance, as it is used specifically for below-freezing temperatures.
Example sentences:
 
# Tänään sataa lunta. (Today it is snowing.)
Ilma on lämmin tänään. (The weather is warm today.)
# Eilen oli kova vesisade. (Yesterday there was heavy rain.)


== Precipitation ==  
=== Weather Conditions ===


Another important aspect of the weather is precipitation. Here are some words related to precipitation:
Weather conditions describe the state of the atmosphere at a particular time and place. In Finnish, there are various words and phrases to describe different weather conditions:


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! Finnish !! Pronunciation !! English
! Finnish !! Pronunciation !! English
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| sadetta || 'sædɛttæ || rain (noun)
| aurinkoinen || [ˈɑurinkoinen] || sunny
|-
|-
| sade || 'sædɛ || rain (verb)
| pilvinen || [ˈpilvinen] || cloudy
|-
|-
| lumi || 'lumi || snow
| tuulinen || [ˈtuulinen] || windy
|-
|-
| räntä || 'ræntæ || sleet
| sateinen || [ˈsɑteinen] || rainy
|-
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| rakeita || 'rɑkɛitɑ || hail
| ukkonen || [ˈukːonen] || thunderstorm
|-
|-
| sumua || 'sumuɑ || fog
| myrsky || [ˈmyrsky] || storm
|}
|}


* 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."
Example sentences:
# Huomenna on aurinkoinen päivä. (Tomorrow is a sunny day.)
# Tänään on pilvistä. (Today is cloudy.)


Sataa lunta. (It's snowing.)
== Cultural Insights ==


== Other Weather Conditions ==
Finnish weather vocabulary is closely tied to the country's climate and geographical location. Due to its northern latitude, Finland experiences long, cold winters with heavy snowfall, and short, mild summers. The Finnish language has a rich vocabulary to describe these seasonal changes and weather phenomena. Weather plays a significant role in Finnish culture, influencing various aspects of daily life and traditional activities. For example, the Finnish sauna is often enjoyed after a cold winter day to warm up and relax. Additionally, weather conditions impact outdoor activities such as skiing, ice fishing, and berry picking, which are popular in Finland.


Here are some more words you can use to describe different weather conditions:
== Practice Exercises ==


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Now, let's practice using the weather vocabulary you have learned. Choose the appropriate word or phrase to complete each sentence:
! Finnish !! Pronunciation !! English
 
|-
1. _______________ on kuuma päivä. (It is a hot day.)
| aurinkoinen || 'ɑurĭŋkoinɛn || sunny
2. _______________ on voimakas tuuli. (There is a strong wind.)
|-
3. _______________ sataa tänään. (It is raining today.)
| pilvinen || 'pilvinen || cloudy
4. _______________ on kylmä. (The weather is cold.)
|-
5. _______________ on ukkonen. (There is a thunderstorm.)
| 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.
Solution:
1. Tänään
2. Ulkona
3. Vesi
4. Sää
5. Tänään


Tänään on pilvistä. (It's cloudy today.)
Explanation:
1. Tänään (Today) is used to indicate the current day.
2. Ulkona (Outside) is used to describe the location of the wind.
3. Vesi (Water) is incorrect because it means water, not rain.
4. Sää (Weather) is the correct word to describe the cold weather.
5. Tänään (Today) is used to indicate the presence of a thunderstorm.


== Conclusion ==
== 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.  
Congratulations! You have learned a variety of weather-related vocabulary in Finnish. By understanding and using these words and phrases, you will be able to discuss the weather and engage in conversations with native Finnish speakers. Remember to practice using the vocabulary in context to reinforce your learning. Weather is a topic that is relevant in everyday life, and by incorporating it into your language studies, you will gain a deeper understanding of Finnish culture and daily life.


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==Videos==
===Weather Phrases in Finnish | Talking About the Weather (Basics ...===
<youtube>https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=1ZlfbV3Zvr8</youtube>






==Videos==
==Sources==
* [https://www.finnishpod101.com/blog/2020/03/30/weather-in-finnish/ Talk About the Weather in Finnish Like a Native]
* [https://languagedrops.com/word/en/english/finnish/topics/weather/ Must know words for Weather in Finnish.]


===Weather Phrases in Finnish | Talking About the Weather (Basics ...===
<youtube>https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=1ZlfbV3Zvr8</youtube>




==Related Lessons==
==Other Lessons==
* [[Language/Finnish/Vocabulary/Family-and-Relationships|Family and Relationships]]
* [[Language/Finnish/Vocabulary/Family-and-Relationships|Family and Relationships]]
* [[Language/Finnish/Vocabulary/Food-Vocabulary|Food Vocabulary]]
* [[Language/Finnish/Vocabulary/Food-Vocabulary|Food Vocabulary]]
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==Sources==
* [https://www.finnishpod101.com/blog/2020/03/30/weather-in-finnish/ Talk About the Weather in Finnish Like a Native]
* [https://languagedrops.com/word/en/english/finnish/topics/weather/ Must know words for Weather in Finnish.]


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Introduction[edit | edit source]

In this lesson, we will explore vocabulary related to weather in the Finnish language. Weather is a topic of great importance in Finland, as the country experiences distinct seasonal changes and often extreme weather conditions. By learning weather vocabulary, you will be able to describe the weather, understand weather forecasts, and engage in everyday conversations about the weather with native Finnish speakers. This lesson will provide you with a comprehensive list of weather-related words and phrases, as well as cultural insights into how weather impacts Finnish culture and daily life.

Weather Vocabulary[edit | edit source]

Temperature[edit | edit source]

Temperature is a fundamental aspect of weather, and in Finnish, it is expressed using the Celsius scale. Here are some common temperature-related words and phrases:

Finnish Pronunciation English
lämpötila [ˈlæmpøt̪ilɑ] temperature
aste [ˈɑste] degree
kylmä [ˈkylmæ] cold
lämmin [ˈlæmːin] warm
pakkasta [ˈpɑkːɑst̪ɑ] below zero
nolla [ˈnolːɑ] zero

Example sentences:

  1. Tänään on kylmä päivä. (Today is a cold day.)
  2. Lämpötila on kahdeksan astetta. (The temperature is eight degrees.)

Precipitation[edit | edit source]

Precipitation refers to any form of water that falls from the atmosphere to the Earth's surface. In Finnish, there are several words to describe different types of precipitation:

Finnish Pronunciation English
sade [ˈsɑde] rain
lumi [ˈlumi] snow
räntä [ˈræntæ] sleet
räntäsade [ˈræntæsɑde] sleet (as a compound word)
vesi [ˈʋesi] water
jää [ˈjæː] ice

Example sentences:

  1. Tänään sataa lunta. (Today it is snowing.)
  2. Eilen oli kova vesisade. (Yesterday there was heavy rain.)

Weather Conditions[edit | edit source]

Weather conditions describe the state of the atmosphere at a particular time and place. In Finnish, there are various words and phrases to describe different weather conditions:

Finnish Pronunciation English
aurinkoinen [ˈɑurinkoinen] sunny
pilvinen [ˈpilvinen] cloudy
tuulinen [ˈtuulinen] windy
sateinen [ˈsɑteinen] rainy
ukkonen [ˈukːonen] thunderstorm
myrsky [ˈmyrsky] storm

Example sentences:

  1. Huomenna on aurinkoinen päivä. (Tomorrow is a sunny day.)
  2. Tänään on pilvistä. (Today is cloudy.)

Cultural Insights[edit | edit source]

Finnish weather vocabulary is closely tied to the country's climate and geographical location. Due to its northern latitude, Finland experiences long, cold winters with heavy snowfall, and short, mild summers. The Finnish language has a rich vocabulary to describe these seasonal changes and weather phenomena. Weather plays a significant role in Finnish culture, influencing various aspects of daily life and traditional activities. For example, the Finnish sauna is often enjoyed after a cold winter day to warm up and relax. Additionally, weather conditions impact outdoor activities such as skiing, ice fishing, and berry picking, which are popular in Finland.

Practice Exercises[edit | edit source]

Now, let's practice using the weather vocabulary you have learned. Choose the appropriate word or phrase to complete each sentence:

1. _______________ on kuuma päivä. (It is a hot day.) 2. _______________ on voimakas tuuli. (There is a strong wind.) 3. _______________ sataa tänään. (It is raining today.) 4. _______________ on kylmä. (The weather is cold.) 5. _______________ on ukkonen. (There is a thunderstorm.)

Solution: 1. Tänään 2. Ulkona 3. Vesi 4. Sää 5. Tänään

Explanation: 1. Tänään (Today) is used to indicate the current day. 2. Ulkona (Outside) is used to describe the location of the wind. 3. Vesi (Water) is incorrect because it means water, not rain. 4. Sää (Weather) is the correct word to describe the cold weather. 5. Tänään (Today) is used to indicate the presence of a thunderstorm.

Conclusion[edit | edit source]

Congratulations! You have learned a variety of weather-related vocabulary in Finnish. By understanding and using these words and phrases, you will be able to discuss the weather and engage in conversations with native Finnish speakers. Remember to practice using the vocabulary in context to reinforce your learning. Weather is a topic that is relevant in everyday life, and by incorporating it into your language studies, you will gain a deeper understanding of Finnish culture and daily life.

Table of Contents - Finnish Course - 0 to A1[edit source]


Introduction to Finnish


Greetings and Introductions


Nouns and Adjectives


Numbers and Time


Verbs and Tenses


Daily Activities


Questions and Negation


Food and Dining


Prepositions and Postpositions


Travel and Transportation


Finnish Culture and Traditions


Weather and Seasons


Conjunctions and Subordinate Clauses


Family and Relationships


Finnish Literature and Music

Videos[edit | edit source]

Weather Phrases in Finnish | Talking About the Weather (Basics ...[edit | edit source]


Sources[edit | edit source]


Other Lessons[edit | edit source]



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