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-bo[bo]
suffix
A suffix attached to a word to provide extra emphasis or stress in a question.

“Mibo se on?”

What is it (then)?

Also means
  1. Emphasises the suffixed word.
  2. emphasis marker

Source: English Wiktionary via kaikki.org (Wiktextract) — Wave 8 (CC-BY-SA-4.0), adapted.

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-in[-in]
suffix
A suffix added to verbs to create a noun representing a tool or instrument used for that action.

“Avata + -in → avain.”

To open + suffix → key.

Also means
  1. forms inanimate instrumental nouns from verbs

Source: English Wiktionary via kaikki.org (Wiktextract) — Wave 8 (CC-BY-SA-4.0), adapted.

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A
abu[ˈɑbu]
noun
An action that makes it easier for someone to do something or provides assistance.

“Hän kyzyi abuu.”

He asked for help.

Also means
  1. help

Source: English Wiktionary via kaikki.org (Wiktextract) — Wave 8 (CC-BY-SA-4.0), adapted.

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E
ei[ˈei̯]
verb
A negative particle used to express denial or to negate a verb.

“Hän ei tulluh.”

He did not come.

Also means
  1. not

Source: English Wiktionary via kaikki.org (Wiktextract) — Wave 8 (CC-BY-SA-4.0), adapted.

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en[ˈen]
verb
The first-person singular indicative form of the negative verb ei. It is used to express that the speaker is not something or is not doing something.

“Minä en ole tässä.”

I am not here.

Also means
  1. first-person singular indicative of ei
  2. am not

Source: English Wiktionary via kaikki.org (Wiktextract) — Wave 8 (CC-BY-SA-4.0), adapted.

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et[ˈet]
verb
The second-person singular indicative form of the negative verb ei. It is used to indicate that you are not something or are not doing something.

“Et ole menos.”

You are not going.

Also means
  1. second-person singular indicative of ei
  2. are not

Source: English Wiktionary via kaikki.org (Wiktextract) — Wave 8 (CC-BY-SA-4.0), adapted.

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H
hiiri[ˈhiːrʲi]
noun
A small rodent with a long tail.

“Hiiri juoksi keldras.”

A mouse ran in the cellar.

Also means
  1. mouse

Source: English Wiktionary via kaikki.org (Wiktextract) — Wave 8 (CC-BY-SA-4.0), adapted.

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hypätä[ˈhypætʲæ]
verb
To spring into the air or leap over an obstacle.

“Hän tahtoi hypätä aijan yli.”

He wanted to jump over the fence.

Also means
  1. to jump, leap
  2. to rush
  3. to meddle
  4. to jump

Source: English Wiktionary via kaikki.org (Wiktextract) — Wave 8 (CC-BY-SA-4.0), adapted.

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J
järvi[ˈjærʋi]
noun
A large body of water surrounded by land.

“Me uimme järvessä kesällä.”

We swam in the lake during the summer.

Also means
  1. lake

Source: English Wiktionary via kaikki.org (Wiktextract) — Wave 8 (CC-BY-SA-4.0), adapted.

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juosta
verb
To move quickly on foot using long steps.

“Lapsi tahtou juosta.”

The child wants to run.

Also means
  1. run

Source: English Wiktionary via kaikki.org (Wiktextract) — Wave 8 (CC-BY-SA-4.0), adapted.

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K
kai
adv
A word meaning the entire amount or everything.

“Kai oli hyvä.”

Everything was good.

Also means
  1. all

Source: English Wiktionary via kaikki.org (Wiktextract) — Wave 8 (CC-BY-SA-4.0), adapted.

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kala[ˈkɑlɑ]
noun
An animal that lives in water and has gills.

“Kala ui joges.”

The fish swims in the river.

Also means
  1. fish

Source: English Wiktionary via kaikki.org (Wiktextract) — Wave 8 (CC-BY-SA-4.0), adapted.

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ken[ˈken]
pron
A question word used to ask about the identity of a person.

“Ken hyö ollah?”

Who are they?

Also means
  1. who?

Source: English Wiktionary via kaikki.org (Wiktextract) — Wave 8 (CC-BY-SA-4.0), adapted.

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kenguru[ˈkeŋɡuru]
noun
A large animal from Australia that has strong back legs and carries its young in a pouch.

“Kenguru hyppäy hyvin.”

The kangaroo jumps well.

Also means
  1. kangaroo

Source: English Wiktionary via kaikki.org (Wiktextract) — Wave 8 (CC-BY-SA-4.0), adapted.

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kestitä[ˈkestitæ]
verb
to treat, to entertain guests

“Emändy kestičči vierahii piroiloil.”

The hostess treated the guests to pies.

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kieli[ˈkie̯li]
noun
The organ in the mouth used for tasting and speaking, or a system of communication.

“Minul on kipiä kieli.”

My tongue is sore.

Also means
  1. tongue
  2. language
  3. clapper (of a bell)

Source: English Wiktionary via kaikki.org (Wiktextract) — Wave 8 (CC-BY-SA-4.0), adapted.

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kuu[ˈkuː]
noun
A period of time that is one of the twelve parts of a year.

“Kuu vaihtuu pian.”

The month will change soon.

Also means
  1. month

Source: English Wiktionary via kaikki.org (Wiktextract) — Wave 8 (CC-BY-SA-4.0), adapted.

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kylä[ˈkylʲæ]
noun
A small group of houses in a rural area. It is smaller than a town.

“Minun kylä on pieni.”

My village is small.

Also means
  1. village
  2. hamlet

Source: English Wiktionary via kaikki.org (Wiktextract) — Wave 8 (CC-BY-SA-4.0), adapted.

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L
lahti
noun
A part of the sea or a lake that reaches into the land.

“Lahti on syvä.”

The bay is deep.

Also means
  1. bay, gulf

Source: English Wiktionary via kaikki.org (Wiktextract) — Wave 8 (CC-BY-SA-4.0), adapted.

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lammas
noun
A farm animal kept for its wool and meat.

“Lammas syö heinästy.”

The sheep eats grass.

Also means
  1. sheep

Source: English Wiktionary via kaikki.org (Wiktextract) — Wave 8 (CC-BY-SA-4.0), adapted.

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lapsi[ˈlɑpsʲi]
noun
A young human who is not yet an adult.

“Pieni lapsi leikkii pihalla.”

A small child is playing in the yard.

Also means
  1. child

Source: English Wiktionary via kaikki.org (Wiktextract) — Wave 8 (CC-BY-SA-4.0), adapted.

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laukku[lɑu̯kːu]
noun
A type of vegetable related to onions, specifically Allium fistulosum. It is commonly used as a food ingredient.

“Laukku on terveellinen vihannes.”

Onion is a healthy vegetable.

Also means
  1. onion (Allium fistulosum)
  2. onion (the vegetable)
  3. onion

Source: English Wiktionary via kaikki.org (Wiktextract) — Wave 8 (CC-BY-SA-4.0), adapted.

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luu[ˈluː]
noun
A hard, calcified part of the skeleton of a person or animal.

“Koira kaluau luuta.”

The dog is chewing a bone.

Also means
  1. bone

Source: English Wiktionary via kaikki.org (Wiktextract) — Wave 8 (CC-BY-SA-4.0), adapted.

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M
mennä[ˈmenʲːæ]
verb
To move from one place to another or to depart. It can also describe something fitting into a space or the passing of time.

“Minä tahon mennä kotih.”

I want to go home.

Also means
  1. to go
  2. to leave
  3. to fit
  4. to go by
  5. to die
  6. to become wasted

Source: English Wiktionary via kaikki.org (Wiktextract) — Wave 8 (CC-BY-SA-4.0), adapted.

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mi[ˈmi]
pron
An interrogative word used to ask about the identity or nature of something.

“Mi se on?”

What is that?

Also means
  1. what?
  2. which?
  3. what

Source: English Wiktionary via kaikki.org (Wiktextract) — Wave 8 (CC-BY-SA-4.0), adapted.

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mies[ˈmie̯s]
noun
An adult male human being or a person's spouse.

“Se mies on minun tuatto.”

That man is my father.

Also means
  1. man
  2. human
  3. husband

Source: English Wiktionary via kaikki.org (Wiktextract) — Wave 8 (CC-BY-SA-4.0), adapted.

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minä[ˈminʲæ]
pron
The word used by a speaker to refer to themselves.

“Minä olen iloinen.”

I am happy.

Also means
  1. I

Source: English Wiktionary via kaikki.org (Wiktextract) — Wave 8 (CC-BY-SA-4.0), adapted.

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musta
adj
The darkest color, like the color of coal or a moonless night.

“Minulla on musta kissa.”

I have a black cat.

Also means
  1. black

Source: English Wiktionary via kaikki.org (Wiktextract) — Wave 8 (CC-BY-SA-4.0), adapted.

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N
nenä[ˈnenæ]
noun
The part of the face used for breathing and smelling.

“Hänel on pitky nenä.”

He has a long nose.

Also means
  1. nose

Source: English Wiktionary via kaikki.org (Wiktextract) — Wave 8 (CC-BY-SA-4.0), adapted.

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nimi[ˈnimi]
noun
A word or set of words by which a person, animal, place, or thing is known or identified.

“Mikä on sinun nimi?”

What is your name?

Also means
  1. name
  2. good name

Source: English Wiktionary via kaikki.org (Wiktextract) — Wave 8 (CC-BY-SA-4.0), adapted.

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O
olla[ˈolːɑ]
verb
This is a linking verb used to describe existence, identity, or possession. It is the most common verb in the language.

“Varoi on lindu.”

A crow is a bird.

Also means
  1. to be
  2. to be, to exist
  3. to have

Source: English Wiktionary via kaikki.org (Wiktextract) — Wave 8 (CC-BY-SA-4.0), adapted.

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P
paha[ˈpɑhɑ]
adj
Something that is not good, or is morally wrong.

“Paha naine rodieu täl.”

A bad person happens here.

Also means
  1. bad
  2. wicked

Source: English Wiktionary via kaikki.org (Wiktextract) — Wave 8 (CC-BY-SA-4.0), adapted.

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pajo[ˈpɑjo]
noun
song

“Rahvas pajattih čomua pajuo.”

The people sang a beautiful song.

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pruazniekku[ˈpruɑzniekːu]
noun
holiday, celebration, feast

“Kyläs piettih suurdu pruazniekkua.”

A big celebration was held in the village.

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puu[ˈpuː]
noun
A tall plant with a trunk, branches, and leaves.

“Korkea puu kazvau metsis.”

A tall tree grows in the forest.

Also means
  1. tree
  2. wood

Source: English Wiktionary via kaikki.org (Wiktextract) — Wave 8 (CC-BY-SA-4.0), adapted.

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S
sinä[ˈsinʲæ]
pron
The word used to address the person you are speaking to.

“Sinä olet ystäväni.”

You are my friend.

Also means
  1. thou, you (singular)
  2. you

Source: English Wiktionary via kaikki.org (Wiktextract) — Wave 8 (CC-BY-SA-4.0), adapted.

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sit
adv
A word used to refer to a specific point in time or to a consequence in a sequence of events.

“Sit me menemmö kotih.”

Then we go home.

Also means
  1. then
  2. when

Source: English Wiktionary via kaikki.org (Wiktextract) — Wave 8 (CC-BY-SA-4.0), adapted.

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suomen kieli
noun
The official language spoken in Finland.

“Opettelen suomen kieli joka päivä.”

I am learning the Finnish language every day.

Also means
  1. The Finnish language.
  2. The Finnish language

Source: English Wiktionary via kaikki.org (Wiktextract) — Wave 8 (CC-BY-SA-4.0), adapted.

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suu[ˈsuː]
noun
The body part used for eating and speaking, or the place where a river meets the sea.

“Lapsen suu on pieni.”

The child's mouth is small.

Also means
  1. mouth
  2. rivermouth

Source: English Wiktionary via kaikki.org (Wiktextract) — Wave 8 (CC-BY-SA-4.0), adapted.

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suuri
adj
Having a large size, extent, or intensity.

“Se on suuri puu.”

That is a big tree.

Also means
  1. big

Source: English Wiktionary via kaikki.org (Wiktextract) — Wave 8 (CC-BY-SA-4.0), adapted.

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