Finnish

This deck reviews Finnish Vocabulary.

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on --- ohn --- ɔn
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is | Example: Hän on täällä. | He is here.
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Think of 'on' as being 'on' the spot, present, or existing.
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ei --- ay --- ei
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no | Example: Ei, en halua mennä sinne. | No, I don't want to go there.
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Think of 'ay' as a way to say 'no' in Finnish.
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ja --- yah --- jɑ
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and | Example: Minä pidän kahvista ja teestä. | I like coffee and tea.
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Think of 'ja' as the Finnish way to say 'yes' to adding more things together.
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se --- seh --- se
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it | Example: Se on kaunis päivä. | It is a beautiful day.
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Think of 'se' as 'it' in a secret code.
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hän --- han --- /hæn/
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he/she | Example: Hän on ystäväni. | He/She is my friend.
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Think of 'Han Solo' from Star Wars, who is a 'he'.
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en --- en --- en
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I don't | Example: En pidä tästä. | I don't like this.
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Think of 'en' as the start of 'end' - like ending something you don't want.
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mitä --- mee-tah --- ˈmitæ
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what | Example: Mitä sinä teet? | What are you doing?
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Think of 'mee' as in 'me' and 'tah' like 'ta-da!' when you ask 'what?'
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että --- et-ta --- ˈetːæ
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that | Example: Hän sanoi, että hän tulee huomenna. | He said that he will come tomorrow.
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Imagine saying 'et-ta' to remember 'that'.
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ole --- oh-leh --- ˈo.le
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be | Example: Ole oma itsesi. | Be yourself.
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Think of 'ole!' like a cheer for existence.
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olen --- OH-len --- ˈo.len
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I am | Example: Minä olen opiskelija. | I am a student.
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Think of 'Ol' Len' saying 'I am here!'
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niin --- neen --- niːn
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so, thus, therefore | Example: Hän oli väsynyt, niin hän meni nukkumaan aikaisin. | He was tired, so he went to bed early.
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Think of 'neen' as a short way to say 'so it is'.
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oli --- OH-lee --- ˈo.li
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was | Example: Hän oli täällä eilen. | He was here yesterday.
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Think of 'olive' - it 'was' an olive.
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mutta --- moot-tah --- ˈmutːɑ
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but | Example: Hän haluaa mennä ulos, mutta sataa. | He wants to go out, but it is raining.
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Think of 'mut' as a 'but' with an extra 't'.
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vain --- vah-een --- ʋɑin
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only, just | Example: Hän haluaa vain kahvia. | He only wants coffee.
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Vain sounds like 'vein' - you only have one main vein.
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sen --- sehn --- sen
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its, his, her, their | Example: Hän löysi sen kirjan. | He found his book.
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Think of 'sen' as a short form of 'sent' - something belonging to someone that was sent.
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minä --- mee-nah --- ˈminæ
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I (first person singular pronoun) | Example: Minä olen opiskelija. | I am a student.
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Think of 'me' in English, but with a twist at the end.
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jos --- yohs --- jos
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if | Example: Jos sataa, otan sateenvarjon mukaan. | If it rains, I'll take an umbrella with me.
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Think of 'just in case' - both start with 'j'.
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nyt --- noot --- nyt
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now | Example: Nyt on aika lähteä. | Now is the time to leave.
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Think 'new time' – it's happening now!
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tämä --- teh-mah --- ˈtæmæ
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this | Example: Tämä on minun kirja. | This is my book.
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Think of 'tämä' as 'this' thing right here.
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sinä --- see-nah --- ˈsinæ
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you (singular) | Example: Sinä olet ystäväni. | You are my friend.
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Think of 'sin' and 'nah' to remember 'you'.
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voi --- voy --- ˈʋoi̯
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butter | Example: Laita vähän voita leivälle. | Put some butter on the bread.
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Think of 'voy' as in 'voyage' and imagine butter on your journey.
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olet --- oh-let --- ˈo.lɛt
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you are | Example: Sinä olet ystäväni. | You are my friend.
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Think of 'Oh, let's' as in 'Oh, let's see who you are.'
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kun --- koon --- kun
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when | Example: Kerro minulle, kun olet valmis. | Tell me when you are ready.
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Think of 'kun' as 'when' you need to know something in Finnish.
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sitä --- see-tah --- ˈsitæ
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it (partitive case) | Example: Minä tarvitsen sitä. | I need it.
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Think of 'see that' to remember 'sitä' means 'it'.
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kuin --- kween --- kuin
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as, like | Example: Hän on nopea kuin salama. | He is as fast as lightning.
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Think of 'queen' - as regal as a queen.
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he --- heh --- he
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they | Example: He ovat ystäviä. | They are friends.
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Think of 'he' as 'they' in a group of guys.
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täällä --- TAH-lah --- ˈtæːlːæ
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here | Example: Olen täällä. | I am here.
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Think of 'tall' - you are here, standing tall.
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hänen --- HAH-nen --- ˈhænɛn
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his/her | Example: Tämä on hänen kirjansa. | This is his/her book.
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Think of 'hand' - you give something to his/her hand.
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kaikki --- kai-kee --- ˈkɑi̯kːi
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all, everything | Example: Kaikki on valmista. | Everything is ready.
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Think of 'kai' as in 'kite' flying high, covering everything.
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minun --- mee-noon --- ˈminun
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my, mine | Example: Tämä on minun kirja. | This is my book.
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Think of 'me' and 'noon' to remember 'my' or 'mine'.
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et --- eht --- et
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you don't | Example: Et tiedä. | You don't know.
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Think of 'et' as a short way to say 'you don't' in Finnish.
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olla --- OH-lah --- ˈolːɑ
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to be | Example: Minä haluan olla onnellinen. | I want to be happy.
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Think of 'Olaf' from Frozen who just wants 'to be' happy.
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hyvä --- hoo-vah --- ˈhyvæ
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good | Example: Tämä on hyvä kirja. | This is a good book.
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Think of 'hoover' - a good vacuum cleaner!
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ovat --- oh-vaht --- ˈoʋɑt
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are (third person plural of 'to be') | Example: He ovat ystäviä. | They are friends.
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Think of 'oh' and 'vat' to remember the sound.
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minua --- mee-noo-ah --- ˈminuɑ
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me (object form) | Example: Hän näki minua kadulla. | He saw me on the street.
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Think 'mini-me' to remember 'me'.
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sitten --- SIH-ten --- ˈsitːen
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then, after that | Example: Ensin menemme kauppaan ja sitten elokuviin. | First, we go to the store and then to the movies.
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Think of 'sit' down and then do something.
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onko --- ohn-koh --- ˈonko
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is there, is it | Example: Onko tämä sinun kirjasi? | Is this your book?
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Think of 'on' as in 'is on' and 'ko' like a questioning sound.
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sinua --- see-noo-ah --- ˈsinʊɑ
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you (object form) | Example: Minä rakastan sinua. | I love you.
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Think of 'seeing you' as 'sinua'.
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miksi --- MIK-see --- /ˈmik.si/
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why | Example: Miksi olet myöhässä? | Why are you late?
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Think of 'mix' - why mix things up?
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miten --- mee-ten --- ˈmiten
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how | Example: Miten menee? | How's it going?
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Think of 'mitten' and ask 'how' do you wear it?
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älä --- eh-lah --- ˈæ.læ
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don't | Example: Älä koske siihen. | Don't touch that.
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Think of 'Ella' telling you not to do something.
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sinun --- see-noon --- ˈsinun
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your | Example: Tämä on sinun kirjasi. | This is your book.
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Think 'sin' (like 'yours') and 'noon' (a time that belongs to you).
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kyllä --- kew-lah --- ˈkylːɑ
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yes | Example: Kyllä, haluan kahvia. | Yes, I want coffee.
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Think of 'kewl' (cool) with an extra 'lah' at the end.
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mitään --- mee-tah-an --- ˈmitæːn
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anything | Example: En nähnyt mitään. | I didn't see anything.
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Imagine asking 'mee-tah-an' (anything) at a Finnish buffet.
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siitä --- see-tah --- ˈsiːtɑ
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about it, from it | Example: Keskustelimme siitä pitkään. | We talked about it for a long time.
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Think of 'see it' to remember 'about it'.
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hänet --- HAH-net --- ˈhænɛt
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him/her | Example: Näin hänet eilen kaupassa. | I saw him/her at the store yesterday.
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Think of 'net' catching 'him/her'.
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kiitos --- kee-tohs --- ˈkiːtos
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thank you | Example: Kiitos avusta. | Thank you for the help.
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Think of 'key toast' - you thank someone for giving you the key to your toast!
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hei --- hey --- hei
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hello | Example: Hei, miten voit? | Hello, how are you?
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Say 'hey' to say 'hello'!
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mikä --- MEE-kah --- ˈmikæ
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what | Example: Mikä tämä on? | What is this?
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Think of 'MEE' as in 'meet' and 'kah' as in 'car' but with a 'k'.
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ne --- neh --- ne
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they | Example: Ne ovat ystäviäni. | They are my friends.
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Think of 'ne' as 'they' because both are short and simple.
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olisi --- OH-lee-see --- ˈo.li.si
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would be | Example: Jos minulla olisi aikaa, matkustaisin enemmän. | If I had time, I would travel more.
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Think of 'Olly's wish' - what he 'would be' if he could.
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kanssa --- KAHN-sah --- ˈkɑnsːɑ
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with | Example: Hän tuli tänne minun kanssa. | He came here with me.
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Think of 'can' and 'salsa' - you can have salsa with your meal!
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joka --- yoh-kah --- ˈjokɑ
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who, which, that | Example: Hän on henkilö, joka auttoi minua. | He is the person who helped me.
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Think of 'joker' who is always 'that' person causing trouble.
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pitää --- pee-taa --- ˈpitæː
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to hold, to keep, to like | Example: Minun pitää mennä nyt. | I have to go now.
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Think of 'pita' bread that you hold, keep, and like!
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ollut --- OH-loot --- ˈɔlːut
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been | Example: Hän on ollut täällä ennen. | He has been here before.
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Think of 'all out' because you have 'been' everywhere.
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tässä --- tah-sah --- ˈtæsːæ
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here | Example: Tässä on kirja, jota etsit. | Here is the book you are looking for.
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Think of 'this' place, as in 'here'.
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tai --- tie --- tɑi
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or | Example: Haluatko kahvia tai teetä? | Do you want coffee or tea?
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Think of a 'tie' between two choices.
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häntä --- HEN-tah --- ˈhæn.tɑ
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tail | Example: Koiralla on pitkä häntä. | The dog has a long tail.
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Think of a 'hen' with a 'tail'!
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minulle --- MEE-noo-leh --- ˈminule
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to me | Example: Voitko antaa sen minulle? | Can you give it to me?
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Think of 'me' in 'minulle' to remember 'to me'.
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tiedä --- tee-eh-da --- ˈtie̯dä
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know | Example: En tiedä vastausta. | I don't know the answer.
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Think of 'tie' and 'day' - 'tie' your knowledge for the 'day'.
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minulla --- mee-noo-la --- ˈminulːɑ
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I have | Example: Minulla on koira. | I have a dog.
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Think of 'me' and 'nulla' (nothing) - 'me' having 'nothing' would be 'I have nothing'.
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jotain --- yo-tai-n --- ˈjotɑin
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something | Example: Hän haluaa jotain syötävää. | He wants something to eat.
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Think of 'yo' as in 'yo-yo' and 'tai' as in 'tie' with an 'n' at the end.
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missä --- MEES-sah --- ˈmisːæ
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where | Example: Missä on lähin kauppa? | Where is the nearest store?
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Think of 'Miss' asking 'where' something is.
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tuo --- too-oh --- tuo
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that | Example: Tuo kirja on minun. | That book is mine.
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Think of 'too' as in 'too far' to point at something specific.
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minut --- mee-noot --- ˈminut
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me (accusative form of 'minä') | Example: Hän näki minut kadulla. | He saw me on the street.
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Think 'minute' but with an 'm' at the end.
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me --- meh --- me
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we | Example: Me menemme kauppaan. | We are going to the store.
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Think of 'me' as a group of people saying 'we' together.
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ehkä --- EH-kha --- ˈeɦ.kæ
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maybe, perhaps | Example: Ehkä menemme elokuviin tänä iltana. | Maybe we will go to the movies tonight.
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Think of 'eh' as a hesitant sound, like when you're unsure.
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oletko --- OH-let-koh --- ˈoletko
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are you | Example: Oletko valmis? | Are you ready?
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Imagine asking someone 'Oh, let go?' to check if they are holding something.
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hyvin --- hoo-vin --- ˈhyʋin
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well | Example: Hän osaa laulaa hyvin. | She can sing well.
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Think of 'hive in' - bees work well together in a hive.
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vielä --- vee-eh-lah --- ˈʋie̯læ
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still, yet | Example: Hän ei ole vielä saapunut. | He has not arrived yet.
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Think of 'still' as 'vee-lah' like a villa that is still standing.
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kuka --- koo-kah --- ˈkukɑ
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who | Example: Kuka sinä olet? | Who are you?
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Think of 'Who could it be? Koo-kah?'
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anteeksi --- AHN-tehk-see --- ˈɑnteːksi
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sorry, excuse me | Example: Anteeksi, voisitko auttaa minua? | Sorry, could you help me?
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Think of 'ant' and 'excuse' combined to remember 'anteeksi' means 'sorry' or 'excuse me'.
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sinulle --- see-noo-leh --- ˈsinule
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to you | Example: Tämä on sinulle. | This is for you.
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Think of 'sending a signal to you'.
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jo --- yo --- jo
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already | Example: Olen jo syönyt. | I have already eaten.
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Think of 'yo' as in 'Yo, it's already done!'
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sinut --- see-noot --- ˈsɪnut
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you (accusative) | Example: Näen sinut huomenna. | I will see you tomorrow.
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Think of 'seeing you' as in 'see-noot'.
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tämän --- TAH-man --- ˈtæ.mæn
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this | Example: Pidän tämän väristä. | I like this color.
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Imagine pointing to something close and saying 'TAH-man, this one!'
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haluan --- HAH-loo-ahn --- ˈhɑluɑn
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I want | Example: Haluan kahvia. | I want coffee.
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Think of 'halo' and 'want' to remember 'haluan'.
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tänne --- TAHN-neh --- ˈtænːe
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here | Example: Tule tänne. | Come here.
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Think of 'tan' and 'ne' (knee) - 'tan' your 'knee' here.
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koska --- kos-kah --- ˈkos.kɑ
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because | Example: En voinut tulla, koska olin sairas. | I couldn't come because I was sick.
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You 'koska' (cause) something to happen.
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olemme --- oh-leh-meh --- ˈo.le.me
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we are | Example: Me olemme ystäviä. | We are friends.
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Think of 'Oh, let me' join the group, because 'we are' together.
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tehdä --- TEH-dah --- ˈte̞hdæ
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to do, to make | Example: Minun täytyy tehdä kotitehtäväni. | I need to do my homework.
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Think of 'tehdä' as 'to do' a task.
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meidän --- MAY-dan --- ˈmei̯dæn
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our | Example: Tämä on meidän talo. | This is our house.
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Think 'MAY I borrow OUR book?'
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tiedän --- tee-eh-dan --- ˈtie̯dæn
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I know | Example: Tiedän vastauksen. | I know the answer.
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Think of 'tie' and 'dan' (a person) knowing the way.
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tule --- too-leh --- ˈtu.le
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come | Example: Tule tänne heti! | Come here immediately!
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Think of 'too late' but you 'come' just in time.
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emme --- em-meh --- ˈemːe
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we don't | Example: Emme mene kouluun tänään. | We don't go to school today.
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Think of 'Emma' but with an extra 'e' at the end. Emma doesn't do it.
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saa --- sah --- sɑː
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gets; receives | Example: Hän saa lahjan. | He/she gets a gift.
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Think of Santa 'saa' (gets) gifts for everyone!
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paljon --- PAHL-yohn --- ˈpɑljon
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a lot, much | Example: Minulla on paljon töitä tänään. | I have a lot of work today.
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Think of 'pile on' - a lot of things piling up.
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anna --- ahn-nah --- ˈɑnːɑ
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give | Example: Voitko anna minulle kirjan? | Can you give me the book?
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Anna always gives.
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siellä --- see-el-la --- ˈsiɛlːæ
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there (in that place) | Example: Olen ollut siellä monta kertaa. | I have been there many times.
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Think 'see' + 'el' + 'la' = see the place over there.
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pois --- poys --- /pois/
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away | Example: Hän meni pois. | He went away.
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Think of 'poise' but when you're poised, you're ready to move away.
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täytyy --- TAU-tyu --- ˈtæy̯.tyː
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must, have to | Example: Minun täytyy mennä nyt. | I must go now.
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When you 'täytyy' do something, you 'tied' to it, you have to do it.
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sinulla --- see-noo-lah --- ˈsinulːɑ
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you have | Example: Sinulla on kaunis talo. | You have a beautiful house.
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Think of 'sin' + 'ulla' (like 'you'll have')
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eivät --- ay-vaht --- ˈeiʋæt
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they do not | Example: He eivät halua mennä ulos. | They do not want to go outside.
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Imagine 'ay' as 'they' and 'vaht' as 'not'.
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tätä --- TAH-tah --- ˈtætæ
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this | Example: Voitko ojentaa minulle tätä? | Can you hand me this?
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Think 'ta-da!' when presenting 'this'!
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tulee --- too-leh --- ˈtu.le
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comes | Example: Hän tulee kotiin myöhään. | He comes home late.
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Think of 'too late' - when someone 'comes' too late.
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ennen --- EHN-nehn --- /ˈenːen/
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before | Example: Tulen kotiin ennen iltaa. | I will come home before evening.
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Think of 'in the end' but reverse it to 'before'.
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aina --- ai-na --- ˈɑi.nɑ
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always | Example: Hän on aina ajoissa. | He is always on time.
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Think of 'Aina' as 'Ain't never changing' because it means always.
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siinä --- see-nah --- ˈsiːnæ
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there, in it | Example: Siinä on kaikki, mitä tarvitset. | There is everything you need.
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Think of 'see-nah' as 'see in it' to remember 'there, in it'.
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herra --- heh-rah --- ˈherːɑ
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mister, sir, lord | Example: Hyvää päivää, herra Virtanen! | Good day, Mr. Virtanen!
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Think of 'Herr' in German, which also means 'mister' or 'sir'.
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takaisin --- tah-kai-sin --- ˈtɑkɑiˌsin
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back, return | Example: Haluan mennä takaisin kotiin. | I want to go back home.
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Think of 'taking a sin' back or returning it.
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eikö --- AY-koh --- ˈei.kø
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isn't it | Example: Tämä on hyvä idea, eikö? | This is a good idea, isn't it?
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Think of 'echo' questioning back 'isn't it?'
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enää --- eh-nah --- ˈenɑː
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no longer, anymore | Example: En halua enää kahvia. | I don't want coffee anymore.
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Think of 'end' - when something ends, it's no longer happening.
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te --- teh --- te
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you (plural) | Example: Te olette ystäviä. | You are friends.
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Think of 'te' as 'team' - addressing a group.
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selvä --- sel-va --- ˈselvæ
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clear, obvious | Example: Asia on nyt selvä. | The matter is now clear.
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Think of 'selvage' in sewing, which is the clear, finished edge of fabric.
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mistä --- MEE-stah --- ˈmistɑ
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from where | Example: Mistä sinä olet kotoisin? | From where are you from?
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Think of 'mystery' - where is it from?
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yksi --- uhk-see --- ˈyksi
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one | Example: Minulla on yksi koira. | I have one dog.
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Think of 'you see' only one thing.
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juuri --- yoo-ree --- /ˈjuːri/
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root | Example: Puun juuri on vahva. | The root of the tree is strong.
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Think of 'you' as the root of your own story.
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näin --- nah-een --- næin
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I saw | Example: Eilen näin kauniin auringonlaskun. | Yesterday I saw a beautiful sunset.
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Think of 'nah' as in 'nah, I saw it already'.
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kuinka --- koo-een-kah --- /ˈkuin.kɑ/
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how | Example: Kuinka voit? | How are you?
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Think of 'kuin' as 'queen' asking 'how?'
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halua --- hah-loo-ah --- ˈhɑluɑ
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desire | Example: Minulla on suuri halua matkustaa. | I have a great desire to travel.
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Think of 'halo' - something you deeply desire to have.
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pitäisi --- pi-tai-si --- ˈpitæi̯si
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should | Example: Sinun pitäisi tehdä kotitehtäväsi. | You should do your homework.
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Think of 'pita' bread - you should eat it!
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vai --- vie --- ʋɑi
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or | Example: Haluatko kahvia vai teetä? | Do you want coffee or tea?
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Think of 'vai' as a choice between options, like 'or' in English.
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koko --- koh-koh --- ˈkoko
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size | Example: Mikä on sinun kengän koko? | What is your shoe size?
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Think of 'cocoa' growing in size as it expands in hot milk.
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mennä --- men-nah --- ˈmenːæ
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to go | Example: Haluan mennä kauppaan. | I want to go to the store.
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Think of 'men' going somewhere.
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kaksi --- kahk-see --- /ˈkɑk.si/
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two | Example: Minulla on kaksi koiraa. | I have two dogs.
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Think of 'kaks' as 'twins' (two people).
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olin --- OH-leen --- ˈo.lin
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I was | Example: Olin eilen kaupungissa. | I was in the city yesterday.
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Think of 'old in' times when you were young.
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meillä --- may-ill-lah --- ˈmei̯lːɑ
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we have | Example: Meillä on koira. | We have a dog.
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Think of 'me' and 'illa' (like 'villa') to remember 'we have'.
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joku --- yo-koo --- /ˈjoku/
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someone | Example: Joku soitti minulle eilen. | Someone called me yesterday.
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Think of 'yo, cool' - you might say that to someone!
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koskaan --- KOS-kahn --- ˈkos.kɑːn
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ever | Example: Oletko koskaan käynyt Suomessa? | Have you ever been to Finland?
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Think of 'cosmic' - something that lasts forever.
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hänelle --- HAH-ne-leh --- ˈhænˌɛlːe
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to him/her | Example: Annoin kirjan hänelle. | I gave the book to him/her.
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Think of 'handing' something 'to him/her'.
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kai --- kai --- kai
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probably, maybe | Example: Hän tulee kai huomenna. | He will probably come tomorrow.
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Think of 'Kai' as someone who is indecisive, always saying 'probably' or 'maybe'.
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tästää --- tas-tah --- ˈtæs.tæ
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from here | Example: Lähdemme tästä. | We are leaving from here.
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Think of 'this' as in 'this place' to remember 'from here'.
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mies --- mee-ehs --- miɛs
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man | Example: Hän on mukava mies. | He is a nice man.
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Think of 'mister' – both start with 'm' and refer to a man.
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tietää --- tee-eh-tah --- ˈtie̯tæː
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to know | Example: Minä tiedän vastauksen. | I know the answer.
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Think of 'tea' and 'tah' as in 'ta-da' when you know something.
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aivan --- ai-van --- ˈɑiʋɑn
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exactly, completely, absolutely | Example: Se on aivan oikein. | That is exactly right.
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Think of 'I won' - when you win, you feel absolutely right!
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isä --- ee-sah --- ˈisæ
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father | Example: Isä on maailman paras. | Father is the best in the world.
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Think of 'Isa' as a short, affectionate way to call your dad.
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voin --- voh-een --- ˈʋoin
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butter | Example: Voitko antaa minulle voin? | Can you give me the butter?
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Think of 'voin' as 'I voin to spread butter on my bread.'
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ihan --- ee-hahn --- ˈi.hɑn
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quite, completely, really | Example: Tämä on ihan hyvä idea. | This is quite a good idea.
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Think of 'I am' being really something.
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joten --- yo-ten --- ˈjo.ten
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so, therefore | Example: Olen väsynyt, joten menen nukkumaan aikaisin. | I am tired, so I will go to bed early.
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Think of 'yo' and 'ten' things to do, so you need to plan.
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mene --- meh-neh --- ˈmene
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go | Example: Mene kotiin. | Go home.
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Imagine saying 'meh' to someone and then telling them to 'go'.
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totta --- toh-tah --- ˈtotːɑ
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true | Example: Se on totta. | That is true.
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Think of 'totally' as in 'totally true'.
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oikein --- OY-kehn --- ˈoi̯.kein
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correctly, right | Example: Teit sen oikein. | You did it correctly.
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Think of 'OK' as in 'all correct'.
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vähän --- va-han --- ˈʋæhæn
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a little | Example: Minulla on vähän rahaa. | I have a little money.
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Think of 'van' carrying just a little load.
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siis --- sees --- siːs
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so, therefore | Example: Olen väsynyt, siis menen nukkumaan. | I am tired, so I am going to sleep.
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Think of 'sees' as someone seeing the logical conclusion.
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entä --- EHN-tah --- ˈentæ
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what about | Example: Minä menen kauppaan. Entä sinä? | I am going to the store. What about you?
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Think of 'enter' a new topic or question.
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aika --- ai-ka --- ˈɑi.kɑ
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time | Example: Mikä aika nyt on? | What time is it now?
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Think of 'a clock' when you hear 'aika'.
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siihen --- see-hehn --- ˈsiːhen
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to it, into it | Example: Laita kirja siihen. | Put the book into it.
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Think of 'see hen' going into the coop.
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olette --- oh-let-teh --- ˈoletːe
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you are (plural) | Example: Te olette ystäviä. | You are friends.
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Think of 'oh let' as in 'oh let them be,' since 'olette' is 'you are' for more than one person.
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kuten --- koo-ten --- ˈku.ten
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like, as | Example: Hän on taitava, kuten odotettiin. | He is skilled, as expected.
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Think of 'kuten' as 'cute' in English, and you might say 'like' or 'as' in a cute way!
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äiti --- eye-tee --- /ˈæi̯ti/
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mother | Example: Äiti tekee ruokaa. | Mother is cooking.
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Think of 'eye' and 'tee' to remember how to say 'mother' in Finnish.
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hyvää --- hoo-vah --- ˈhyvæː
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good | Example: Hyvää huomenta! | Good morning!
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Think of 'hoo' as in 'who' and 'vah' as in 'lava'.
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teet --- teht --- teːt
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you (singular) do/make | Example: Sinä teet hyvää työtä. | You do good work.
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Think of 'tea' - you make tea.
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edes --- eh-dess --- ˈe.des
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at least, even | Example: En saanut edes yhtä pistettä. | I didn't get even a single point.
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Think of 'even the smallest deed' to remember 'edes' means 'even' or 'at least'.
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todella --- toh-deh-lah --- ˈto.de.lɑ
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really, truly | Example: Hän on todella hyvä laulaja. | She is really a good singer.
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Think of 'totally' to remember 'really, truly'.
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eikä --- ay-kah --- ˈei̯kæ
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nor | Example: Hän ei pidä kalasta eikä kanasta. | He doesn't like fish nor chicken.
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Think of 'ay' as in 'hey' and 'kah' like 'car' without the 'r'.
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voit --- voit --- ʋoit
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can, you can | Example: Voit tehdä sen. | You can do it.
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Think of 'victory' - when you win, you 'can' do anything!
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kukaan --- koo-kahn --- ˈkukɑːn
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anyone | Example: Onko täällä ketään? En näe ketään. | Is anyone here? I don't see anyone.
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Think of 'Who can?' as in 'Who can do this? Anyone!'
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aikaa --- ai-kah --- /ˈɑi.kɑː/
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time | Example: Minulla ei ole aikaa. | I don't have time.
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Think of 'a clock' when you need to remember 'aikaa' means time.
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haluat --- HAH-loo-aht --- ˈhɑluɑt
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you want | Example: Haluatko kahvia? | Do you want coffee?
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Think of 'halo' and 'want' something heavenly.
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kunnossa --- koon-noh-sah --- ˈkunːosːɑ
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in good condition, alright | Example: Kaikki on kunnossa. | Everything is alright.
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Think of 'kunnossa' like 'condition' - both start with 'con' sounds.
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minusta --- mee-noo-stah --- ˈminustɑ
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in my opinion | Example: Minusta tämä elokuva on todella hyvä. | In my opinion, this movie is really good.
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Think 'me no star' - in my opinion, I'm no star.
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itse --- eet-seh --- ˈitse
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self | Example: Hän teki sen itse. | He did it himself.
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Think of 'itself' but shorter.
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vaan --- vaan --- ʋɑːn
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but (used to contrast a previous statement) | Example: Se ei ollut helppoa, vaan vaikeaa. | It wasn't easy, but difficult.
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Think of 'but' as a 'van' that takes you in a different direction.
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myös --- myuhs --- myøs
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also | Example: Minä pidän kahvista, ja myös teestä. | I like coffee, and also tea.
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Think of 'my' and 'os' (like 'also' in Spanish 'también' which has 'os' sound)
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mukaan --- moo-kahn --- ˈmukɑn
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according to, along with | Example: Hän tuli mukaan juhliin. | He came along with to the party.
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Think of 'moo' (like a cow) and 'can' (like a tin can) to remember 'mukaan'.
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ulos --- oo-lohs --- ˈulos
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out | Example: Mennään ulos leikkimään. | Let's go out to play.
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Think of 'U' leaving 'los' (loss) behind.
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sillä --- sil-lah --- ˈsilːɑ
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because, for | Example: En voinut tulla, sillä olin sairas. | I couldn't come, because I was sick.
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Think of 'sill' as a reason 'for' something.
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sanoi --- sah-noy --- ˈsɑnoi
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said | Example: Hän sanoi, että tulee myöhässä. | He said he will be late.
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Remember it like 'sah-noi' sounds like 'said no' - someone who said something.
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kaiken --- kai-ken --- ˈkai̯ken
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everything | Example: Hän haluaa tietää kaiken. | He wants to know everything.
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Think of 'kaizen' (continuous improvement) in Japanese, which aims to improve everything.
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noin --- noyn --- ˈnɔin
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approximately | Example: Tapaamme noin kello viisi. | We will meet at approximately five o'clock.
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Think of 'no in' exact terms, just approximately.
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katso --- KAHT-soh --- ˈkɑtso
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look | Example: Katso tuota kaunista taivasta. | Look at that beautiful sky.
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Imagine a cat saying 'so, look!'
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tulla --- TOO-lah --- ˈtulːɑ
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to come | Example: Hän aikoo tulla juhliin. | He plans to come to the party.
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Think of 'tulips' coming up in spring.
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ettei --- et-tay --- ˈetːei
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so that not | Example: Hän teki sen hiljaa, ettei herättäisi ketään. | He did it quietly so that he wouldn't wake anyone.
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Think of 'et' as 'not' and 'tei' as 'to tie' something up, so 'so that not'.
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pidä --- pee-dah --- ˈpidæ
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hold | Example: Pidä kiinni tästä köydestä. | Hold onto this rope.
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Think of 'pita' bread holding all the good stuff inside.
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hänellä --- HAH-neh-lah --- ˈhænˌelˌlɑ
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he/she has | Example: Hänellä on koira. | He/She has a dog.
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Think of 'Hannah' having something.
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taas --- tahs --- tɑːs
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again | Example: Hän on täällä taas. | He is here again.
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Think of 'ta-da!' when something happens again.
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auttaa --- owt-tah --- ˈɑu̯tːɑː
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to help | Example: Hän haluaa auttaa sinua. | He wants to help you.
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Think of 'auto' (car) helping you get somewhere.
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päästä --- paa-eh-staa --- /ˈpæːstæ/
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to get, to reach, to be able to | Example: Hän haluaa päästä kotiin ajoissa. | He wants to get home on time.
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Think of 'past' - you get past something.
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jälkeen --- YAEL-kehn --- /ˈjæl.keːn/
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after | Example: Tulen kotiin töiden jälkeen. | I will come home after work.
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Think of 'yell-kin' after you finish a race.
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tänään --- teh-nahn --- ˈtænæːn
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today | Example: Tänään on kaunis päivä. | Today is a beautiful day.
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Think of 'ten' (like the number) and 'an' (like an article) happening today.
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etkö --- et-koh --- ˈet.kø
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don't you | Example: Etkö tule mukaan? | Don't you come along?
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Imagine someone asking 'Don't you know?' while pointing at an 'et' (extraterrestrial) toy.
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pahoillani --- pah-hoi-lah-nee --- /ˈpɑhoilːɑni/
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sorry | Example: Olen todella pahoillani tapahtuneesta. | I am really sorry about what happened.
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Think of 'pah!' as an expression of regret.
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sinusta --- see-noo-stah --- ˈsi.nus.tɑ
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about you | Example: Mitä mieltä sinusta ollaan? | What do people think about you?
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Think of 'sin' + 'usta' (like 'about' in Spanish 'usted' for you)
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puhua --- poo-hoo-ah --- /ˈpuhʋɑ/
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to speak | Example: Hän osaa puhua suomea. | He can speak Finnish.
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Think of 'poo' and 'hoo' speaking to each other.
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vaikka --- vay-kah --- ˈʋɑikːɑ
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even though, although | Example: Hän tuli juhliin, vaikka oli sairas. | He came to the party, even though he was sick.
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Think of 'vikings' who keep going 'even though' they face challenges.
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heidän --- hey-dan --- ˈhei̯dæn
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their | Example: Heidän talonsa on suuri. | Their house is big.
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Think of 'hey Dan, that's their book!'
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niitä --- nee-tah --- ˈniːtɑ
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them | Example: Näin niitä eilen kaupassa. | I saw them yesterday at the store.
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Think of 'neat' things you want to keep, so you say 'I want them'.
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kerro --- kehr-roh --- ˈkerːo
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tell | Example: Kerro minulle tarina. | Tell me a story.
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Think of 'carrow' as in 'carrow me the story' to remember 'tell'.
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tuli --- too-lee --- ˈtuli
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fire | Example: Leirinuotio syttyi nopeasti, ja tuli oli kirkas. | The campfire ignited quickly, and the fire was bright.
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Think of 'tool' to light a fire.
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liian --- lee-ahn --- /ˈliːɑn/
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too (as in 'too much') | Example: Tämä kahvi on liian kuuma juotavaksi. | This coffee is too hot to drink.
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Remember 'liian' as 'lee-ahn' because it's 'too' much to handle.
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kotiin --- koh-teen --- ˈkotiːn
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home | Example: Menin kotiin pitkän päivän jälkeen. | I went home after a long day.
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Think of 'cozy' – home is where you feel cozy!
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teidän --- tay-dan --- ˈtei̯dæn
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your (plural or formal) | Example: Onko tämä teidän koira? | Is this your dog?
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Think of 'they' and 'dan' to remember 'your' in a group.
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kiinni --- kee-nee --- ˈkiːnːi
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closed, shut, stuck | Example: Ovi on kiinni. | The door is closed.
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Think 'key in' to lock or close something.
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tee --- teh --- /ˈteː/
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tea | Example: Haluatko kupin teetä? | Do you want a cup of tea?
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Think of 'tea' but with an extra 'e' at the end!
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näyttää --- NAU-tah --- ˈnæyt.tæː
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to show, to appear | Example: Hän haluaa näyttää meille uuden talonsa. | He wants to show us his new house.
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Think of 'show' as 'NAU-tah' like 'now-ta' show it!
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meitä --- MAY-tah --- ˈmeitɑ
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us | Example: He auttavat meitä. | They help us.
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Think of 'may' and 'ta' (like 'ta-da') to remember 'us'.
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muuta --- moo-tah --- ˈmuːtɑ
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other, else | Example: Onko sinulla muuta kysyttävää? | Do you have any other questions?
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Think of 'moot' things that are irrelevant, so you need 'other' options.
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vuotta --- voo-aht-tah --- ˈʋuotːɑ
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years | Example: Olen asunut täällä viisi vuotta. | I have lived here for five years.
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Think of 'voo' as in 'voodoo' and 'aht' like 'art' with an extra 't'.
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mennään --- men-naan --- ˈmenːæːn
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let's go | Example: Mennään elokuviin! | Let's go to the movies!
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Think of 'men' and 'naan' bread going together.
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nähdä --- NAH-dah --- /ˈnæh.dæ/
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to see | Example: Haluan nähdä auringonlaskun. | I want to see the sunset.
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Imagine you need to 'see' to find 'nah' in the dark.
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heti --- heh-tee --- ˈheti
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immediately | Example: Tulen heti takaisin. | I will come back immediately.
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Think of 'he' running 'ti' (time) immediately.
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ilman --- eel-mahn --- /ˈil.mɑn/
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without | Example: En voi elää ilman sinua. | I can't live without you.
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Think of 'ill man' who is without health.
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nämä --- NEH-mah --- ˈnæmæ
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these | Example: Nämä kirjat ovat mielenkiintoisia. | These books are interesting.
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Think of 'name' with an 'a' at the end, like naming 'these' items.
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haluatko --- HAH-loo-aht-koh --- ˈhɑluɑtko
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do you want | Example: Haluatko kahvia? | Do you want coffee?
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Think of 'halo' (like an angel's halo) and 'at' (like asking someone if they want something).
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sinne --- sin-neh --- ˈsinːe
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there (to that place) | Example: Mennään sinne nyt. | Let's go there now.
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Think of 'sin' leading you 'there'.
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saat --- saht --- sɑːt
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you get | Example: Kun teet hyvää työtä, saat palkinnon. | When you do good work, you get a reward.
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Think of 'sought' - you sought it, now you get it!
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ette --- et-teh --- ˈetːe
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you (plural) don't | Example: Te ette syönyt aamiaista. | You (plural) didn't eat breakfast.
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Think of 'et' as 'you' and 'te' as 'don't' to remember it means 'you don't'.
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sanoa --- sah-noh-ah --- ˈsɑnoɑ
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to say | Example: Hän haluaa sanoa jotain tärkeää. | He wants to say something important.
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Sano sounds like 'say no' - to say something.
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tapahtui --- TAH-pah-too-ee --- ˈtɑpɑhtu.i
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happened | Example: Jotain outoa tapahtui eilen. | Something strange happened yesterday.
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Think of 'TAH-pah-too-ee' as 'TAH-pah-to-you' - something that happened to you.
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varmasti --- VAR-mas-tee --- ˈʋɑrmɑsti
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certainly, surely | Example: Hän tulee varmasti huomenna. | He will certainly come tomorrow.
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Think of 'very' + 'must' to get 'certainly'.
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jotka --- yoht-kah --- ˈjot.kɑ
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which, that (relative pronoun) | Example: Nämä ovat ne kirjat, jotka halusin lukea. | These are the books that I wanted to read.
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Think of 'yo' and 'ka' as two friends pointing out something together.
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ota --- oh-tah --- ˈo.ta
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take | Example: Ota tämä kirja. | Take this book.
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Think of 'Oh, take it!'
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kolme --- kol-meh --- ˈkolme
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three | Example: Minulla on kolme omenaa. | I have three apples.
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Imagine three 'columns' standing in a row.
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antaa --- AHN-tah --- /ˈɑn.tɑː/
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to give | Example: Hän haluaa antaa sinulle lahjan. | He wants to give you a gift.
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Think of 'Santa' who gives gifts.
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tähän --- TAH-han --- ˈtæhæn
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here | Example: Laita kirja tähän. | Put the book here.
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Think of 'TAH' as in 'TAH-DAH! Here it is!'
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tiedät --- tee-eh-dat --- ˈtie̯dæt
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you know | Example: Sinä tiedät totuuden. | You know the truth.
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You 'tie' the knowledge together.
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odota --- oh-doh-tah --- ˈo.do.tɑ
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wait | Example: Odota hetki, tulen heti takaisin. | Wait a moment, I will be right back.
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Think of 'Oh, don't rush!' to remember 'wait'.
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menee --- meh-neh --- ˈmeneː
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goes | Example: Hän menee kouluun joka päivä. | He goes to school every day.
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Think of 'many' people going.
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tarvitse --- TAR-vi-tse --- ˈtɑr.ʋi.tse
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need | Example: Minä en tarvitse apua. | I don't need help.
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Think of 'tar' and 'vice' - you 'need' to fix a sticky situation.
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teitä --- tay-tah --- ˈtei̯tæ
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you (plural), roads (plural) | Example: Teitä on kutsuttu juhliin. | You (plural) have been invited to the party.
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Think of 'tay-tah' as 'you all' or 'multiple roads'.
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haluaa --- HAH-loo-ah --- ˈhɑ.lu.ɑː
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wants | Example: Hän haluaa jäätelöä. | He/She wants ice cream.
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Think of 'holla' when you want something.
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pian --- pee-ahn --- ˈpiɑn
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soon | Example: Tulen pian takaisin. | I will be back soon.
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Think 'piano' - you'll be playing it soon!
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kertoa --- KEHR-toh-ah --- ˈker.to.ɑ
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to tell | Example: Hän halusi kertoa meille tarinan. | He wanted to tell us a story.
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Imagine 'telling' a story in a 'car' (car-to-a).
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meidät --- may-daht --- ˈmei.dæt
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us | Example: Hän näki meidät puistossa. | He saw us in the park.
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Think of 'made us' to remember 'meidät' means 'us'.
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nähnyt --- nah-nut --- ˈnæhˌnyt
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seen | Example: Olen nähnyt tämän elokuvan aiemmin. | I have seen this movie before.
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Think of 'nah, not seen it' to remember 'nähnyt' means 'seen'.
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saada --- sah-dah --- ˈsɑːdɑ
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to get, to receive | Example: Voinko saada lasin vettä? | Can I get a glass of water?
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Think of 'Santa' bringing gifts, you 'get' or 'receive' them.
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täältä --- TAE-al-tah --- ˈtæːltæ
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from here | Example: Lähetän paketin täältä. | I will send the package from here.
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Think of 'tae' as 'take' something from here.
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teen --- tehn --- teːn
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I do | Example: Teen kotitehtävät heti koulun jälkeen. | I do my homework right after school.
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Think of 'teen' as a teenager saying 'I do' to chores.
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hänestä --- HAE-ne-sta --- ˈhænɛstɑ
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about him/her | Example: Pidän hänestä paljon. | I like him/her a lot.
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Think of 'Hannah's thoughts' to remember 'about him/her'.
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poika --- poi-ka --- /ˈpoi.kɑ/
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boy | Example: Poika leikkii pihalla. | The boy is playing in the yard.
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Think of 'poika' as a playful 'boy' playing with a toy.
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tehnyt --- TEH-noot --- ˈteh.nyt
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done | Example: Olen tehnyt kotitehtäväni. | I have done my homework.
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Think of 'tech' and 'new' - when something is 'done', it's 'tech' that's 'new'.
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luoja --- loo-yah --- ˈluo̯.jɑ
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creator | Example: Luoja loi maailman seitsemässä päivässä. | The creator made the world in seven days.
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Think of 'Loo, Yah!' as if you are excitedly calling out to the creator.
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sanoin --- sah-noin --- ˈsɑ.noin
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with words | Example: Hän ilmaisi tunteensa sanoin. | He expressed his feelings with words.
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Think of 'saying' something with words.
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tekee --- teh-keh --- ˈtekeː
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does, makes | Example: Hän tekee ruokaa. | He/She makes food.
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Imagine someone 'taking' action to 'make' something.
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sisään --- see-sahn --- ˈsisæːn
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in, inside | Example: Mene sisään, on kylmä ulkona. | Go inside, it's cold outside.
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Think 'see' and 'sahn' - you see something inside.
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enemmän --- EH-nehm-man --- /ˈenɛmˌmæn/
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more | Example: Haluan enemmän kahvia. | I want more coffee.
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Think of 'enormous' for something that is more.
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vastaan --- vah-stahn --- ˈʋɑstɑːn
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against | Example: Hän on vastaan tätä ehdotusta. | He is against this proposal.
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Think of 'vast' opposition.
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usko --- OOS-koh --- ˈusko
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faith, belief | Example: Hänellä on vahva usko parempaan tulevaisuuteen. | He has a strong faith in a better future.
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Think of 'us' having 'faith' together.
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heidät --- hey-daht --- ˈhei.dæt
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them | Example: Näin heidät eilen. | I saw them yesterday.
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Think of 'hey' and 'that' to remember 'them'.
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käy --- kae --- kæy
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goes, works, is fine | Example: Se käy hyvin. | It works well.
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Think of 'kay' as in 'okay' – it works, it's fine!
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tuolla --- too-oh-lah --- ˈtuo̯lːɑ
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over there | Example: Näetkö tuon talon tuolla? | Do you see that house over there?
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Imagine pointing 'too' far 'oh' 'la'nd.
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asia --- ah-see-ah --- ˈɑ.si.ɑ
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thing, matter, issue | Example: Tämä asia on tärkeä. | This matter is important.
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Think of 'Asia' as a continent full of 'things' and 'matters'.
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heitä --- hey-tah --- ˈhei̯tæ
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throw | Example: Heitä pallo minulle. | Throw the ball to me.
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Imagine saying 'Hey!' before you throw something.
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meille --- MAY-leh --- /ˈmei̯lle/
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to us | Example: Tule meille kahville. | Come to us for coffee.
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Think of 'mail' coming 'to us'.
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jonka --- yon-kah --- /ˈjonkɑ/
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whose | Example: Tyttö, jonka näit eilen, on ystäväni. | The girl whose you saw yesterday is my friend.
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Think of 'yon car' whose owner is unknown.
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varmaan --- VAR-mahn --- /ˈʋɑrmɑːn/
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probably | Example: Hän tulee varmaan myöhässä. | He will probably be late.
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Think of 'var' as in 'variable'—something that is likely but not certain.
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teille --- tay-leh --- ˈtei̯.le
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to you (plural) | Example: Tämä lahja on teille. | This gift is for you (plural).
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Think of 'tail' wagging to get everyone's attention.
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olit --- oh-lit --- ˈo.lit
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you were | Example: Sinä olit eilen myöhässä. | You were late yesterday.
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Think of 'old lit' stories you were told.
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takia --- tah-kee-ah --- ˈtɑkiɑ
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because of, due to | Example: Hän myöhästyi liikenteen takia. | He was late because of the traffic.
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Think of 'take ya' somewhere due to something.
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sano --- sah-noh --- ˈsɑno
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say | Example: Sano se uudelleen. | Say it again.
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Think of 'saying' something with 'sano'.
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sain --- sah-een --- sɑin
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I got | Example: Sain lahjan ystävältäni. | I got a gift from my friend.
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Think of 'saying' you got something.
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olivat --- OH-lee-vaht --- ˈo.li.vɑt
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were | Example: He olivat ystäviä. | They were friends.
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Think of 'olive' and 'vat' to remember 'were' in past tense.
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luulin --- loo-lin --- ˈluː.lin
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I thought | Example: Luulin, että se olisi helppoa. | I thought it would be easy.
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Imagine saying 'I thought' while loo-lin' around.
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hienoa --- hee-eh-no-ah --- ˈhie̯noɑ
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great, fine, excellent | Example: Tämä on todella hienoa! | This is really great!
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Think of 'high' as in high quality.
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ikinä --- ee-kee-nah --- ˈikiˌnɑ
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ever | Example: En ole ikinä nähnyt mitään vastaavaa. | I have never seen anything like it.
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Think of 'I can never forget' - 'I can never' sounds like 'ikinä'.
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voimme --- voi-meh --- ˈʋoimːe
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we can | Example: Voimme mennä elokuviin tänään. | We can go to the movies today.
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Think of 'voi' (butter) and 'me' (us) - butter us up, we can do it!
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tiedätkö --- tee-eh-dat-ko --- ˈtie̯dætko
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do you know | Example: Tiedätkö missä on lähin kauppa? | Do you know where the nearest store is?
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Think of 'tie' and 'dat' as in 'do you know where to tie that?'
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piti --- pee-tee --- ˈpiti
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had to, kept | Example: Hän piti lupauksensa. | He kept his promise.
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Think of 'pity' - you 'had to' feel pity or 'kept' feeling pity.
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tuon --- too-on --- ˈtuon
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I bring | Example: Minä tuon sinulle lahjan. | I bring you a gift.
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Think of 'tune' as in 'I bring a tune to the party.'
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rakastan --- rah-kah-stahn --- /ˈrɑ.kɑ.stɑn/
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I love | Example: Rakastan sinua. | I love you.
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Think of 'rock star' because you love them!
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olevan --- OH-leh-vahn --- ˈo.le.vɑn
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being | Example: Hän näyttää olevan onnellinen. | He seems to be happy.
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Think of 'being' as 'olevan' like 'olive on' a pizza, it exists there.
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varma --- var-ma --- /ˈʋɑrmɑ/
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sure, certain, confident | Example: Olen varma, että hän tulee. | I am sure that he will come.
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Think of 'very sure' to remember 'varma'.
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kuollut --- koo-oh-loot --- /ˈkuo̯lːut/
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dead | Example: Hän on kuollut. | He is dead.
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Think of 'cool out' as in someone is so cool, they've 'cooled out' permanently.
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joo --- yoh --- joː
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yes | Example: Joo, minä tulen mukaan. | Yes, I will come along.
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Think of someone saying 'yo!' in agreement.
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yhdessä --- YOO-dess-ah --- ˈyhdɛsːæ
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together | Example: Me teemme tämän yhdessä. | We will do this together.
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Think of 'you' and 'dessert' together.
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voisi --- VOY-see --- ˈʋoisi
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could | Example: Hän voisi auttaa sinua. | He could help you.
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Think of 'voice' - you 'could' use your voice to ask for something.
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ottaa --- oht-tah --- ˈotːɑ
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to take | Example: Hän aikoo ottaa kuvan. | He plans to take a picture.
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Think of 'taking' an 'oat' from a jar.
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kerran --- kehr-rahn --- ˈkerːɑn
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once | Example: Olin siellä vain kerran. | I was there only once.
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Think of 'Karen' doing something just once.
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mihin --- MEE-hin --- /ˈmiːhin/
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where to, to what place or position | Example: Mihin sinä menet? | Where are you going?
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Think of 'me' asking 'hin' (where) to go.
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juttu --- yoo-too --- ˈjutːu
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thing, story, matter | Example: Se on mielenkiintoinen juttu. | It is an interesting story.
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Think of 'jut' as in 'jutting out' - something noticeable or a story.
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tarvitsen --- tar-vit-sen --- ˈtɑr.ʋit.sen
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I need | Example: Tarvitsen apua. | I need help.
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Think of 'tar' as something you need to fix a road.
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lähteä --- LAH-teh-ah --- /ˈlæhteæ/
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to leave, to depart | Example: Minun täytyy lähteä nyt. | I have to leave now.
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Think of 'left' as in 'I left the place'.
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minne --- meen-neh --- /ˈminːe/
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where to | Example: Minne olet menossa? | Where are you going?
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Think of 'min' as 'my' and 'ne' as 'destination' - 'my destination' is 'where to'.
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yhä --- yuh-hah --- ˈyhæ
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still, yet | Example: Hän on yhä töissä. | He is still at work.
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Think of 'yuh-hah' as a cowboy still riding on.
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ajan --- ah-yahn --- ˈɑ.jɑn
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time | Example: Minulla ei ole paljon ajan. | I don't have much time.
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Think of 'a janitor' who manages time well.
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oikeassa --- oy-keh-ah-sah --- ˈoj.keˌɑs.sɑ
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right (correct) | Example: Hän oli oikeassa koko ajan. | He was right all along.
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Think of 'okay' when you are right.
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yhtä --- yoo-tah --- ˈyh.tæ
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equally, as | Example: He ovat yhtä hyviä. | They are equally good.
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Think of 'yoo' and 'tah' as equally important sounds.
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siksi --- seek-see --- ˈsik.si
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therefore | Example: Hän oli väsynyt, siksi hän meni nukkumaan aikaisin. | He was tired, therefore he went to bed early.
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Think of 'sick sea'; if the sea is sick, therefore, we should avoid it.
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tulen --- too-len --- ˈtu.len
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I come | Example: Tulen kotiin kello viisi. | I come home at five o'clock.
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Think of 'tooling' around and coming to a place.
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rouva --- ROH-vah --- ˈrou.ʋɑ
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Mrs. or madam, a respectful term for a married woman | Example: Rouva Virtanen on opettaja. | Mrs. Virtanen is a teacher.
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Think of 'row' and 'va' as in 'vow' - a married woman takes vows.
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tyttö --- tüt-tuh --- ˈtytːø
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girl | Example: Tyttö leikkii puistossa. | The girl is playing in the park.
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Think of 'tutu' which is often worn by little girls in ballet.
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tapahtuu --- tah-pah-too --- ˈtɑpɑhtuː
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happens | Example: Mitä täällä tapahtuu? | What is happening here?
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Think of 'tap a tune' - something happens when you tap a tune!
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hauskaa --- how-skaa --- ˈhɑu̯skɑː
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fun | Example: Meillä oli paljon hauskaa eilen illalla. | We had a lot of fun last night.
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Think of 'house' and add 'kaa' to make it fun!
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toinen --- toy-nen --- ˈtoi̯nen
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second; another | Example: Hän on toinen lapsi perheessä. | He is the second child in the family.
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Think of 'toy' and 'nen' as if you are referring to a second toy or another toy.
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pidän --- pee-dan --- ˈpidæn
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I like | Example: Pidän suklaasta. | I like chocolate.
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Think of 'pee-dan' as 'pee-dance' – you like dancing!
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silloin --- sil-loin --- ˈsilːoin
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then, at that time | Example: Olin koulussa silloin. | I was in school then.
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Think of 'still on' something—you're still on that time.
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tappaa --- tahp-pah --- ˈtɑpːɑː
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to kill | Example: Hän aikoi tappaa hirviön. | He planned to kill the monster.
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Think of 'tap out' in wrestling, but more extreme.
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teidät --- tay-daht --- ˈtei.dæt
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you (plural, accusative) | Example: Näen teidät huomenna. | I will see you (all) tomorrow.
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Think of 'they' + 'dot' to remember 'tay-daht' for 'you' in plural.
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nainen --- nigh-nen --- /ˈnɑi̯nen/
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woman | Example: Hän on nainen. | She is a woman.
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Think of 'nine' women dancing.
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valmis --- VAHL-mees --- /ˈʋɑlmis/
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ready | Example: Olen valmis lähtemään. | I am ready to leave.
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Think 'valiant' knights are always ready.
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rahaa --- rah-hah --- ˈrɑhɑː
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money | Example: Minulla on paljon rahaa. | I have a lot of money.
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Think of 'rah' as a cheer for earning money!
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teillä --- tay-lah --- ˈtei.læ
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on the roads | Example: Autoja on paljon teillä. | There are many cars on the roads.
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Think of 'tail' on the road.
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kauan --- KOW-an --- ˈkɑu.ɑn
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long (time) | Example: Olen odottanut sinua kauan. | I have waited for you for a long time.
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Think of 'cow' taking a long time to move.
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ihmiset --- EES-mee-set --- ˈih.mi.set
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people | Example: Ihmiset ovat ystävällisiä täällä. | People are friendly here.
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Think of 'I miss it' but with more people involved!
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teki --- teh-kee --- ˈteki
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did | Example: Hän teki sen eilen. | He did it yesterday.
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Think of 'techie' who did something tech-related.
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voinut --- voi-noot --- ˈʋoi̯nut
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been able to | Example: En ole voinut tulla aikaisemmin. | I haven't been able to come earlier.
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Think of 'voinut' as 'I have been able to avoid it.'
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pitänyt --- pee-tah-nuut --- ˈpitæˌnyt
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kept, held (past participle of 'pitää') | Example: Hän on pitänyt lupauksensa. | He has kept his promise.
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Think of 'pit' as in 'pit stop' where you keep or hold your car for a short time.
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joskus --- yos-koos --- /ˈjos.kus/
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sometimes | Example: Käyn joskus elokuvissa. | I sometimes go to the movies.
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Think of 'jostling' through time - sometimes you do, sometimes you don't.
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ensin --- en-sin --- ˈensin
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first | Example: Meidän täytyy ensin keskustella tästä. | We need to discuss this first.
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Think of 'ensign' as the first rank in the navy.
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olisin --- oh-lee-seen --- ˈo.li.sin
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I would be | Example: Jos olisin rikas, matkustaisin ympäri maailmaa. | If I were rich, I would travel around the world.
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Imagine saying 'Oh, listen!' to remind yourself that 'olisin' means 'I would be'.
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yksin --- ook-sin --- ˈyksin
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alone | Example: Hän vietti illan yksin. | He spent the evening alone.
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Think of 'you' being 'sin'-gle, hence alone.
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kulta --- kool-tah --- ˈkultɑ
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gold | Example: Hänellä on kulta kaulakoru. | She has a gold necklace.
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Think of 'cult' - a cult of gold!
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enkä --- en-kah --- ˈeŋkæ
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and not; nor | Example: En pidä kahvista enkä teestä. | I don't like coffee nor tea.
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Think of 'and' but with a 'no' twist!
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tohtori --- TOH-toh-ree --- ˈtohtori
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doctor | Example: Tohtori auttoi minua parantumaan. | The doctor helped me get better.
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Think of 'toh' as in 'toe' and 'tori' as in 'story' – a 'toe story' told by a doctor!
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tuota --- too-oh-tah --- ˈtuo̯tɑ
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that | Example: Voisitko antaa minulle tuota kirjaa? | Could you give me that book?
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Think of 'that' as something you want to 'tote' around.
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lopeta --- loh-peh-tah --- /ˈlo.pe.tɑ/
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stop | Example: Lopeta meluaminen! | Stop making noise!
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Think of 'low pet' - when you stop your pet from doing something.
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lisää --- lee-saa --- lisæː
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more | Example: Voinko saada lisää kahvia? | Can I have more coffee?
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Think of 'Lisa' wanting more cake.
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huomenna --- hoo-men-na --- ˈhuo̯menːɑ
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tomorrow | Example: Tapaamme huomenna. | We will meet tomorrow.
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Think of 'who' and 'men' planning something for 'tomorrow'.
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menen --- meh-nen --- ˈmenen
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I go | Example: Menen kauppaan. | I go to the store.
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Think of 'men' going somewhere.
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apua --- ah-poo-ah --- ˈɑpuɑ
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help | Example: Tarvitsen apua. | I need help.
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Think of someone calling for help: 'Ah, poo! Ah!'
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päivää --- pie-vah --- /ˈpæiʋæː/
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hello (good day) | Example: Päivää, kuinka voit? | Hello, how are you?
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Think of 'pie' and 'vah' (a twist on 'va-va-voom') to remember 'hello'!
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päivä --- pie-vah --- /ˈpæiʋæ/
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day | Example: Tänään on kaunis päivä. | Today is a beautiful day.
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Think of 'pie' and 'vah' as in 'va-va-voom' to remember 'day'.
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tällä --- tal-la --- ˈtælːæ
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with this | Example: Voitko auttaa minua tällä? | Can you help me with this?
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Think of 'tall' and 'la' as in 'la la la' to remember 'with this'.
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meni --- meh-nee --- ˈmeni
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went | Example: Hän meni kauppaan. | He/She went to the store.
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Imagine someone saying 'meh, I went anyway.'
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pari --- PAH-ree --- /ˈpɑ.ri/
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pair | Example: He muodostavat hyvän parin. | They make a good pair.
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Think of a 'pair' of shoes, 'pari' of shoes.
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kyse --- koo-seh --- ˈkyse
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question, matter, issue | Example: Onko tästä asiasta kyse? | Is this the matter in question?
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Think of 'quiz' - both involve questions!
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kertaa --- kehr-tah --- ˈker.tɑː
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times (as in multiplication or repetition) | Example: Hän toisti sen kolme kertaa. | He repeated it three times.
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Think of 'repeats' in a song or 'times' tables in math.
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oliko --- OH-lee-koh --- ˈo.li.ko
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was it | Example: Oliko se hyvä elokuva? | Was it a good movie?
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Think of 'Oli' asking 'was it' okay?
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älkää --- el-kah --- /ˈælkæː/
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do not (plural imperative) | Example: Älkää menkö sinne. | Do not go there.
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Think of 'elk' avoiding something in plural.
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tosi --- toh-see --- ˈtosi
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true, real | Example: Tämä tarina on tosi. | This story is true.
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Think of 'to see' the truth.
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myöhemmin --- myuh-heh-min --- ˈmyø̯hemːin
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later | Example: Näemme myöhemmin. | We will see each other later.
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Think of 'my' and 'later' as in 'my later plans'.
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tuntuu --- TOON-too --- ˈtun.tuː
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feels | Example: Se tuntuu hyvältä. | It feels good.
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Think of 'tune' your feelings.
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sai --- sigh --- sɑi
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got, received | Example: Hän sai lahjan. | He/She got a gift.
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Think of a sigh of relief when you finally receive something.
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nähdään --- NAH-dae-aan --- ˈnæh.dæːn
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see you (informal) | Example: Nähdään huomenna! | See you tomorrow!
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Think of 'nah' as in 'nah, see you later!'
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tavata --- tah-vah-tah --- ˈtɑʋɑtɑ
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to meet | Example: Meidän täytyy tavata pian. | We need to meet soon.
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Think of 'tavern' as a place to meet.
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niinkö --- neen-kur --- ˈniːŋkø
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really?; is that so? | Example: Niinkö? En tiennyt sitä. | Really? I didn't know that.
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Think of someone saying 'knee' and then questioning it with 'kur'.
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odottaa --- oh-doh-tah --- ˈɔdoˌtɑː
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to wait | Example: Hän odottaa bussia. | He is waiting for the bus.
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Think of 'Oh, don't rush' when you need to wait.
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uusi --- oo-see --- ˈuːsi
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new | Example: Ostin uuden auton. | I bought a new car.
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Think of 'oozing' with new possibilities!
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saanut --- sah-noot --- ˈsɑːnut
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received | Example: Hän on saanut kirjeen. | He has received a letter.
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Think of 'saw a nut' and you received it!
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jotta --- yoht-tah --- ˈjotːɑ
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so that, in order that | Example: Hän opiskelee kovasti, jotta hän menestyisi kokeessa. | He studies hard so that he will succeed in the exam.
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Think of 'yacht' (yoht) sailing so that you reach your destination.
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sanoit --- sah-no-it --- ˈsɑ.no.it
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you said | Example: Sinä sanoit, että tulet huomenna. | You said that you will come tomorrow.
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Remember: 'sanoit' sounds like 'say-no-it', which can remind you of 'you said'.
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milloin --- MEEL-loyn --- ˈmil.loin
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when | Example: Milloin tulet kotiin? | When are you coming home?
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Think of 'million' - 'When will I have a million dollars?'
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ainoa --- eye-no-ah --- ˈɑi.no.ɑ
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only | Example: Hän on ainoa lapsi perheessään. | He is the only child in his family.
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Think of 'only' one 'eye' (eye-no-ah)
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saan --- sahn --- sɑːn
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I get | Example: Joka joulu saan paljon lahjoja. | Every Christmas I get a lot of presents.
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Think of 'Santa' bringing gifts. You get presents from Santa.
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jonkun --- yon-koon --- /ˈjonkun/
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someone's | Example: Se on jonkun kirja. | It is someone's book.
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Think of 'yon-king' who owns something.
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alas --- ah-lahs --- ˈɑ.lɑs
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down | Example: Hän meni portaita alas. | He went down the stairs.
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Think of 'a lass' going down the hill.
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minäkin --- mee-na-keen --- ˈminækin
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me too | Example: Minäkin haluan jäätelöä. | Me too, I want ice cream.
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Think 'me too' but with a 'keen' twist at the end.
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halusin --- HAH-loo-seen --- ˈhɑ.lu.sin
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I wanted | Example: Halusin mennä elokuviin. | I wanted to go to the movies.
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Think of 'halo' and 'seen' – you 'wanted' to see a halo.
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yhden --- U-dehn --- ˈyðen
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one | Example: Otan yhden omenan. | I will take one apple.
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Think of 'one' as 'you then' - as in, it's just you, one person.
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paras --- pah-ras --- /ˈpɑ.rɑs/
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best | Example: Hän on paras ystäväni. | He/She is my best friend.
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Think of 'paradise' as the best place.
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vie --- vee-eh --- ˈʋie
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takes | Example: Hän vie kirjan kirjastoon. | He takes the book to the library.
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Think of 'vie' as 'vie-ing' for something, which involves taking it.
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ylös --- uu-loss --- /ˈyløs/
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up | Example: Mennään ylös! | Let's go up!
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Think of 'up' as 'you lost' gravity!
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etten --- et-ten --- ˈetːen
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that I don't | Example: Varmistin, etten unohtanut mitään. | I made sure that I didn't forget anything.
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Imagine you 'et' (ate) something 'ten' times, but you don't want to admit it.
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parempi --- pah-rem-pee --- /ˈpɑremˌpi/
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better | Example: Tämä on parempi vaihtoehto. | This is a better option.
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Think of 'pair' and 'em' being 'better' together.
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kuuluu --- koo-loo --- ˈkuːluː
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is heard; belongs | Example: Miten sinulle kuuluu? | How are you doing?
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It 'belongs' to be 'heard' in a conversation.
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osaa --- oh-sah --- ˈosɑː
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knows | Example: Hän osaa puhua suomea. | He knows how to speak Finnish.
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Think of 'oh, I saw' something and now I know it.
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asiaa --- ah-see-ah --- ˈɑ.si.ɑː
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matter, thing, issue | Example: Meidän täytyy keskustella tästä asiasta. | We need to discuss this matter.
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Think of 'a see a matter' to remember 'asiaa' means 'matter' or 'issue'.
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mikään --- mee-kahn --- /ˈmikæːn/
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anything, nothing | Example: En nähnyt mitään, en kuullut mitään, en tehnyt mitään. | I saw nothing, I heard nothing, I did nothing.
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Think of 'me can' do anything or nothing.
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silti --- seel-tee --- ˈsilt̪i
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nevertheless; still | Example: Hän oli väsynyt, mutta silti hän jatkoi työtään. | He was tired, but nevertheless he continued his work.
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Even if you spill tea, you still carry on.
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okei --- oh-kay --- oˈkei
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okay | Example: Kaikki on okei. | Everything is okay.
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Remember 'okei' sounds like 'okay'!
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jotakin --- yo-ta-kin --- ˈjɔtɑkin
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something | Example: Minulla on jotakin sinulle. | I have something for you.
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Think of 'yo' and 'kin' as in 'your kin' which is 'something' related to you.
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paikka --- pah-ee-kah --- /ˈpɑi̯kːɑ/
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place | Example: Tämä on kaunis paikka. | This is a beautiful place.
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Think of 'pack a' bag for a place.
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ketään --- keh-tan --- ˈke.tæːn
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anyone | Example: En nähnyt ketään kadulla. | I didn't see anyone on the street.
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Think of 'anyone' as someone you can 'catch' (ket) in a crowd.
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viime --- vee-meh --- ˈʋiːme
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last | Example: Viime viikko oli todella kiireinen. | Last week was really busy.
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Think of 'last' as the 'vee-meh' in line.
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ajattelin --- ah-yah-teh-lin --- ɑˈjɑtːelin
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I thought | Example: Ajattelin, että se oli hyvä idea. | I thought it was a good idea.
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Think of 'I thought about a jet in the sky'
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jota --- yoh-tah --- /ˈjɔtɑ/
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which, that | Example: Tämä on kirja, jota suosittelen. | This is the book which I recommend.
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Think of 'jot down' as in writing down something 'that' you need to remember.
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miehen --- mee-ehn --- ˈmiehen
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man's | Example: Tämä on miehen auto. | This is the man's car.
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Think of 'man' with a Finnish twist!
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ihmisiä --- eem-see-uh --- ˈih.mi.si.æ
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people | Example: Puistossa oli paljon ihmisiä. | There were many people in the park.
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Think of 'I see many people'.
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alkaa --- ahl-kah --- ˈɑlkɑː
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to begin, to start | Example: Kurssi alkaa ensi viikolla. | The course begins next week.
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Think of 'all cars' starting at the same time.
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tein --- tayn --- tein
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I did | Example: Tein sen eilen. | I did it yesterday.
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Think of 'teen' as in a teenager saying 'I did it!'
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ymmärtää --- um-mair-tah --- /ˈymːærˌtæː/
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to understand | Example: Ymmärrän suomea hyvin. | I understand Finnish well.
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Think of 'um' when you don't understand something, then 'air' when you finally get it.
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teit --- tayt --- teit
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you did | Example: Mitä teit eilen? | What did you do yesterday?
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Think of 'tate' but with a 'y' sound in the middle. You did it, Tate!
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hieman --- hee-eh-man --- ˈhie̯mɑn
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a little, slightly | Example: Voitko odottaa hieman? | Can you wait a little?
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Think of 'he-man' but just a little bit
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oletteko --- oh-let-teh-koh --- ˈoletːeko
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are you (plural/formal) | Example: Oletteko valmiita lähtemään? | Are you ready to leave?
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Imagine asking a group, 'Oh, let the co-mmunity answer!'
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hetki --- het-kee --- ˈhetki
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moment | Example: Odota hetki, tulen pian. | Wait a moment, I will come soon.
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Think of 'hectic' moments.
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kuuntele --- koon-teh-leh --- /ˈkuːntele/
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listen | Example: Kuuntele musiikkia. | Listen to music.
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Think of 'cool antenna' to listen better.
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muista --- moo-ee-stah --- ˈmuːi.stɑ
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remember | Example: Muista ottaa avaimet mukaan. | Remember to take the keys with you.
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Think of 'moo' like a cow, and 'i-stah' like a star you don't want to forget!
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ohi --- oh-hee --- ˈo.hi
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past, over | Example: Auto ajoi talon ohi. | The car drove past the house.
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Think of 'oh hi!' as you wave past someone.
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pieni --- pee-eh-nee --- /ˈpie̯ni/
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small | Example: Tämä on pieni talo. | This is a small house.
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Think of 'peanut' because peanuts are small.
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yli --- oo-lee --- ˈy.li
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over, above | Example: Lintu lentää yli talon. | The bird flies over the house.
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Think of 'y' as a bird flying 'over' the 'li' (like a roof).
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ymm�rr�n --- UHM-ahr-ran --- /ˈymːærːæn/
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I understand | Example: Ymm�rr�n, miksi olet vihainen. | I understand why you are angry.
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Think of 'understand' as 'under the ran' (rain).
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tullut --- TOO-loot --- ˈtulːut
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come, arrived | Example: Hän on juuri tullut kotiin. | He has just come home.
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Think of 'too late' but with an 'oo' sound, as if someone has just arrived.
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sama --- sah-mah --- ˈsɑ.mɑ
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same | Example: Heillä on sama auto. | They have the same car.
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Think of 'same' in English, just swap 'e' with 'a'.
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oikea --- OY-keh-ah --- ˈoi.keɑ
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right (direction), correct | Example: Käänny oikealle seuraavasta risteyksestä. | Turn right at the next intersection.
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Think of 'okay' to remember 'oikea' means 'correct' or 'right'.
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yritän --- yuh-ree-tan --- /ˈyr.itæn/
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I try | Example: Yritän parhaani. | I try my best.
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Think of 'yuh' as in 'yes' and 'ree-tan' as in 'return' - 'I try to return'.
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neiti --- nay-tee --- ˈnei̯ti
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miss, young lady | Example: Hyvää huomenta, neiti. | Good morning, miss.
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Think of 'neat' for a neat young lady.
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riittää --- ree-tah --- /ˈriːtːæː/
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to be enough, to suffice | Example: Yksi riittää kaikille. | One is enough for everyone.
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Think of 'ree' as in 'receipt' – you have enough to cover the bill!
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vanha --- VAHN-hah --- /ˈʋɑnhɑ/
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old | Example: Tämä talo on hyvin vanha. | This house is very old.
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Think of 'vintage' to remember 'vanha' means 'old'.
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minkä --- MEEN-kah --- ˈmiŋkæ
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which, what | Example: Minkä kirjan haluat lukea? | Which book do you want to read?
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Think of 'mink' and ask 'which one?'
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luulen --- loo-len --- ˈluːlen
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I think | Example: Luulen, että se on hyvä idea. | I think that is a good idea.
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Think of 'Lulu' thinking.
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saanko --- sahn-ko --- ˈsɑːŋko
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may I | Example: Saanko lainata kirjaasi? | May I borrow your book?
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Think of 'sahn' as in 'song' but with an 'a', and 'ko' as in 'co' from 'company'.
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haluaisin --- hah-loo-ah-seen --- ˈhɑluɑsin
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I would like | Example: Haluaisin kahvia. | I would like coffee.
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Think of 'halo' and 'I sin' - 'I would like' a halo even if I sin.
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tiennyt --- tee-en-nut --- ˈtie̯nːyt
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known | Example: En ollut tiennyt siitä mitään. | I had not known anything about it.
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Think of 'tied' knowledge.
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tulin --- too-lin --- ˈtu.lin
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I came | Example: Tulin kotiin myöhään illalla. | I came home late in the evening.
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Think of 'tool in' as in 'I came with a tool in my hand.'
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toivottavasti --- toy-voht-tah-vahs-tee --- ˈtoiʋotːɑˌʋɑsːti
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hopefully | Example: Toivottavasti sää paranee huomenna. | Hopefully the weather will improve tomorrow.
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Think of 'toy' and 'hope' - you hope for a toy!
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pyydän --- PUU-dan --- ˈpyːdæn
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I ask | Example: Pyydän anteeksi. | I ask for forgiveness.
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Think of 'plead' when you ask for something.
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voisin --- voi-sin --- ˈʋoi.sin
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neighbor | Example: Naapurini on hyvin ystävällinen voisin. | My neighbor is very friendly.
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Think of 'voice in' the neighborhood.
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otan --- OH-tan --- ˈo.tɑn
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I take | Example: Otan kirjan hyllyltä. | I take the book from the shelf.
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Think of 'Oh, I'll take that!'
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soittaa --- SOY-tah --- ˈsoitːɑ
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to play (an instrument), to call (on the phone) | Example: Hän osaa soittaa pianoa. | He can play the piano.
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Think 'soy' and 'ta' - you play music or call someone with joy!
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kanssasi --- kahn-sah-see --- ˈkɑnsːɑsi
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with you | Example: Haluan olla kanssasi. | I want to be with you.
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Think 'can-sassy' - someone being sassy with you.
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muuten --- moo-ten --- ˈmuː.ten
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otherwise | Example: Muista ottaa sateenvarjo, muuten kastut. | Remember to take an umbrella, otherwise you'll get wet.
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Think 'moo' like a cow, and 'ten' like the number; if you don't remember, otherwise you'll forget.
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jokin --- yo-kin --- /ˈjokin/
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something | Example: Minulla on jokin idea. | I have something in mind.
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Think of 'joking' about something.
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isäni --- ee-sah-nee --- ˈisæni
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my father | Example: Isäni on opettaja. | My father is a teacher.
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Think of 'Isa' (Father in Arabic) and add 'ni' to make it possessive.
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teemme --- teh-em-meh --- ˈteːmːe
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we do | Example: Me teemme sen yhdessä. | We do it together.
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Think of 'team' doing something together.
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voinko --- VOIN-ko --- ˈʋoiŋko
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can I | Example: Voinko auttaa sinua? | Can I help you?
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Think of 'voin' like 'voy' in Spanish (I go), and 'ko' as a question mark.
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kuoli --- koo-lee --- /ˈkuo.li/
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died | Example: Hän kuoli viime vuonna. | He died last year.
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Think of 'coolly' as in someone 'coolly' passing away.
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tarkoittaa --- tar-koi-tah --- ˈtɑrkoi̯tːɑ
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to mean, to signify | Example: Mitä tämä sana tarkoittaa? | What does this word mean?
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Think of 'target' – what you aim for is what you mean.
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nopeasti --- noh-peh-ah-stee --- ˈnopeɑsti
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quickly | Example: Hän juoksi nopeasti kotiin. | He ran quickly home.
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Think of 'nope' as in 'nope, I need to do this quickly!'
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asioita --- ah-see-oy-tah --- ɑˈsioitɑ
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things | Example: Minulla on paljon asioita tehtävänä. | I have many things to do.
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Think of 'a sea of things' to remember 'asioita' means 'things'.
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tulkaa --- tool-kah --- ˈtul.kɑː
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come (plural imperative form) | Example: Tulkaa tänne heti! | Come here immediately!
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Think of 'tool' and 'car' coming together.
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puhu --- poo-hoo --- ˈpu.hu
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speak | Example: Puhu hitaasti, kiitos. | Speak slowly, please.
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Think of 'poo' and 'hoo' - when you speak, you might say something funny or sad.
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minuun --- mee-noon --- ˈminuːn
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to me | Example: Luota minuun. | Trust me.
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Think of 'me' and 'noon'—'to me' by noon!
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tarpeeksi --- tar-peh-ehk-see --- ˈtɑrpeˌeksi
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enough | Example: Minulla on tarpeeksi rahaa. | I have enough money.
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Think of 'tar' and 'peek' - you have enough tar to peek through.
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irti --- EER-tee --- /ˈir.ti/
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loose, detached | Example: Koiran hihna on irti. | The dog's leash is loose.
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Think of 'ir' as 'in reverse' - when something is detached, it's like it's in reverse from being attached.
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läpi --- lae-pee --- ˈlæpi
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through | Example: Hän käveli metsän läpi. | He walked through the forest.
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Think of 'leap' through something.
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hyvältä --- hoo-vah-ltah --- ˈhyvæltæ
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good | Example: Tämä ruoka maistuu hyvältä. | This food tastes good.
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Think of 'hoover' (vacuum) cleaning well, making things good.
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kohta --- koh-tah --- ˈkohtɑ
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soon | Example: Tulen kohta takaisin. | I will be back soon.
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Think 'coming soon' to a theater near you!
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poissa --- poi-sah --- /ˈpoi̯sːɑ/
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absent | Example: Hän on tänään poissa koulusta. | He is absent from school today.
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Think 'poof!' and they're gone!
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iso --- ee-soh --- ˈi.so
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big | Example: Talo on iso. | The house is big.
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Think of 'ISO' settings on a camera to make a 'big' impact on photos.
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töitä --- tuh-ee-tah --- /ˈtøy.tæ/
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work, jobs | Example: Minulla on paljon töitä tänään. | I have a lot of work today.
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Think of 'to eat' because you work to eat.
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vasta --- vah-stah --- /ˈvɑstɑ/
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answer | Example: Voisitko antaa minulle vasta? | Could you give me an answer?
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Think of 'vast' knowledge needed to answer questions.
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kiltti --- KEEL-tee --- /ˈkiltːi/
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kind, nice, well-behaved | Example: Hän on todella kiltti lapsi. | He/She is a really well-behaved child.
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Think of 'kilt' – people in kilts are often kind and well-behaved!
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nimi --- nee-mee --- ˈnimi
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name | Example: Mikä sinun nimesi on? | What is your name?
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Think of 'name me' when you hear 'nimi'.
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täysin --- TAU-sin --- ˈtæysin
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completely, fully | Example: Olen täysin samaa mieltä. | I completely agree.
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Think of 'totally' as 'täysin' in Finnish!
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kunnes --- koon-nes --- ˈkunːes
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until | Example: Odota täällä kunnes palaan. | Wait here until I return.
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Think of 'coolness' that lasts until it fades.
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hiljaa --- HEEL-yah --- ˈhil.jɑː
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quietly, silently | Example: Puhu hiljaa, vauva nukkuu. | Speak quietly, the baby is sleeping.
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Think of 'heel' as in 'heel of a shoe' and imagine walking quietly.
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poliisi --- po-lee-see --- ˈpo.liː.si
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police | Example: Poliisi auttoi minua löytämään kadonneen koirani. | The police helped me find my lost dog.
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Think of 'police' with an extra 'i' at the end.
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viisi --- vee-see --- ˈʋiːsi
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five | Example: Minulla on viisi omenaa. | I have five apples.
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Think of 'V' for 'five' in Roman numerals.
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jossa --- yos-sa --- ˈjosːɑ
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where | Example: Talo, jossa asun, on vanha. | The house where I live is old.
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Think of 'yo' in 'yo-yo' and 'sa' in 'salsa' to remember 'where'.
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olisit --- oh-lee-seet --- ˈo.li.sit
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would be | Example: Jos olisit täällä, olisin onnellinen. | If you would be here, I would be happy.
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Think of 'Oh, Lee, sit!' - imagining someone asking Lee to sit down, which he 'would be' doing.
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halunnut --- hah-loo-noot --- ˈhɑ.lunːut
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wanted | Example: Hän on aina halunnut matkustaa Japaniin. | He has always wanted to travel to Japan.
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Think of 'halo' and 'nut' – you want a halo but get a nut instead.
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heille --- HEY-leh --- ˈhei̯.le
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to them | Example: Annoin heille lahjan. | I gave a gift to them.
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Think of 'Hey!' calling out to a group.
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tahansa --- TAH-han-sah --- ˈtɑhɑnsɑ
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any, whichever | Example: Voit valita minkä tahansa kirjan. | You can choose any book.
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Think of 'tahansa' as 'any task' you can handle.
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asti --- ahs-tee --- ˈɑs.ti
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until | Example: Odotin sinua kello kuuteen asti. | I waited for you until six o'clock.
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Think of 'a steep' hill you climb until you reach the top.
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ettet --- et-tet --- ˈetːet
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that you don't | Example: Muista ettet unohda avaimia. | Remember that you don't forget the keys.
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Imagine someone saying 'et-tet' like 'et-tet you forget!'
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kaunis --- kow-nis --- ˈkɑu.nis
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beautiful | Example: Hän on todella kaunis. | She is really beautiful.
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Think of 'cow' and 'nice' together to remember 'beautiful'.
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senkin --- sen-kin --- ˈsenkin
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you (insulting) | Example: Senkin hölmö! | You fool!
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Think of 'stinkin'' as in 'you stinkin'...'
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tulossa --- too-loh-sah --- ˈtuloˌsɑ
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coming | Example: Hän on tulossa kotiin. | He is coming home.
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Think of 'tulossa' as 'to-LOSS-ah'—you're coming to the loss, but in a good way!
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löytää --- loy-ta --- ˈløytæː
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to find | Example: Hän löysi avaimet pöydältä. | He found the keys on the table.
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Think of 'loot' - you find loot in a game.
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isäsi --- ee-sah-see --- ˈisæsi
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your father | Example: Isäsi on erittäin mukava mies. | Your father is a very nice man.
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Think of 'is a sea' - your father is as vast as the sea.
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käyttää --- KAYT-ta --- /ˈkæytːæ/
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to use | Example: Hän osaa käyttää tietokonetta hyvin. | He knows how to use a computer well.
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Think of 'kayak' - you 'use' it to travel on water.
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kuitenkin --- kwee-ten-kin --- ˈkui̯.ten.kin
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however | Example: Hän oli väsynyt, kuitenkin hän jatkoi työskentelyä. | He was tired, however, he continued working.
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Think of a 'cute' way to say 'however' - 'kwee-ten-kin'.
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oikeasti --- oy-keh-ah-stee --- ˈoj.ke.ɑs.ti
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really, actually | Example: Hän oikeasti piti siitä elokuvasta. | He really liked that movie.
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It's 'oikeasti' true!
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vuoden --- voo-den --- /ˈʋuo̯den/
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year | Example: Olen asunut tässä kaupungissa vuoden. | I have lived in this city for a year.
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Think of 'voodoo' but with a 'den' where you spend a year.
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ainakin --- ai-nah-kin --- ˈɑi.nɑ.kin
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at least | Example: Minun täytyy saada ainakin kahdeksan tuntia unta. | I need to get at least eight hours of sleep.
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Think of 'at least' you can 'kin' (kind of) do it.
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mukana --- moo-kah-nah --- ˈmukɑnɑ
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with, along, included | Example: Hän on aina mukana kaikessa. | He is always included in everything.
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Think of 'moo' (like a cow) and 'kana' (chicken in Finnish) going along together.
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rahat --- rah-haht --- ˈrɑhɑt
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money | Example: Minulla ei ole rahaa. | I don't have any money.
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Think of 'raha' as 'riches' and 't' at the end for 'treasure'.
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kuulostaa --- koo-lohs-tah --- ˈkuːlosˌtɑː
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to sound like | Example: Se kuulostaa hyvältä. | It sounds good.
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Think of 'cool sounds' when you hear something that 'sounds like' something else.
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miltä --- MEEL-tah --- ˈmiltæ
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from what, how does it look/feel | Example: Miltä tämä ruoka maistuu? | How does this food taste?
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Think of 'milestone' and how it feels to reach one.
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pakko --- pahk-koh --- /ˈpɑkːo/
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compulsion, necessity | Example: On pakko tehdä kotitehtävät ennen ulosmenoa. | It's necessary to do homework before going out.
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Think of 'pack' as in you must pack your bags. It's a necessity!
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yrittää --- oo-ree-tah --- ˈyr.it.tæː
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to try, to attempt | Example: Hän yrittää oppia suomea. | He tries to learn Finnish.
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Think of 'yeti' trying to climb a mountain.
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sellaista --- sel-lai-sta --- ˈselːɑistɑ
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such | Example: En ole koskaan nähnyt sellaista. | I have never seen such a thing.
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Think of 'sell ice' as something 'such' a thing you wouldn't normally do.
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kiva --- kee-vah --- ˈkiʋɑ
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nice, pleasant | Example: Tämä on todella kiva paikka. | This is a really nice place.
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Think of 'kiva' as 'keeps you happy' because it's nice and pleasant.
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samaa --- sah-mah --- ˈsɑ.mɑː
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same | Example: Meillä on samaa ruokaa. | We have the same food.
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Think 'sah-mah' sound like 'same-a'.
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dollaria --- DOH-lah-ree-ah --- /ˈdɔlːɑriɑ/
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dollar | Example: Hänellä on viisikymmentä dollaria. | He has fifty dollars.
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Think of 'dollar' with a Finnish twist at the end!
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neljä --- nel-ya --- /ˈnel.jæ/
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four | Example: Minulla on neljä kirjaa. | I have four books.
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Think of 'Nelly' the elephant who has four legs.
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kello --- keh-loh --- ˈkɛlːo
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clock | Example: Kello on seinällä. | The clock is on the wall.
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Think of 'ke' as 'key' to time and 'llo' as 'low' because clocks are often hung low on walls.
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pysy --- pu-su --- /ˈpysʏ/
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stay | Example: Pysy tässä, kunnes palaan. | Stay here until I return.
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Think of 'puppy' staying in one place.
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paska --- pah-skah --- /ˈpɑskɑ/
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shit | Example: Tämä ruoka maistuu ihan paskalta. | This food tastes like shit.
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Think of 'pass the... oh no!'
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ensimmäinen --- en-sim-eye-nen --- /ˈensimˌɑi̯nen/
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first | Example: Hän oli ensimmäinen, joka saapui paikalle. | He was the first to arrive at the scene.
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Think of 'ensign' as the first rank in the navy.
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kaveri --- kah-ve-ri --- ˈkɑʋeri
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friend | Example: Hän on minun paras kaveri. | He is my best friend.
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Think of 'cavern' where you and your friend explore together.
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mukava --- moo-kah-vah --- ˈmukɑʋɑ
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nice, pleasant, comfortable | Example: Hän on todella mukava ihminen. | He is a really nice person.
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Think of 'muk' as in 'mug' and imagine a nice, pleasant, comfortable cup of hot chocolate.
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sanoo --- sah-noh --- ˈsɑnoː
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says | Example: Hän sanoo, että on nälkäinen. | He says that he is hungry.
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Think of 'sanoo' as 'says' because it sounds like someone saying 'sanoo' in a conversation.
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kotona --- koh-toh-nah --- /ˈkotona/
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at home | Example: Olen kotona. | I am at home.
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Think of 'koto' as a cozy home.
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tunnen --- TOO-nehn --- ˈtunːen
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I feel | Example: Tunnen itseni onnelliseksi tänään. | I feel happy today.
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Think of 'tuning in' to your feelings.
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tarkoitat --- tar-koe-ee-tat --- ˈtɑrkoitɑt
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you mean | Example: Mitä tarkoitat? | What do you mean?
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Think of 'target' - when you aim at something, you mean to hit it.
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liikaa --- LEE-kah --- ˈliː.kɑː
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too much | Example: Hän söi liikaa kakkua. | He ate too much cake.
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Think of 'leak' - if something leaks too much, it's 'liikaa'!
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hitto --- hee-toh --- ˈhitːo
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damn | Example: Hitto, unohdin avaimet kotiin! | Damn, I forgot the keys at home!
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Hit the toe and say 'damn'!
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kuulin --- koo-lin --- ˈkuːlin
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I heard | Example: Kuulin, että sinulla on uusi työpaikka. | I heard that you have a new job.
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Think of 'cool in' - I heard it's cool in there.
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mieltä --- mee-el-tah --- ˈmie̯lːtɑ
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mind, opinion | Example: Hän on samaa mieltä kanssani. | He is of the same opinion as me.
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Think of 'miel' as 'mind' and 'tah' as 'thought'.
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melkein --- mel-kayn --- ˈmelkeɪn
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almost | Example: Olen melkein valmis. | I am almost ready.
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Mel can almost do it!
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näytä --- NAY-tah --- ˈnæytæ
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show | Example: Voitko näytä minulle, missä se on? | Can you show me where it is?
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Think of 'NAY' as in 'nay-sayer' and 'tah' like 'ta-da' when you show something.
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niistä --- nee-stah --- ˈniːstɑ
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to blow one's nose | Example: Muista niistä nenäsi ennen kuin lähdet ulos. | Remember to blow your nose before you go out.
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Think of someone saying 'nee' and then 'stah' when they need to blow their nose.
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kerron --- kehr-ron --- ˈkerːon
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I tell | Example: Kerron sinulle tarinan. | I tell you a story.
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Think of 'Karen' who always tells on people.
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kuullut --- koo-loot --- ˈkuːlːut
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heard | Example: Olen kuullut sen jo monta kertaa. | I have heard it many times already.
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Think of 'cool loot' you heard about.
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eilen --- ay-len --- ˈei̯len
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yesterday | Example: Eilen satoi vettä koko päivän. | Yesterday it rained all day.
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Think of 'Eileen' who always talks about what she did yesterday.
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varten --- VAR-ten --- ˈʋɑrten
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for, for the purpose of | Example: Ostin tämän kirjan sinua varten. | I bought this book for you.
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Think of 'var' as 'for' and 'ten' as 'ten purposes'.
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hieno --- hee-eh-no --- ˈhie.no
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fine, delicate, elegant | Example: Tämä on todella hieno mekko. | This is a really fine dress.
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Think of 'high-end' to remember 'hieno' as something fine or elegant.
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muut --- moot --- muːt
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others | Example: Muistan, mitä muut sanoivat. | I remember what others said.
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Think of 'moot point' - something that involves others' opinions.
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tunne --- TOO-neh --- ˈtunːe
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feeling, emotion | Example: Minulla on outo tunne tästä. | I have a strange feeling about this.
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Think of 'tune' into your feelings.
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siltä --- sil-tah --- ˈsiltɑ
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from it | Example: Otin kirjan siltä pöydältä. | I took the book from that table.
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Think of 'silt' as a bridge 'from' one place 'to' another.
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mä --- mae --- /mæ/
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I (informal) | Example: Mä menen kauppaan. | I am going to the store.
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Think of 'me' but with an 'a' sound.
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asian --- ah-see-ahn --- ˈɑ.si.ɑn
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matter, issue, thing | Example: Tämä on tärkeä asia. | This is an important matter.
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Think of 'an issue' as 'a thing' to discuss.
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sait --- sah-eet --- sɑit
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stingy, miserly | Example: Hän on todella sait, hän ei koskaan halua maksaa mistään. | He is really stingy, he never wants to pay for anything.
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Think of 'sight' - someone who is stingy doesn't want to 'see' their money go.
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kuulla --- koo-lah --- /ˈkuːlːɑ/
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to hear | Example: Voitko kuulla minua? | Can you hear me?
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Imagine you have to 'cool' your ears to 'hear' better.
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näen --- nah-en --- ˈnæ.en
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I see | Example: Näen sinut selvästi. | I see you clearly.
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Think of 'nah' as in 'nah, I see it now!'
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meistä --- MAY-stah --- ˈmeːstɑ
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about us | Example: Kirja kertoo meistä ja meidän seikkailuistamme. | The book is about us and our adventures.
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Think 'May stars' shine 'about us'.
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kertonut --- kehr-toh-noot --- ˈkertonut
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told | Example: Hän on kertonut meille tarinan monta kertaa. | He has told us the story many times.
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Think of 'carrot' (kert) and 'nut' - a carrot telling a nut something.
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eli --- eh-lee --- ˈe.li
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that is to say; in other words | Example: Hän on lääkäri, eli hän työskentelee sairaalassa. | He is a doctor, that is to say, he works in a hospital.
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Think of 'elaborate' to remember 'eli' means to explain or clarify.
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luulet --- loo-let --- ˈluːlet
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you think | Example: Luulet, että tiedät kaiken. | You think you know everything.
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Think of 'you let' your thoughts out.
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kapteeni --- kahp-teh-nee --- ˈkɑp.teː.ni
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captain | Example: Kapteeni ohjasi laivaa myrskyssä. | The captain steered the ship in the storm.
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Think of 'captain' steering a 'kap' (cup) of tea.
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tänä --- TAE-na --- ˈtænæ
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today | Example: Tänä päivänä on aurinkoista. | Today is sunny.
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Think of 'today' as 'tänä' in Finnish, like 'TAE-na' (sounds like 'today').
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pysty --- pus-tee --- ˈpystʏ
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upright, vertical | Example: Hän seisoi pystyssä koko esityksen ajan. | He stood upright throughout the entire presentation.
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Think of 'pyramid' standing upright.
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hauska --- HOW-ska --- ˈhɑu̯skɑ
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funny, amusing | Example: Elokuva oli todella hauska. | The movie was really funny.
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Think of 'house' parties being fun and amusing.
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haloo --- hah-loh --- ˈhɑloː
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hello (used when answering the phone) | Example: Haloo, kuka siellä? | Hello, who is there?
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Think of 'hello' but with a Finnish twist!
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kertoi --- kehr-toy --- ˈkertoɪ
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told | Example: Hän kertoi minulle salaisuuden. | He told me a secret.
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Think of 'car toy' that tells a story.
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toisen --- toy-sen --- ˈtoi̯sen
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another, other's | Example: Hän lainasi toisen kirjan. | He borrowed another book.
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Think of 'toy' and 'send' to remember 'toisen' means another or other's.
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jumala --- YOO-mah-lah --- /ˈjumɑlɑ/
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god | Example: Hän uskoo jumalaan. | He believes in god.
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Think of 'you' and 'ma' looking up to 'la' (the sky) for god.
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tehdään --- teh-dahn --- ˈteh.dæːn
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let's do | Example: Tehdään tämä yhdessä. | Let's do this together.
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Think of 'teh' as 'tech' and 'dään' as 'done' – tech done, let's do it!
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kanssani --- kahn-sah-nee --- /ˈkɑnsːɑni/
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with me | Example: Tule kanssani elokuviin. | Come with me to the movies.
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Think of 'can see' me when you're with me.
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auta --- ow-tah --- ˈɑu̯tɑ
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help | Example: Voisitko auta minua? | Could you help me?
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Think of 'auto' needing help when it breaks down.
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luuletko --- loo-let-koh --- ˈluːletko
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do you think | Example: Luuletko, että sataa huomenna? | Do you think it will rain tomorrow?
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Think of 'loo' and 'let' - Do you think you can 'let' it happen?
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pikku --- peek-koo --- ˈpikːu
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small, little | Example: Minulla on pikku koira. | I have a small dog.
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Think of 'peek' at something small.
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jopa --- yo-pah --- ˈjo.pɑ
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even | Example: Hän tuli jopa aikaisin. | He even came early.
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Think of 'juggling' even though it's not related!
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sieltä --- see-el-tah --- ˈsiɛltæ
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from there | Example: Hän tuli sieltä nopeasti. | He came from there quickly.
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Think: 'Sieltä, like a seal, coming from there in the ocean.'
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näytät --- nay-tat --- ˈnæy.tæt
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you show | Example: Näytätkö minulle tietä? | Can you show me the way?
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Think of 'nay' as in saying 'no' and 'tat' as in 'tattoo' - 'you show' your tattoo!
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paitsi --- pie-tsee --- ˈpɑit͡si
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except | Example: Kaikki tulivat paitsi hän. | Everyone came except him.
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Think of 'pie' being the exception to your diet.
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nuo --- nwoh --- nuo
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those | Example: Nuo kirjat ovat mielenkiintoisia. | Those books are interesting.
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Think of 'new' things over there.
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puhut --- poo-hoot --- ˈpuːhut
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you speak | Example: Sinä puhut suomea hyvin. | You speak Finnish well.
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Think of an owl saying 'hoot' when you speak.
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uskoa --- OOS-koh-ah --- ˈuskɔɑ
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to believe | Example: Minä haluan uskoa sinuun. | I want to believe in you.
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Think of 'us' and 'koa' (like the tree) - 'us' believing in 'koa'.
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äitisi --- ai-ti-see --- ˈæi̯tisi
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your mother | Example: Missä äitisi on? | Where is your mother?
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Think of 'AI' (artificial intelligence) and 'ti' (like tea) - your mother is smart and comforting.
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suoraan --- soo-rah-ahn --- ˈsuːrɑːn
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directly | Example: Kävele suoraan eteenpäin. | Walk directly forward.
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Think of 'straight on' to remember 'directly'.
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voitte --- VOI-teh --- ˈʋoitːe
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you can (plural/formal) | Example: Voitte tulla tänne huomenna. | You can come here tomorrow.
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Think of 'voi' (butter) and imagine you can spread it on anything!
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olimme --- OH-lee-meh --- ˈɔ.limːe
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we were | Example: Olimme eilen elokuvissa. | We were at the movies yesterday.
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Think of 'we were' as 'OH, we were there!'
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kanssaan --- kahn-sahn --- ˈkɑnsːɑn
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with him/her | Example: Hän meni elokuviin kanssaan. | He/she went to the movies with him/her.
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Think of 'can' and 'swan' together, like you can be with a swan.
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mikset --- MIK-set --- ˈmikˌset
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why don't you | Example: Mikset tule tänne? | Why don't you come here?
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Imagine someone asking 'Why don't you mix it?'
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uuden --- oo-den --- ˈuːden
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new | Example: Ostin uuden auton. | I bought a new car.
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Think of 'oo' as in 'ooh, something new!'
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päivän --- pie-vahn --- ˈpäiʋän
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of the day | Example: Tämä on päivän erikoisuus. | This is the special of the day.
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Think of 'pie' and 'vahn' (like 'van' with an 'h') to remember 'of the day'.
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aikaan --- eye-kahn --- ˈɑi.kɑːn
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time, period, era | Example: Me elämme mielenkiintoiseen aikaan. | We live in an interesting time.
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Think of 'eye' and 'khan' (like Genghis Khan) to remember this term related to time or era.
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kaikkea --- kai-keh-ah --- ˈkɑikːeɑ
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everything | Example: Hän haluaa kaikkea. | He wants everything.
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Think 'Kai' (like the name) and 'keah' (like 'care') for 'everything' you care about.
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eri --- eh-ree --- ˈe.ri
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different | Example: Heillä on eri mielipiteet. | They have different opinions.
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Think of 'error' – different from what you expected.
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yötä --- YOH-tah --- /ˈyø.tæ/
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night | Example: Hyvää yötä! | Good night!
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Think of 'yo' as a greeting you might give at night.
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osa --- oh-sah --- ˈo.sɑ
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part | Example: Tämä on tärkeä osa projektia. | This is an important part of the project.
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Think of 'part' of a puzzle.
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maksaa --- MAHK-sah --- ˈmɑk.sɑː
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to pay | Example: Minun täytyy maksaa lasku. | I need to pay the bill.
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Think of 'max' - you pay the max amount.
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minuuttia --- mee-noo-tee-ah --- ˈminuːtiɑ
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minute | Example: Odota yksi minuuttia. | Wait one minute.
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Think of 'minute' as a tiny 'minute' piece of time.
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tietenkin --- tee-ehn-keen --- ˈtie̯tɛnkin
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of course | Example: Tietenkin minä autan sinua. | Of course, I will help you.
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Think of 'tea and kin' - of course, you would have tea with your family!
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halusi --- hah-loo-see --- ˈhɑ.lu.si
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wanted | Example: Hän halusi mennä elokuviin. | He wanted to go to the movies.
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Think of 'halo' and 'see' - you 'wanted' to see a halo.
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ystäväni --- oo-stah-vah-nee --- ˈystævæni
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my friend | Example: Ystäväni on aina tukenani. | My friend is always there to support me.
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Think of 'you star, my friend' to remember 'ystäväni'.
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vuoksi --- voo-ohk-see --- ˈʋuoksi
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because of, due to | Example: Hän myöhästyi työn vuoksi. | He was late because of work.
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Think of 'vocal' - you explain something 'because of' a reason.
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menossa --- meh-noh-sah --- ˈme.no.sːɑ
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going, in progress | Example: Olen menossa kauppaan. | I am going to the store.
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Think of 'men' going somewhere.
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kuule --- koo-leh --- ˈkuː.le
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hear | Example: Kuule, mitä sanon. | Hear what I say.
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Think of 'cool ear' - you need cool ears to hear well!
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hullu --- HOO-loo --- ˈhulːu
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crazy | Example: Hän on aivan hullu. | He is completely crazy.
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Think of someone who is so 'hulking' crazy!
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tietysti --- tee-et-sti --- ˈtie̯tysti
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of course | Example: Tietysti tulen juhliin. | Of course, I will come to the party.
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Think of 'tied' to the course.
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maailman --- MAH-eehl-mahn --- ˈmɑː.il.mɑn
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world's | Example: Tämä on maailman paras paikka. | This is the world's best place.
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Think of 'my island' as the world's island.
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pojat --- poh-yaht --- ˈpojɑt
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boys | Example: Pojat leikkivät puistossa. | The boys are playing in the park.
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Think of 'Popeye' with a 't' at the end, and remember it's plural!
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tapahtunut --- tah-pah-too-noot --- ˈtɑpɑhtuˌnut
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happened | Example: Mitä on tapahtunut? | What has happened?
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Think of 'tapa' (event) and 'htunut' (happened).
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asiat --- ah-see-aht --- ˈɑsiɑt
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things, matters | Example: Kaikki asiat ovat tärkeitä. | All things are important.
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Think of 'assets' as things or matters you need to handle.
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toki --- toh-kee --- ˈto.ki
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of course, certainly | Example: Toki, voin auttaa sinua. | Of course, I can help you.
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Think of 'toki' as 'totally' agreeing.
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palaa --- pah-lah --- ˈpɑ.lɑː
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to burn | Example: Talo palaa kirkkaasti. | The house burns brightly.
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Think of 'pale' skin burning in the sun.
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auto --- ow-toh --- ˈɑu̯to
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car | Example: Minulla on punainen auto. | I have a red car.
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Think of 'auto' as in 'automobile'.
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sille --- SIH-leh --- ˈsilːe
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for it | Example: Annoin sille lahjan. | I gave a gift for it.
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Think of 'silly' but more serious: 'for it'.
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sanonut --- sah-noh-noot --- ˈsɑ.no.nut
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said | Example: Hän on sanonut sen monta kertaa. | He has said it many times.
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Remember, 'sano' sounds like 'say', and 'nut' is like 'not' - 'said not'.
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katsokaa --- kaht-soh-kah --- ˈkɑtsoˌkɑː
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look (imperative, plural) | Example: Katsokaa tätä kaunista maisemaa! | Look at this beautiful scenery!
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Think of 'cats' looking around curiously.
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soita --- soy-tah --- ˈsoi.tɑ
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to call (on the phone); to play (an instrument) | Example: Soita minulle huomenna. | Call me tomorrow.
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Think of 'soy' and then 'tah' as in 'ta-da' when you call or play music.
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kovin --- koh-vin --- ˈkoʋin
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very, extremely | Example: Hän on kovin kiireinen tänään. | He is very busy today.
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Think of 'covin' as a secret group doing things 'extremely' well.
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tarkoitan --- tar-koi-tan --- ˈtɑrkoitɑn
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I mean | Example: Tarkoitan, että meidän pitäisi lähteä nyt. | I mean, we should leave now.
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Think of 'target' when you're trying to explain what you mean.
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huomenta --- hoo-oh-men-tah --- ˈhuo̯menːtɑ
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good morning | Example: Huomenta! Miten voit tänään? | Good morning! How are you today?
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Imagine saying 'hoo' to a 'men' in the morning.
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kävi --- kae-vee --- ˈkæ.vi
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went | Example: Hän kävi kaupassa. | He went to the store.
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Think of 'cave' but with a 'k' and imagine someone went into a cave.
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elää --- eh-lah --- ˈe.læː
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to live | Example: Hän haluaa elää pitkän ja onnellisen elämän. | He wants to live a long and happy life.
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Think of 'elation' as feeling alive and happy.
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tarvitsee --- tar-vee-tseh --- ˈtɑrʋitˌseː
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needs | Example: Hän tarvitsee apua. | He needs help.
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Think of 'tar' as something you need to fix a road.
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uskon --- OOS-kohn --- ˈuskɔn
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I believe | Example: Uskon, että kaikki menee hyvin. | I believe that everything will be fine.
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Think of 'us' believing in something together.
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tervetuloa --- ter-ve-too-lo-ah --- ˈterʋeˌtuloɑ
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welcome | Example: Tervetuloa Suomeen! | Welcome to Finland!
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Think of 'Terry' welcoming you to a 'tool' shop.
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jätä --- YAH-tah --- /ˈjætæ/
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leave | Example: Älä jätä minua yksin. | Don't leave me alone.
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Think of 'Yah, ta!' as a quick way to say you're leaving.
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sanon --- sah-nohn --- ˈsɑ.non
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I say | Example: Sanon sen uudelleen. | I say it again.
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Think of 'saying' something in a 'sonorous' voice.
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tuntia --- TOON-tee-ah --- ˈtun.ti.a
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hour | Example: Odotin sinua tunnin ajan. | I waited for you for an hour.
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Think of 'tune' and how long it lasts – about an hour!
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jää --- yaa --- /jæː/
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ice | Example: Jää on kylmää. | The ice is cold.
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Think of 'yaa' as 'yay, it's ice!'
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menkää --- men-kah --- /ˈmenkæː/
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go (imperative, plural) | Example: Menkää ulos leikkimään. | Go outside to play.
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Think of 'men' going somewhere together.
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työtä --- tyuh-tah --- ˈtyø̯tɑ
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work | Example: Minulla on paljon työtä tänään. | I have a lot of work today.
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Think of 'tough task' to remember 'työtä' means work.
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hetkinen --- het-kee-nen --- ˈhetkinen
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moment, just a second | Example: Odota hetkinen, haen avaimet. | Wait a moment, I'll get the keys.
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Think of 'a second' as a 'tiny moment' in time.
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näe --- nah-eh --- ˈnæ.e
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see | Example: Näe maailma eri näkökulmasta. | See the world from a different perspective.
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Näe the world through your eyes.
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yhtään --- yuh-tah-an --- ˈytːæːn
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at all, any | Example: En näe yhtään mitään. | I can't see anything at all.
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Think of 'at all' as 'yuh-tah-an' in Finnish.
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löysin --- loh-oo-sin --- ˈløysin
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I found | Example: Löysin kadonneen avaimeni. | I found my lost key.
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Think of 'losing' something, but then you 'found' it again.
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tarvitsemme --- tar-veet-se-meh --- ˈtɑrʋitˌsemːe
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we need | Example: Tarvitsemme enemmän aikaa. | We need more time.
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Think of 'tar' as something you need to fix a road.
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jolla --- yol-la --- /ˈjolːɑ/
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dinghy, a small boat often used as a tender for a larger vessel | Example: Me menimme kalastamaan pienellä jolla. | We went fishing in a small dinghy.
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Think of 'yacht's little buddy' to remember it's a small boat.
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hätää --- hae-taa --- ˈhætæː
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distress | Example: Hän on hätää kärsimässä. | He is in distress.
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Imagine someone shouting 'Hey, ta-da!' in distress.
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sehän --- seh-han --- ˈse.hæn
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that | Example: Sehän on hyvä idea. | That is a good idea.
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Think of 'that hen' to remember 'sehän'.
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voitko --- vo-it-ko --- ˈvoi̯tko
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can you | Example: Voitko auttaa minua? | Can you help me?
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Think of a 'vote' + 'ko'ala asking if you can do something.
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terve --- TEHR-veh --- /ˈter.ʋe/
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hello; healthy | Example: Terve, kuinka voit? | Hello, how are you?
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Think of 'terrific' for both greeting and health.
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ai --- eye --- ɑi
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ouch | Example: Ai, satutin jalkani! | Ouch, I hurt my leg!
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Think of 'eye' as in 'ouch, my eye!'
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tiesin --- tee-eh-seen --- ˈtie.sin
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I knew | Example: Tiesin, että hän oli oikeassa. | I knew that he was right.
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Think of 'tie' as in 'tie a knot' and 'sin' as in 'sinning' because you 'knew' it was wrong.
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tapa --- tah-pah --- ˈtɑpɑ
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habit, custom, manner | Example: Hänellä on tapa juoda kahvia aamuisin. | He has a habit of drinking coffee in the mornings.
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Think of 'tap' as a habit you can't stop doing, like tapping your foot.
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minulta --- mee-nool-tah --- ˈminultɑ
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from me | Example: Hän pyysi apua minulta. | He asked for help from me.
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Think of 'min' as 'me' and 'ulta' as 'ultra' - 'from ultra me'.
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jättää --- YAT-tay --- ˈjætːæ
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to leave, to abandon | Example: Hän päätti jättää kaupungin ja muuttaa maalle. | He decided to leave the city and move to the countryside.
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Think of 'jet away' to remember 'leave' or 'abandon'.
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ensi --- en-see --- ˈɛn.si
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next, first | Example: Ensi viikolla menemme elokuviin. | Next week we are going to the movies.
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Think of 'ensign' as the first rank, or 'next in line'.
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sinuun --- see-noon --- ˈsinun
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into you | Example: Olen todella ihastunut sinuun. | I am really into you.
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Think of 'see noon' to remember 'into you' because love can make you see time differently.
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onnea --- OHN-neh-ah --- ˈonːeɑ
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good luck, congratulations | Example: Paljon onnea syntymäpäivänäsi! | Lots of good luck on your birthday!
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Think of 'on' as in 'on your side' for good luck.
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helvetti --- HEL-veht-tee --- ˈhelˌʋetːi
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hell | Example: Tuo paikka on kuin helvetti. | That place is like hell.
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Hell is hot like a 'helicopter' engine.
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yritä --- oo-ree-tah --- ˈyr.ɪ.tæ
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try | Example: Yritä parhaasi! | Try your best!
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Think of 'you try' but with a Finnish twist!
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lapset --- LAHP-set --- /ˈlɑpˌset/
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children | Example: Lapset leikkivät puistossa. | The children are playing in the park.
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Think of 'laps' as kids running around.
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lähellä --- la-hel-la --- ˈlæhɛlːæ
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near, close to | Example: Kauppa on lähellä kotia. | The store is near the house.
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Think of 'la' as 'la la la' - you're singing because you're happy someone is close by!
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saamme --- sahm-meh --- ˈsɑmːe
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we get | Example: Saamme tänään vieraita. | We get visitors today.
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Think of 'sahm-meh' as 'some' visitors we get.
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tavalla --- tah-vah-lah --- ˈtɑʋɑlːɑ
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in a way, manner | Example: Hän teki sen omalla tavallaan. | He did it in his own way.
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Think of 'tavalla' as 'a way' to get things done.
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muita --- moy-tah --- ˈmui.tɑ
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others | Example: Hän ei pidä muita ihmisiä. | He does not like other people.
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Think of 'moy-tah' as 'more tah' (more of others).
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hyvät --- HOO-vat --- ˈhyvæt
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good | Example: Hyvät ystävät ovat tärkeitä. | Good friends are important.
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Think of 'HOO' like an owl saying 'good' things.
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sellainen --- sel-lai-nen --- ˈselːɑi̯nen
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such, that kind of | Example: En ole koskaan nähnyt sellaista autoa. | I have never seen such a car.
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Think of 'sell' and 'line' to remember 'such' or 'that kind of' item you want to sell.
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päivänä --- pie-vah-nah --- ˈpäiʋænä
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day | Example: Tänä päivänä on aurinkoista. | Today is sunny.
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Think of 'pie' for a special 'day'.
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ongelma --- ong-el-ma --- ˈoŋɡelmɑ
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problem | Example: Minulla on ongelma tietokoneeni kanssa. | I have a problem with my computer.
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Think 'Oh no! Gel ma!' - a problem with gel.
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muistatko --- moo-ee-stat-koh --- ˈmuːistɑtko
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do you remember | Example: Muistatko, kun kävimme siellä viime kesänä? | Do you remember when we went there last summer?
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Think 'moo' like a cow asking if you remember!
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olkaa --- ohl-kah --- ˈol.kɑː
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be (imperative plural) | Example: Olkaa hiljaa! | Be quiet!
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Think of 'all call' to get everyone's attention to 'be' something.
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parasta --- pah-rah-stah --- /ˈpɑrɑstɑ/
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best | Example: Tämä on parasta, mitä olen koskaan maistanut. | This is the best thing I've ever tasted.
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Think of 'paradise' - it's the best place!
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viedä --- VYE-dah --- ˈʋie̯dæ
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to take, to carry, to transport | Example: Hän haluaa viedä koiran eläinlääkäriin. | He wants to take the dog to the vet.
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Think of 'via' as in taking something via a route.
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viimeinen --- vee-meh-nen --- ˈʋiːmeˌinen
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last | Example: Tämä on viimeinen kappale. | This is the last piece.
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Think of 'vee' as in 'we' and 'meh' as in 'meh, it's the last one.'
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niiden --- nee-den --- ˈniːden
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their | Example: Niiden talo on kaunis. | Their house is beautiful.
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Think of 'need' and 'den' to remember 'their'.
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suuri --- soo-ree --- /ˈsuːri/
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big, large | Example: Talo on todella suuri. | The house is really big.
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Think of 'soaring' high, which needs something big.
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sopii --- soh-pee --- ˈsopiː
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fits, suits, matches | Example: Tämä paita sopii sinulle hyvin. | This shirt fits you well.
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Think of 'soapy' clothes that fit perfectly after washing.
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annan --- AHN-nahn --- ˈɑnːɑn
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I give | Example: Annan sinulle kirjan. | I give you a book.
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Think of 'Anna' giving you a gift.
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oma --- oh-mah --- ˈo.mɑ
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own | Example: Tämä on minun oma taloni. | This is my own house.
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Think of 'own' as something you 'oh-mah' (own).
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soitan --- soy-tan --- ˈsoi.tɑn
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I play (an instrument) or I call (on the phone) | Example: Soitan kitaraa joka päivä. | I play the guitar every day.
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Think of 'soy' and 'tan' to remember 'soitan'.
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miestä --- mee-eh-stah --- ˈmi.e.stɑ
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man | Example: Näin miestä kadulla. | I saw a man on the street.
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Think of 'mister' with a twist!
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vauhtia --- vow-tee-ah --- ˈʋɑu̯htiɑ
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speed, pace | Example: Autolla on paljon vauhtia. | The car has a lot of speed.
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Think of 'vroom' for speed!
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välitä --- veh-lee-tah --- ˈʋæ.li.tæ
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to care | Example: Minä välitän sinusta. | I care about you.
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Think of 'valet' who takes care of your car.
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vaivaa --- vah-ee-vah --- ˈʋɑiʋɑː
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trouble, bother | Example: Hän ei halunnut vaivata sinua. | He didn't want to trouble you.
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Think of 'vaiva' as 'vex' - both start with 'v' and mean trouble.
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monta --- MON-tah --- ˈmon.tɑ
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many | Example: Minulla on monta ystävää. | I have many friends.
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Think of 'mountains' – there are many peaks!
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ihminen --- EEH-mee-nen --- ˈihminen
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human | Example: Jokainen ihminen on ainutlaatuinen. | Every human is unique.
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Think of 'Ihminen' as 'I am a human'.
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aamulla --- ah-moo-lah --- ˈɑːmulːɑ
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in the morning | Example: Herään aikaisin aamulla. | I wake up early in the morning.
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Think 'A.M.' for morning.
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heillä --- hey-lah --- ˈhei̯lːɑ
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they have | Example: Heillä on paljon kirjoja. | They have a lot of books.
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Think of 'hey' and 'lah' as in 'hey, they have it!'
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sanot --- sah-noht --- ˈsɑ.not
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you say | Example: Mitä sinä sanot? | What do you say?
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Think of 'say-not' to remember 'you say'.
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vuonna --- VWO-nah --- ˈʋuonːɑ
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in the year | Example: Hän syntyi vuonna 1990. | He was born in the year 1990.
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Think of 'year' as 'vuonna' like 'year one' (sounds similar).
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jäädä --- yaa-da --- /ˈjæːdæ/
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to stay, to remain | Example: Hän päätti jäädä kotiin tänä iltana. | He decided to stay home tonight.
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Think of 'jää' (ice) staying frozen and not moving.
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äitini --- eye-tee-nee --- /ˈæi̯tini/
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my mother | Example: Äitini on paras kokki. | My mother is the best cook.
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Think of 'eye' and 'teeny' to remember 'my mother'.
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tulevat --- too-leh-vaht --- ˈtu.le.vɑt
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they come | Example: He tulevat pian. | They come soon.
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Think of 'to leave at' a place, and then they come.
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huono --- hoo-oh-noh --- ˈhuo̯no
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bad | Example: Tämä ruoka on huono. | This food is bad.
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Think 'oh no' when something is bad.
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valmiina --- vahl-mee-nah --- ˈʋɑlmiːnɑ
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ready | Example: Olen valmiina lähtöön. | I am ready to leave.
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Think of 'Val' as a person always ready for action.
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hoitaa --- HOY-tah --- ˈhoitɑː
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to take care of, to manage | Example: Äiti hoitaa puutarhaa joka päivä. | Mother takes care of the garden every day.
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Think of 'hoist' - you lift and take care of things.
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miehet --- mee-eh-et --- ˈmiehet
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men | Example: Miehet pelaavat jalkapalloa. | The men are playing football.
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Think of 'men' as 'mee' (like 'me') with 'eh' and 'et' added.
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viitsi --- veet-see --- ˈʋiːtsi
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to bother, to care, to feel like doing something | Example: En viitsi mennä ulos tänään. | I don't feel like going out today.
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Think of 'wits' - If you have the wits, you care to do it.
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muka --- moo-kah --- ˈmukɑ
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as if, supposedly | Example: Hän on muka kiireinen. | He is supposedly busy.
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Imagine someone saying 'moo-kah' like a cow pretending to be something else.
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päälle --- paa-leh --- /ˈpæːlːe/
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on top of | Example: Laita kirja pöydän päälle. | Put the book on top of the table.
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Think of 'pile' on top of something.
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paremmin --- pah-rehm-meen --- ˈpɑrɛmːin
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better | Example: Hän tekee työnsä paremmin kuin ennen. | He does his job better than before.
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Think of 'pare' as in 'pair'—two things together are often better!
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kysyä --- koo-sue-ah --- ˈkysːyæ
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to ask | Example: Voinko kysyä sinulta kysymyksen? | Can I ask you a question?
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Think of 'kiss you' when you want to ask someone a question!
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unohda --- oo-noh-dah --- ˈuno̞hda̠
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forget | Example: Älä unohda ottaa avaimia mukaan. | Don't forget to take the keys with you.
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Don't 'un-oh' what you need to remember!
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lähdetään --- lah-deh-tan --- ˈlæhdeˌtæːn
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let's go | Example: Lähdetään nyt, tai myöhästymme elokuvasta. | Let's go now, or we'll be late for the movie.
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Think of 'let's head' out.
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väärin --- vaa-rin --- /ˈʋæːrin/
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wrong, incorrect | Example: Se on väärin. | That is wrong.
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Think of 'very wrong' to remember 'väärin'.
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samoin --- SAH-moh-een --- /ˈsɑ.mo.in/
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likewise, similarly | Example: Olen samaa mieltä, samoin kuin sinä. | I agree, likewise as you.
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Think of 'same way' to remember 'similarly'.
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rauhoitu --- row-hoo-too --- /ˈrɑuhoitu/
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calm down | Example: Rauhoitu, kaikki järjestyy. | Calm down, everything will be alright.
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Think of 'row' in a boat to calm your mind.
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aio --- ah-yo --- /ˈɑi.o/
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to intend, to plan | Example: Aion matkustaa ensi kesänä. | I intend to travel next summer.
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If you 'aio' to do something, you 'aim' to do it.
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teistä --- tay-stah --- ˈtei̯stɑ
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about you (plural) | Example: Mitä mieltä teistä ollaan? | What do people think about you (plural)?
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Think of 'taste' but with an 'ah' sound at the end.
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tulit --- too-lit --- ˈtuːlit
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you came | Example: Sinä tulit ajoissa. | You came on time.
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Think of 'too lit' as in you came to the party and it was too lit!
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luo --- loo-oh --- /luo/
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create | Example: Hän luo kauniita maalauksia. | He creates beautiful paintings.
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Think of 'glue' to create something.
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heistä --- hey-stah --- ˈhei̯s.tɑ
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about them | Example: Puhumme aina heistä. | We always talk about them.
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Think of 'hey' and 'star' to remember 'about them'.
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lapsi --- lahp-see --- ˈlɑp.si
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child | Example: Lapsi leikkii puistossa. | The child is playing in the park.
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Think of 'laps' around the playground, where children play.
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lähden --- LAH-den --- ˈlæhden
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I leave | Example: Lähden töihin aikaisin aamulla. | I leave for work early in the morning.
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Think of 'leaving' with 'läh' at the start.
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naisen --- nah-ee-sen --- ˈnɑi̯sen
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woman's | Example: Naisen hattu on kaunis. | The woman's hat is beautiful.
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Think of 'Nai' as in 'night' and 'sen' as in 'senior'. A woman's night senior.
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lähde --- LAH-deh --- ˈlæh.de
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source, spring (of water) | Example: Lähde on kylän tärkein vesilähde. | The spring is the village's main water source.
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Think of 'Lad' heading to the spring for water.
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aion --- eye-on --- ˈɑi.on
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I intend, I am going to | Example: Aion mennä kauppaan huomenna. | I intend to go to the store tomorrow.
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Think of 'eye on' something you plan to do.
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molemmat --- MOH-leh-maht --- ˈmo.le.mːɑt
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both | Example: Molemmat lapset haluavat jäätelöä. | Both children want ice cream.
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Think of 'mole' and 'mat' both being on the floor.
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naiset --- nah-ee-set --- ˈnɑi̯set
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women | Example: Naiset ovat tärkeitä yhteiskunnassa. | Women are important in society.
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Think of 'nice set' of women.
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pääse --- paa-seh --- ˈpæːse
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to get to, to reach | Example: En pääse kotiin ajoissa. | I can't get home on time.
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Think of 'pass' - you need to pass through to get to your destination.
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kahden --- kah-den --- ˈkɑhden
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between two; in pairs | Example: He istuivat kahden puun alla. | They sat between two trees.
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Think of 'two cups of coffee' (kahvi) shared 'between two' people.
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väliä --- va-lee-ah --- /ˈvæ.li.æ/
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difference, gap, interval | Example: Ei sillä ole väliä. | It doesn't make a difference.
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Think of 'valley' as a gap between mountains.
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mahtavaa --- mahtah-vah --- ˈmahtɑˌʋɑː
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awesome | Example: Tämä juhla on mahtavaa! | This party is awesome!
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Think of 'mighty' for something awesome.
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vaikea --- vai-keh-ah --- ˈʋɑi.ke.ɑ
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difficult | Example: Tämä tehtävä on todella vaikea. | This task is really difficult.
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Think of 'vaikea' as 'very complex' to remember it means 'difficult'.
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katsomaan --- kaht-soh-mahn --- ˈkɑtsoˌmɑn
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to watch | Example: Lähdetäänkö katsomaan elokuvaa? | Shall we go to watch a movie?
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Think of 'cats oh man' when you watch something cute.
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olleet --- OH-leht --- ˈolːeːt
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have been | Example: He ovat olleet ystäviä pitkään. | They have been friends for a long time.
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Think 'all-late' – they have been late often.
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aiemmin --- ai-ehm-meen --- ˈɑi.e̞mːin
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earlier | Example: Saavuin aiemmin kuin odotettiin. | I arrived earlier than expected.
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Think of 'aiming' to do something earlier.
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haluavat --- HAH-loo-ah-vaht --- ˈhɑluɑvɑt
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they want | Example: He haluavat mennä elokuviin. | They want to go to the movies.
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Think of 'halo' and 'want' – angels want something!
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tuossa --- too-oh-sah --- ˈtuo̯sːɑ
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there (in sight, within reach) | Example: Kirja on tuossa pöydällä. | The book is there on the table.
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Think of 'toss' something where you can see and reach it.
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käydä --- KAY-da --- /ˈkæy.dæ/
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to visit, to go | Example: Haluaisin käydä Suomessa ensi kesänä. | I would like to visit Finland next summer.
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Think of 'kayaking' to go visit a place.
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tiedämme --- tee-eh-dam-meh --- ˈtie̯.dæmːe
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we know | Example: Me tiedämme vastauksen. | We know the answer.
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Think of 'tied' information that 'we know'.
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syytä --- soo-tah --- ˈsyːtæ
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reason | Example: Onko sinulla syytä epäillä? | Do you have a reason to suspect?
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Think 'soot' as a reason for dirty chimneys.
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takana --- TAH-kah-nah --- ˈtɑ.kɑ.nɑ
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behind | Example: Auto on talon takana. | The car is behind the house.
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Think of 'taco' being behind in line.
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onneksi --- ON-neks-ee --- ˈonːeksi
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fortunately | Example: Onneksi sää oli kaunis tänään. | Fortunately, the weather was beautiful today.
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Think of 'on next' as in 'on the next fortunate event'.
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poikani --- poy-kah-nee --- ˈpoi.kɑ.ni
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my son | Example: Poikani on hyvin lahjakas. | My son is very talented.
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Think of 'boy' and 'knee' to remember 'my son'.
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vastaa --- vah-stah --- ˈʋɑstɑː
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answer | Example: Hän vastaa kysymykseen. | He answers the question.
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Think of 'vast' knowledge needed to answer questions.
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joita --- yoi-tah --- ˈjoitɑ
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which | Example: Nämä ovat ne kirjat, joita suosittelen. | These are the books which I recommend.
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Think of 'yo-yo' to remember 'which one?'
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töissä --- tu-ih-ssa --- ˈtøy̯sːæ
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at work | Example: Olen töissä tänään. | I am at work today.
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Think of 'toys' at work
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uudestaan --- oo-dess-taan --- ˈuːdesˌtɑːn
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again | Example: Voitko tehdä sen uudestaan? | Can you do it again?
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Think of 're-do' as in doing something 'again'.
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paha --- pah-ha --- ˈpɑhɑ
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bad, evil | Example: Tämä on todella paha tilanne. | This is a really bad situation.
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Think of 'pah!' as an expression of disapproval or something bad.
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antoi --- ahn-toy --- ˈɑn.toi
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gave | Example: Hän antoi minulle kirjan. | He gave me a book.
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Imagine giving a toy to someone: 'ahn-toy'.
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kaikkien --- kai-kee-en --- ˈkɑikːien
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of everyone, everyone's | Example: Se on kaikkien suosikki. | It is everyone's favorite.
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Think 'kai' as in 'kite' and 'kee' as in 'key' - everyone's kite key!
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voivat --- VOI-vaht --- ˈvoiʋɑt
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can, are able to | Example: He voivat tulla huomenna. | They can come tomorrow.
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Think of 'voi' as 'voyage' - you 'can' go on a voyage if you are able to.
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uutta --- oo-tah --- ˈutːɑ
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new | Example: Ostin uutta autoa. | I bought a new car.
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Think of a 'new' 'utensil' you just bought.
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menemme --- meh-nehm-meh --- ˈmenːemːe
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we go | Example: Me menemme kauppaan. | We go to the store.
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Men in a group go together.
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pidät --- pee-daht --- ˈpidæt
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you like | Example: Pidätkö sinä tästä kirjasta? | Do you like this book?
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Imagine you 'pee' when you 'like' something a lot!
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naimisiin --- nai-mee-seen --- ˈnɑi.miˌsiːn
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to get married | Example: He menivät naimisiin viime kesänä. | They got married last summer.
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Think of 'tying the knot' with 'nail-me-seen'.
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uudelleen --- oo-deh-lehn --- ˈuː.de.leːn
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again | Example: Voisitko toistaa sen uudelleen? | Could you repeat that again?
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Think of 're-do' as in doing something 'again'.
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ongelmia --- ong-el-mee-ah --- ˈoŋ.ɡel.mi.a
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problems | Example: Meillä on ongelmia tietokoneen kanssa. | We have problems with the computer.
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Think of 'Ong' as a character who always faces problems.
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ovi --- oh-vee --- ˈoʋi
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door | Example: Sulje ovi, kiitos. | Close the door, please.
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Imagine saying 'Oh, we need a door!'
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iltana --- eel-tah-nah --- ˈiltɑnɑ
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evening | Example: Tavataan iltana. | Let's meet in the evening.
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Think of 'ill' as in 'illuminate' and 'tana' sounds like 'tonight' – evening is when the night is illuminated.
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asiassa --- ah-see-ah-sah --- ˈɑ.si.ˌɑs.sɑ
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in the matter | Example: Hän on hyvin asiassa. | He is very involved in the matter.
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Think of 'assess a matter' to remember 'asiassa'.
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vittu --- vee-too --- ˈʋitːu
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fuck (a vulgar term used as an expletive or to express frustration) | Example: Vittu, unohdin avaimet kotiin! | Fuck, I forgot my keys at home!
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Think of 'vee too' frustrated with something.
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tärkeää --- TAR-keh-aa --- /ˈtær.ke.æː/
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important | Example: On tärkeää syödä terveellisesti. | It is important to eat healthily.
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Think of 'tar' as something sticky and important to avoid.
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voisit --- voh-sit --- ˈʋoːsit
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could | Example: Voisitko auttaa minua? | Could you help me?
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Think of 'voice it' when you 'could' say something.
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sisällä --- see-sal-la --- /ˈsisælːæ/
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inside | Example: Kissa on sisällä talossa. | The cat is inside the house.
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Think of 'inside' as being 'see-sal-la' (see-sal-la inside the house).
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ruokaa --- roo-oh-kah --- /ˈruo.kɑː/
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food | Example: Haluatko lisää ruokaa? | Do you want more food?
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Think of 'rook' as in a chess piece that needs food to move!
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haluatte --- hah-loo-aht-teh --- ˈhɑluɑtːe
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you (plural) want | Example: Haluatteko kahvia? | Do you (plural) want coffee?
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Think of 'halu' as 'hollow' - you want to fill the hollow space.
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muistan --- MOO-ee-stahn --- /ˈmuːistɑn/
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I remember | Example: Muistan sen päivän hyvin. | I remember that day well.
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You 'moo' like a cow when you remember something!
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sinulta --- see-nool-tah --- ˈsinultɑ
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from you | Example: Sain kirjeen sinulta. | I received a letter from you.
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Think of 'sin' (you) and 'ulta' (from).
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näitä --- nai-tah --- ˈnæi.tæ
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these | Example: Näitä kirjoja on mielenkiintoisia. | These books are interesting.
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Think of 'nigh' (close) and 'ta' (these things close to you).
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lähti --- LAH-tee --- /ˈlæhti/
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left, departed | Example: Hän lähti juuri ennen sateen alkamista. | He left just before the rain started.
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Think of 'left' as in 'left the party' - 'lähti' sounds like 'lefty'.
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etkä --- et-kah --- ˈet.kæ
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and you don't | Example: Sinä et syö etkä juo. | You don't eat and you don't drink.
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Imagine someone saying 'and you don't' while shaking their head.
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menet --- meh-net --- ˈmeːnet
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you go | Example: Sinä menet kauppaan. | You go to the store.
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Think of 'men' who 'go' on adventures.
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toimii --- toy-mee --- ˈtoɪ.miː
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works | Example: Tämä laite toimii hyvin. | This device works well.
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Think of 'toy me' - a toy that works!
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yritin --- yuh-ree-tin --- ˈyritin
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I tried | Example: Yritin parhaani, mutta en onnistunut. | I tried my best, but I didn't succeed.
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Think of 'You're it in' a game of tag. You tried to tag someone.
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tuskin --- toos-keen --- /ˈtuskin/
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barely, hardly | Example: Hän tuskin pystyy kävelemään. | He can barely walk.
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Think of 'tusk' - it's hard to find a tusk, so 'hardly'.
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saattaa --- sah-tah --- ˈsɑːtːɑː
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to accompany, to escort | Example: Hän saattaa minut asemalle. | He will accompany me to the station.
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Think of 'sah-tah' as 'saw a tah' (taxi) to escort you.
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tunnin --- TOO-neen --- ˈtunːin
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hour | Example: Kokous kestää tunnin. | The meeting lasts an hour.
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Think of 'tunnel' - time flies through a tunnel in an hour.
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ulkona --- OOL-koh-nah --- ˈulkona
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outside | Example: Lapset leikkivät ulkona. | The children are playing outside.
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Think of 'ultra' as in 'ultra outdoors' to remember 'outside'.
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taitaa --- tie-tah --- ˈtɑi̯tɑː
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to seem, to appear, to know how to | Example: Hän taitaa olla oikeassa. | He seems to be right.
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Think of 'tie' and 'tah' as in 'tie the knot' to seem or know how to do something.
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tarvitset --- tar-vit-set --- ˈtɑr.ʋit.set
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you need | Example: Tarvitset vettä pysyäksesi hydratoituna. | You need water to stay hydrated.
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Think of 'tar' and 'vitamins' - you need both to be healthy.
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kaikille --- kai-kee-leh --- ˈkɑi̯kilːe
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to everyone | Example: Hän jakoi karkkia kaikille. | He gave candy to everyone.
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Think 'Kai' (a common name) giving something to 'everyone'.
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onkin --- on-keen --- ˈonkin
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is fishing | Example: Hän onkin järvellä. | He is fishing on the lake.
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Think of 'on' as in 'on a boat' and 'kin' like 'kinfolk' fishing together.
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toimi --- TOH-mee --- ˈtoː.mi
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function, action, office | Example: Hänen toimi oli erittäin tärkeä projektin onnistumiselle. | His function was very important for the project's success.
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Think of 'to me' as in 'this action is important to me.'
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lapsia --- lahp-see-ah --- ˈlɑpsiɑ
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children | Example: Pihalla leikkii paljon lapsia. | There are many children playing in the yard.
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Think of 'laps' around a playground filled with children.
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kysymys --- KOO-soo-myoos --- ˈkysymys
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question | Example: Minulla on yksi kysymys. | I have one question.
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Think of 'kiss you, miss?' as a playful question.
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kuolla --- koo-ol-la --- /ˈkuo̯lːɑ/
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to die | Example: Hän pelkää kuolla yksin. | He is afraid to die alone.
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Think of 'cool' but with a 'la' at the end, and it's not so cool because it means 'to die'.
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sinäkin --- see-nah-keen --- ˈsinæˌkin
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you too | Example: Sinäkin voit tulla juhliin. | You too can come to the party.
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Think of 'sin' as in 'you too can sin'.
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aiot --- eye-oht --- ˈɑi.ot
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you intend | Example: Aiotko tulla juhliin tänä iltana? | Do you intend to come to the party tonight?
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Think 'eye on it' when you intend to do something.
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sä --- sah --- /sæ/
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you (informal) | Example: Mitä sä teet? | What are you doing?
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Think of 'sah' as a casual way to say 'you' in Finnish.
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tytön --- tu-tun --- ˈtytøn
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girl's | Example: Tämä on tytön lelu. | This is the girl's toy.
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Think of 'tutu' for a ballerina girl.
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oikeastaan --- oy-keh-ahs-tahn --- ˈoi̯keɑstɑn
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actually | Example: Oikeastaan en pidä kahvista. | Actually, I don't like coffee.
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Think of 'actually' as 'Oikea-ly' (like 'rightly' in Finnish).
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erittäin --- eh-rih-tain --- ˈeriˌtæin
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very | Example: Hän on erittäin ystävällinen. | He is very friendly.
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Think of 'extra' to remember 'very'.
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tehty --- teh-ty --- ˈtehty
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done | Example: Työ on tehty. | The work is done.
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Think of a task being 'tehty' (done) and ready to go.
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kunhan --- koon-han --- ˈkunhɑn
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as long as | Example: Voit tulla mukaan, kunhan olet ajoissa. | You can join, as long as you are on time.
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Think of 'coon' and 'hand' – you can hold a raccoon as long as it's tame.
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avaa --- ah-vah --- ɑˈʋɑː
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open | Example: Avaa ovi, ole hyvä. | Open the door, please.
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Think of 'a vase' that you need to open to put flowers in.
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kestä --- KEH-stah --- ˈkɛstɑ
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endure, last, withstand | Example: Sinun täytyy kestä vaikeudet. | You have to endure the difficulties.
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Think of 'kest' as 'quest' - you need to endure to complete a quest.
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elämä --- EH-lah-mah --- ˈelæmæ
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life | Example: Elämä on kaunista. | Life is beautiful.
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Think of 'elixir' as the essence of life.
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tappoi --- tah-poy --- ˈtɑpːoi
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killed | Example: Hän tappoi hyttysen. | He killed the mosquito.
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Think of 'tap out' in wrestling, where one is defeated.
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tekemään --- teh-keh-mahn --- ˈtekemæːn
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to do | Example: Hän meni ulos tekemään töitä. | He went outside to do work.
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Think of 'tech' (like technology) and 'man' - a tech man always has something to do!
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olemaan --- OH-leh-mahn --- ˈo.le.mɑːn
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to be | Example: Hän haluaa oppia olemaan rohkea. | He wants to learn to be brave.
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Think of 'ole' as in 'olé!' and 'maan' as in 'man'. To be a man!
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puoli --- poo-lee --- /ˈpuo̯li/
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half | Example: Ota puoli kakkua. | Take half of the cake.
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Think of 'pool' being split in half.
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etsin --- et-sin --- ˈet.sin
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viewfinder (a device on a camera showing the field of view) | Example: Käytän etsin löytääkseni täydellisen kuvan. | I use the viewfinder to find the perfect picture.
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Think of 'et-sin' as 'eternal search' for the perfect photo!
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ase --- ah-seh --- /ˈɑse/
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weapon | Example: Hänellä oli ase mukanaan. | He had a weapon with him.
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Think of 'ace' in a card game, which can be a powerful weapon.
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katsoa --- KAHT-soh-ah --- /ˈkɑt.soa/
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to look, to watch | Example: Hän haluaa katsoa elokuvaa. | He wants to watch a movie.
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Think of 'cat's eye' - cats are always looking around.
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hätänä --- HAE-tae-na --- ˈhætænæ
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emergency | Example: Mikä on hätänä? | What is the emergency?
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Think of 'hurry' in an emergency.
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täynnä --- TAY-oo-nah --- ˈtæynːæ
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full | Example: Lautanen on täynnä ruokaa. | The plate is full of food.
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Imagine a 'tin can' that is full to the brim.
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hyviä --- HU-vee-ah --- ˈhyʋiɑ
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good (plural) | Example: He ovat hyviä ystäviä. | They are good friends.
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Think of 'hyviä' like 'hyvee' (a good store) with an 'ah' at the end.
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auton --- ow-ton --- ˈɑu̯ton
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car | Example: Näin auton kadulla. | I saw a car on the street.
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Think of 'auto' as in automobile.
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lopettaa --- loh-peht-tah --- ˈlo.pe.tɑː
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to stop, to finish, to end | Example: On aika lopettaa työt tältä päivältä. | It's time to stop work for today.
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Think of 'low pet' – when you stop petting your dog, it gets low and sad.
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tulet --- too-let --- ˈtuːlet
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fires | Example: Nuotiossa palavat tulet valaisevat yötä. | The fires burning in the campfire illuminate the night.
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Remember 'tulet' as 'too-lit' because fires are too lit!
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voisitko --- voh-sit-koh --- ˈʋo.isit.ko
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could you | Example: Voisitko auttaa minua? | Could you help me?
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Think of 'voicing' a request politely.
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kuusi --- koo-see --- /ˈkuːsi/
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six; spruce tree | Example: Metsässä kasvaa monta kuusta. | There are many spruce trees growing in the forest.
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Think of 'six spruce trees' standing in a row.
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tyyppi --- tuu-pee --- ˈtyːpːi
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type, guy, character | Example: Hän on mukava tyyppi. | He is a nice guy.
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Think of 'type' as in 'type of person' or 'character'.
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hakemaan --- hah-keh-mahn --- ˈhɑ.ke.mɑːn
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to fetch, to get | Example: Hän lähti hakemaan maitoa kaupasta. | He went to fetch milk from the store.
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Think of 'hake' (as in fish) and 'man' going to fetch it.
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aikana --- ai-kah-nah --- /ˈɑi.kɑ.nɑ/
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during | Example: Hän opiskeli paljon tenttien aikana. | He studied a lot during the exams.
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Think of 'aik' as 'like' a clock ticking 'during' time.
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puhun --- poo-hoon --- ˈpuːhun
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I speak | Example: Minä puhun suomea. | I speak Finnish.
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Think of 'poo' and 'hun' (like honey) to remember 'I speak'.
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voisimme --- VOY-sim-meh --- ˈʋoisiˌmme
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we could | Example: Voisimme mennä elokuviin tänä iltana. | We could go to the movies tonight.
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Think of 'voice' + 'me' - 'We could use our voice'.
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toivon --- toy-von --- ˈtoi̯ʋon
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hope | Example: Toivon, että kaikki menee hyvin. | I hope that everything goes well.
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Think of 'toy' giving you hope when you're sad.
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elossa --- eh-loh-sah --- ˈɛlosːɑ
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alive | Example: Olen iloinen, että olet elossa. | I am happy that you are alive.
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Think of 'elo' as 'alive' and 'ssa' as 'in' – alive in Finnish!
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muuttaa --- MOO-tah --- ˈmutːɑː
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to change, to move | Example: Hän päätti muuttaa uuteen kaupunkiin. | He decided to move to a new city.
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Change your 'moo' location.
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laita --- lah-ee-tah --- ˈlɑi̯tɑ
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side, edge, border | Example: Älä mene liian lähelle laitaa. | Don't go too close to the edge.
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Think of 'lay it' on the edge.
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hoidan --- hoy-dahn --- ˈhoidɑn
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I take care of | Example: Hoidan puutarhaa joka päivä. | I take care of the garden every day.
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Think of 'hoist' because you lift someone's spirits by taking care of them.
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alkoi --- ahl-koy --- /ˈɑl.koi/
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started | Example: Hän alkoi nauraa. | He started to laugh.
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Think of 'all coy' people at the start of a shy conversation.
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istu --- ees-too --- ˈistu
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sit | Example: Istu alas ja rentoudu. | Sit down and relax.
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Think of 'sit' as 'is to' relax.
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joko --- yoh-koh --- /ˈjo.ko/
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either | Example: Voit valita joko omenan tai appelsiinin. | You can choose either an apple or an orange.
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Think of 'yoke' connecting two options.
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maan --- mahn --- mɑːn
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land, country | Example: Suomi on kaunis maan. | Finland is a beautiful country.
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Think of 'man' owning land or country.
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häneen --- ha-nehn --- ˈhænːen
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to him/her | Example: Luotan häneen täysin. | I trust him/her completely.
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Think of 'hand' reaching out 'to him/her'.
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mukavaa --- moo-kah-vah --- ˈmukɑʋɑ
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nice, pleasant | Example: On mukavaa tavata sinut. | It's nice to meet you.
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Think of 'moo' like a cow having a nice day!
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outoa --- ow-toh-ah --- ˈou.to.ɑ
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strange | Example: Tämä on todella outoa. | This is really strange.
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Think of 'out of the ordinary' to remember 'outoa' means strange.
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yleensä --- uu-lehn-sah --- ˈyleːnːsæ
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usually | Example: Yleensä käyn lenkillä aamuisin. | I usually go for a run in the mornings.
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Think of 'usually' as the 'usual lens' you look through.
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nuori --- NOO-ree --- ˈnuo̯ri
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young | Example: Nuori poika juoksi nopeasti. | The young boy ran quickly.
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Think of 'new' things being 'young'.
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sekä --- seh-kah --- ˈse.kæ
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and, as well as | Example: Ostin omenoita sekä appelsiineja. | I bought apples and oranges.
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Think of 'sick-a' friend, you need 'and' another one.
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töihin --- tuh-ee-hin --- ˈtøi̯hin
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to work | Example: Minun täytyy mennä töihin. | I have to go to work.
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Think of 'toiling' as in working hard.
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hetken --- het-ken --- ˈhetken
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moment | Example: Odota hetken, olen melkein valmis. | Wait a moment, I am almost ready.
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Think of 'hitting' a 'ken' doll for a brief moment.
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homma --- hohm-mah --- /ˈhomːɑ/
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job, task, thing | Example: Tämä homma on todella vaikea. | This task is really difficult.
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Think of 'homework' as a task or job you need to do.
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ikävä --- EE-kah-vah --- /ˈikævæ/
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longing, missing, or sadness | Example: Minulla on ikävä sinua. | I miss you.
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Think of 'ick' when you feel sad or miss someone.
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ollaan --- OH-lahn --- ˈolːɑːn
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we are | Example: Ollaan ystäviä ikuisesti. | We are friends forever.
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Think of 'all on' as everyone being on the same page, hence 'we are'.
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vaimoni --- vai-moh-nee --- ˈʋɑi.mo.ni
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my wife | Example: Vaimoni on paras ystäväni. | My wife is my best friend.
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Think 'my wife' in Finnish sounds like 'my money' – because she's priceless!
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seuraa --- seh-oo-rah --- ˈseu̯rɑː
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follows | Example: Hän seuraa aina ohjeita. | He always follows instructions.
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Think of a 'sergeant' who always follows orders.
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helvettiä --- hel-vet-tee-ah --- ˈhelʋetːiæ
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hell | Example: Se oli kuin helvettiä. | It was like hell.
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Hell is a hot 'hel'!
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ystäviä --- u-sta-vee-a --- ˈystæviæ
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friends | Example: Me olemme hyviä ystäviä. | We are good friends.
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Think of 'us' together as friends.
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nimeni --- nee-meh-nee --- ˈniːmeni
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my name | Example: Nimeni on Anna. | My name is Anna.
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Think of 'name' and 'me' combined.
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olekin --- oh-leh-keen --- ˈo.le.kin
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actually | Example: Se olekin hyvä idea. | It is actually a good idea.
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Think of 'actually' as 'Oh, let keen!' as in letting someone keen on something.
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jatkaa --- yaht-kah --- ˈjɑt.kɑː
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to continue | Example: Hän aikoo jatkaa opintojaan syksyllä. | He plans to continue his studies in the fall.
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Think of 'yacht' continuing on the sea.
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luona --- loo-oh-nah --- ˈluo̯nɑ
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at someone's place | Example: Olen ystäväni luona. | I am at my friend's place.
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Think of 'lounge' at someone's place.
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palata --- pah-lah-tah --- ˈpɑ.lɑ.tɑ
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to return | Example: Haluan palata kotiin. | I want to return home.
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Think of 'pal' coming back to you.
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muu --- moo --- muː
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other | Example: Onko sinulla mitään muuta? | Do you have anything else?
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Think of a cow saying 'moo' and looking at 'other' cows.
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tekevät --- teh-keh-vaht --- ˈtekɛˌʋæt
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they do | Example: He tekevät paljon työtä. | They do a lot of work.
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Think of 'tech event' where 'they do' a lot of things.
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saisi --- sai-see --- ˈsɑi.si
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would get | Example: Jos hän saisi uuden työn, hän olisi onnellinen. | If he would get a new job, he would be happy.
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Think of 'sai' as 'sigh' because you 'sigh' when you finally 'get' something you want.
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eihän --- ay-han --- ˈei̯hæn
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isn't it | Example: Tämä on hyvä idea, eihän? | This is a good idea, isn't it?
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Think of saying 'eh' in agreement but with a twist at the end.
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vettä --- VEH-tah --- ˈʋetːæ
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water | Example: Haluaisin lasin vettä. | I would like a glass of water.
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Think of 'wet' when you need water!
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antakaa --- AHN-tah-kah --- /ˈɑn.tɑ.kɑː/
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give | Example: Antakaa minulle kirja. | Give me the book.
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Think of 'Santa' giving gifts.
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vaikeaa --- vai-keh-ah --- ˈʋɑi.ke.ɑː
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difficult | Example: Matematiikka on vaikeaa. | Mathematics is difficult.
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Think of 'vikings' facing something tough.
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saatte --- sah-teh --- ˈsɑːtːe
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you (plural) get | Example: Te saatte lahjan. | You (plural) get a gift.
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Think of 'sah' as in 'saw' and 'teh' as in 'ten' without the 'n'.
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tilanne --- tee-lah-ne --- ˈtilɑnːe
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situation | Example: Tilanne on hallinnassa. | The situation is under control.
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Think of 'tilt' and 'land' - a situation can tilt or change the 'landscape'.
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mahdollista --- MAHD-ho-lis-ta --- ˈmɑhdˌholistɑ
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possible | Example: Onko tämä mahdollista? | Is this possible?
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Think of 'might' + 'holistic' to remember 'possible'.
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auki --- ow-kee --- /ˈɑu̯ki/
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open | Example: Ovi on auki. | The door is open.
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Think of 'ow' as in 'wow' and 'kee' as in 'key' to open a door.
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elämäni --- eh-lah-mah-nee --- ˈelæmæni
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my life | Example: Elämäni on täynnä seikkailuja. | My life is full of adventures.
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Think of 'elämä' (life) and add 'ni' (my) to make it personal.
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pitkä --- peet-kah --- /ˈpitkæ/
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long | Example: Tämä on hyvin pitkä kirja. | This is a very long book.
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Think of a 'pit' that is very 'long'.
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vitun --- vee-toon --- ˈʋi.tun
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fucking (used as an intensifier) | Example: Se oli vitun hauskaa. | It was fucking fun.
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Think of 'vee' as 'V' and 'toon' as a cartoon character that's very intense!
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verta --- VEHR-tah --- ˈʋer.tɑ
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blood | Example: Hän menetti paljon verta onnettomuudessa. | He lost a lot of blood in the accident.
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Think of 'vampire' needing 'verta' to survive.
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lupaan --- loo-paan --- ˈlu.pɑːn
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I promise | Example: Lupaan tulla ajoissa. | I promise to come on time.
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Think of 'loop' and 'pan' - you promise to loop a pan around!
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kenen --- keh-nen --- ˈke.neŋ
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whose | Example: Kenen kirja tämä on? | Whose book is this?
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Think of 'Ken' from Barbie asking 'whose toy is this?'
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paikan --- pie-kan --- ˈpɑi.kɑn
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place | Example: Löysin täydellisen paikan piknikille. | I found the perfect place for a picnic.
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Think of 'pie can' - you need a place to put your pie can!
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teette --- TEH-teh --- ˈte.te
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you (plural) do/make | Example: Teette hyvää työtä. | You (plural) do good work.
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Think of 'team' doing something together.
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käynyt --- KAY-nüt --- ˈkæynyt
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fermented | Example: Omena on käynyt viiniksi. | The apple has fermented into wine.
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Think of 'kayaking in nutty waters' to remember 'fermented'.
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kestää --- kes-tah --- ˈkɛs.tæː
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to last, to endure | Example: Kuinka kauan tämä kokous kestää? | How long will this meeting last?
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Think of a 'guest' who 'stays' for a long time.
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kaikkia --- kai-kee-ah --- /ˈkɑi̯kːiɑ/
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all, everyone | Example: Rakastan kaikkia ystäviäni. | I love all my friends.
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Think 'kai' as in 'sky' and 'kee-ah' like 'key-ah' to unlock everyone.
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ovatko --- oh-vaht-koh --- ˈoʋɑtˌko
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are (they) | Example: Ovatko he valmiita? | Are they ready?
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Think of 'oh, what, co?' like 'Oh, what company are they?'
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taida --- TIE-dah --- ˈtɑi.dɑ
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to know how to do something, to be skilled at | Example: En taida osata tätä. | I don't know how to do this.
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Think of 'tie' as in knowing the way.
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kuulemma --- koo-leh-mah --- ˈkuːlemːɑ
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apparently, supposedly | Example: Hän on kuulemma muuttanut ulkomaille. | Apparently, he has moved abroad.
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Think of 'cool llama' - apparently, it's a cool llama!
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sanotaan --- SAH-noh-tahn --- ˈsɑ.no.tɑːn
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it is said | Example: Sanotaan, että hän on erittäin viisas. | It is said that he is very wise.
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Think of 'say' + 'not' + 'an' = 'sanotaan' (it is said)
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paikalla --- pie-kah-lah --- /ˈpɑi.kɑl.lɑ/
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present, in place | Example: Olen paikalla kokouksessa. | I am present at the meeting.
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Think of 'pie' and 'call' to remember 'paikalla' means 'present' or 'in place'.
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tytöt --- too-tut --- ˈtytøt
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girls | Example: Tytöt leikkivät puistossa. | The girls are playing in the park.
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Think of 'two tutus' for two girls.
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alla --- AH-lah --- ˈɑlːɑ
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below | Example: Kissa on pöydän alla. | The cat is below the table.
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Think of 'all' the things below you.
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pyytää --- pyy-tah --- /ˈpyːtæː/
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to ask | Example: Voitko pyytää apua? | Can you ask for help?
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Think of 'please' when you ask for something.
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jokainen --- yo-kai-nen --- /ˈjokɑinen/
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everyone | Example: Jokainen on täällä. | Everyone is here.
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Think of 'yokai' (Japanese spirits) - imagine everyone is a yokai!
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vaikuttaa --- vai-koo-taa --- ˈʋɑi̯kutːɑ
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to influence, to affect | Example: Hän haluaa vaikuttaa päätökseen. | He wants to influence the decision.
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Think of 'vibe' - how something affects or influences the vibe.
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oman --- oh-mahn --- ˈo.mɑn
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own | Example: Hänellä on oma talo. | He has his own house.
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Think of 'own man' to remember 'oman' means 'own'.
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yhteen --- oo-teh-en --- ˈyh.teːn
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together | Example: Me menemme yhteen elokuviin. | We are going to the movies together.
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Think of 'you' and 'ten' people coming together.
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puolesta --- pwoh-leh-stah --- /ˈpuo̯.le.stɑ/
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on behalf of, for | Example: Hän puhui koko ryhmän puolesta. | He spoke on behalf of the entire group.
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Think of 'pulling' for someone else.
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saimme --- sah-ee-meh --- ˈsɑi̯mːe
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we got | Example: Saimme paljon lahjoja jouluna. | We got a lot of gifts at Christmas.
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Think of 'same' - we got the same thing.
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usein --- oo-sein --- ˈuː.sein
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often | Example: Käyn usein kirjastossa. | I often go to the library.
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Think of 'use in' a lot of times.
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jutella --- yoo-teh-lah --- /ˈjutelːɑ/
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to chat | Example: Meidän täytyy joskus jutella enemmän. | We need to chat more sometime.
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Think of 'chatting' while 'juggling' ideas.
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tehtävä --- teh-tah-vah --- /ˈtehtæˌʋæ/
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task, assignment | Example: Minulla on paljon tehtäviä tänään. | I have many tasks today.
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Think of 'task' as something you 'have to' do - 'tehtävä'.
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näetkö --- NAH-et-koh --- ˈnæ.et.kø
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do you see | Example: Näetkö tuon linnun puussa? | Do you see that bird in the tree?
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Imagine asking someone if they can 'net' a fish, but you're checking if they see it first.
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illalla --- eel-lah-lah --- ˈilːɑlːɑ
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in the evening | Example: Menemme elokuviin illalla. | We are going to the movies in the evening.
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Think of 'ill' as the start of 'evening' when you start to feel tired.
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miksei --- MIK-sei --- ˈmikˌsei
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why not | Example: Mennäänkö elokuviin tänään? Miksei. | Shall we go to the movies today? Why not.
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Think of 'Mike says why not?'
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haluamme --- hah-loo-ahm-meh --- ˈhɑluɑmːe
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we want | Example: Haluamme mennä rannalle tänään. | We want to go to the beach today.
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Think of 'halo' (something desired) and 'me' (us) - 'halo-me' = we want.
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voittaa --- voy-tah --- ˈʋoitːɑ
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to win | Example: Hän haluaa voittaa kilpailun. | He wants to win the competition.
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Think of 'victory' to remember 'voittaa'.
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ystävä --- oo-sta-va --- /ˈystævæ/
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friend | Example: Hän on minun paras ystävä. | He is my best friend.
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Think of 'you-sta-va' as 'you-stay-with-a-friend'.
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uskomatonta --- oos-ko-mah-ton-tah --- ˈuskɔmɑtɔntɑ
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unbelievable | Example: Se oli aivan uskomatonta! | It was absolutely unbelievable!
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Think of 'us' being 'comet' (unbelievable) in the sky!
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iloinen --- EE-loy-nen --- ˈilo̞i̯ne̞n
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happy, cheerful | Example: Hän on aina niin iloinen. | She is always so happy.
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Think of 'I love' and 'joy' combined!
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vihainen --- vee-hi-nen --- ˈʋi.hɑi.nen
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angry | Example: Hän on vihainen, koska myöhästyimme. | He is angry because we were late.
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Think of 'Viking' - they were often angry warriors.
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näet --- nah-et --- ˈnæ.et
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you see | Example: Kun katsot tarkasti, näet kaikki yksityiskohdat. | When you look closely, you see all the details.
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Think of 'net' - you see things through a net.
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ala --- ah-lah --- ɑlɑ
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field, area of expertise | Example: Hän on erikoistunut lääketieteen alaan. | He is specialized in the field of medicine.
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Think of 'a la carte' where you choose specific items, similar to choosing a specific field or area of expertise.
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sentään --- sen-taan --- ˈsentæːn
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at least, after all | Example: Hän ei voittanut, mutta hän yritti sentään. | He didn't win, but at least he tried.
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Think of 'sent' as in 'sent a letter' - you at least did something!
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herrat --- hehr-raht --- ˈherːɑt
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gentlemen | Example: Hyvää huomenta, herrat. | Good morning, gentlemen.
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Think of 'herrat' as 'her rats' being very gentlemanly.
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sinähän --- see-nah-han --- ˈsinæhæn
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you (emphatic) | Example: Sinähän olet oikeassa! | You are right!
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Imagine saying 'See! Nah, Han!' to emphasize 'you'.
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paskiainen --- pas-kee-ah-nen --- ˈpɑsˌkiɑi̯nen
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bastard, scoundrel | Example: Hän on todellinen paskiainen. | He is a real bastard.
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Think of 'pest' and 'key' to remember someone annoying or troublesome.
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tosiaan --- toh-see-ahn --- ˈtos.i.ɑːn
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indeed, really, actually | Example: Tosiaan, se oli mahtava esitys. | Indeed, it was a great performance.
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Think of 'to see' something clearly, making it 'indeed' true.
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päällä --- paa-lah --- ˈpæːlːæ
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on top of, above | Example: Kirja on pöydän päällä. | The book is on top of the table.
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Think of 'pal' standing on top of something.
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välillä --- va-lee-la --- ˈvælilæ
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between, sometimes | Example: Käyn välillä kävelyllä. | I go for a walk sometimes.
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Think of 'valley' where things are between mountains.
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paljonko --- pahl-yon-koh --- ˈpɑljonko
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how much | Example: Paljonko tämä maksaa? | How much does this cost?
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Think of 'pile' and 'yon' to imagine a pile of something far away, asking 'how much' is in that pile.
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päin --- pa-een --- /pæin/
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towards, in the direction of | Example: Hän käveli päin aurinkoa. | He walked towards the sun.
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Think of 'pain' as moving towards something challenging.
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häneltä --- HAE-nehl-ta --- ˈhæneltæ
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from him/her | Example: Sain kirjeen häneltä. | I received a letter from him/her.
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Think of 'hand' - you receive something from someone's hand.
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josta --- yoh-stah --- ˈjostɑ
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from which | Example: Tässä on kirja, josta pidän eniten. | Here is the book from which I like the most.
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Think of 'yo' (like a greeting) and 'sta' (like 'start'). 'From which' you start.
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edessä --- eh-deh-sah --- ˈedeˌsæ
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in front of | Example: Auto on talon edessä. | The car is in front of the house.
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Think of 'ahead' but in Finnish!
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luota --- loo-oh-tah --- ˈluo̯tɑ
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trust | Example: Luotan sinuun. | I trust you.
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Think of 'loot' as in treasure, which you trust to be valuable.
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ihmisten --- EEM-ih-sten --- ˈiːmiste̞n
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people's | Example: Ihmisten mielipiteet ovat tärkeitä. | People's opinions are important.
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Think of 'human' which sounds like 'ihminen' in Finnish.
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onpa --- ON-pah --- ˈonpɑ
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indeed, really | Example: Onpa kaunis päivä tänään. | Indeed, it's a beautiful day today.
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Think of 'ON' as in 'turned on' and 'pa' as a surprised 'pa!'
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kymmenen --- KYU-meh-nen --- ˈkymːenen
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ten | Example: Minulla on kymmenen omenaa. | I have ten apples.
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Think of 'kym' as 'ten' in Finnish.
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näytän --- NIGH-tan --- ˈnæytæn
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I show | Example: Näytän sinulle kuvan. | I show you a picture.
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Think of 'night' and 'tan' to remember 'I show'.
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luottaa --- loo-oh-tah --- ˈluo̯tːɑː
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to trust | Example: Minä luotan sinuun. | I trust you.
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Think of 'trusting' a 'lotta' people.
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varo --- vah-roh --- /ˈʋɑro/
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beware | Example: Varo koiraa! | Beware of the dog!
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Think of 'var' as in 'variable' in programming - you need to beware of changing variables!
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kunnon --- koon-non --- ˈkunːon
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proper, decent, of good quality | Example: Tarvitsen kunnon kengät vaellukselle. | I need proper shoes for hiking.
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Think of 'kunnon' as 'kudos' for being proper and decent.
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kautta --- kow-ta --- ˈkɑu̯tːɑ
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through, via | Example: Menimme metsän kautta kotiin. | We went home through the forest.
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Think of 'cow' going 'through' a gate.
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niinpä --- nee-n-pah --- ˈniːnˌpæ
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so, thus, therefore | Example: Olet oikeassa, niinpä meidän pitäisi aloittaa heti. | You are right, so we should start immediately.
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Think of 'neat path' leading to a conclusion.
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nimesi --- nee-meh-see --- ˈniːmesi
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your name | Example: Mikä on nimesi? | What is your name?
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Think of 'name' and 'see' - you see your name.
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saavat --- sah-a-vaht --- ˈsɑːʋɑt
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they get | Example: He saavat palkinnon. | They get a prize.
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Think of 'saw a vat' and they got something from it.
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itsensä --- it-sen-sa --- ˈitːsenːsæ
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oneself | Example: Hän löysi itsensä metsästä. | He found himself in the forest.
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Think of 'itself' but for a person.
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pelkää --- pel-ka --- /ˈpelkæː/
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fear | Example: Hän pelkää pimeää. | He fears the dark.
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Think of 'pale' because you turn pale when you fear something.
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väärässä --- vaeh-rah-ssa --- ˈʋæːræsːɑ
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wrong, mistaken | Example: Olin väärässä, kun luulin sen olevan helppoa. | I was wrong when I thought it would be easy.
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Think of 'very wrong' to remember 'väärässä'.
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turvassa --- TOOR-vah-sah --- ˈturʋɑsːɑ
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safe | Example: Olen turvassa täällä. | I am safe here.
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Think of 'turva' as 'turbo' safe!
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rakastaa --- rah-kahs-tah --- ˈrɑ.kɑs.tɑː
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to love | Example: Minä rakastan sinua. | I love you.
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Think of 'rock star' - you love a rock star!
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matkalla --- maht-kah-lah --- ˈmɑt.kɑ.lɑ
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on the way | Example: Olen matkalla kotiin. | I am on the way home.
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Think of 'mat' as a map and 'kalla' as calling, like calling someone to tell them you're on the way.
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helvetin --- HEL-veh-tin --- ˈhɛlʋeˌtin
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hellish, infernal | Example: Se oli helvetin vaikea tehtävä. | It was a hellish task.
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Think of 'hell' and 'vet' in a tin can.
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syy --- see --- syː
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reason, cause | Example: Mikä on syy myöhästymiseen? | What is the reason for the delay?
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Think of 'see' as in seeing the reason.
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kultaseni --- kool-tah-seh-nee --- ˈkultɑˌseni
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my darling | Example: Hyvää huomenta, kultaseni. | Good morning, my darling.
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Think of 'golden' (kulta) and 'sen' (like 'send') to remember 'my darling'.
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ajaa --- ah-yah --- /ɑ.jɑː/
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to drive | Example: Hän ajaa autoa. | He/She drives a car.
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Think of 'a car' - you 'drive' a car.
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yritti --- yuh-rit-tee --- ˈyr.itːi
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tried | Example: Hän yritti avata oven, mutta se oli lukossa. | He tried to open the door, but it was locked.
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Think of 'you really tried' to remember 'yritti'.
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haluaisi --- hah-loo-eye-see --- ˈhɑluɑisi
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would like | Example: Hän haluaisi mennä elokuviin tänä iltana. | He would like to go to the movies tonight.
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Think of 'halo' (something desirable) and 'I see' (I want).
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olenko --- OH-len-koh --- ˈo.len.ko
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am I | Example: Olenko oikeassa? | Am I right?
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Think of 'Oh, Len, am I?'
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tapauksessa --- tah-powk-seh-sah --- ˈtɑpɑuksesːɑ
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in case of | Example: Ota yhteyttä minuun tapauksessa hätätilanteessa. | Contact me in case of an emergency.
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Think 'tap' into the 'case' for help.
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pelastaa --- peh-lah-stah --- /ˈpelɑstɑː/
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to save, to rescue | Example: Hän pelasti minut hukkumiselta. | He saved me from drowning.
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Think of 'pals' coming to 'save' you.
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nimensä --- nee-men-sa --- ˈnimenˌsæ
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his/her name | Example: Hän kirjoitti nimensä paperille. | He/She wrote his/her name on the paper.
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Think of 'name' and 'say'—'name-say' for 'his/her name'.
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lähtee --- LAH-teh --- ˈlæh.te
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leaves, departs | Example: Hän lähtee huomenna. | He/she leaves tomorrow.
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Think of 'lähtee' as 'leaves' like a leaf leaving a tree.
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velkaa --- vel-kah --- ˈʋel.kɑː
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debt | Example: Minulla on paljon velkaa. | I have a lot of debt.
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Think of 'velcro' sticking to you like debt.
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odottakaa --- oh-doh-tah-kah --- ˈo.do.tɑ.kɑː
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wait (plural imperative) | Example: Odottakaa hetki, tulen pian takaisin. | Wait a moment, I will be back soon.
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Think of 'Oh, don't take a car!' because you have to wait.
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soitti --- so-it-tee --- ˈsoitːi
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played (an instrument), called (on the phone) | Example: Hän soitti kitaraa. | He played the guitar.
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Think of 'so it tee' - like 'so it tee'd off' (started playing or calling)
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haen --- hah-en --- ˈhɑ.en
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I apply | Example: Haen uutta työtä. | I apply for a new job.
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Think of 'haen' as 'I apply' for a job, like 'hunting' for a position.
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kaukana --- kow-kah-nah --- ˈkɑu̯kɑnɑ
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far away | Example: Hän asuu kaukana täältä. | He lives far away from here.
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Think of 'cow' and 'can' being far away.
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päässä --- pae-ssa --- ˈpæːsːæ
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at the end | Example: Kävelimme kadun päähän. | We walked to the end of the street.
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Think of 'pass' – you pass to the end.
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mahtava --- MAH-tah-vah --- ˈmɑhtɑʋɑ
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awesome, great, magnificent | Example: Tämä elokuva on mahtava! | This movie is awesome!
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Think of 'mighty' for something great or awesome.
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helppoa --- help-poh-ah --- ˈhɛlːpoɑ
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easy | Example: Tämä tehtävä on helppoa. | This task is easy.
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Think of 'help' making things easy.
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alle --- ah-leh --- ˈɑlːe
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under | Example: Laita kirja pöydän alle. | Put the book under the table.
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Think of 'all' the things that are 'under' something.
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puhuu --- poo-hoo --- /ˈpu.huː/
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speaks | Example: Hän puhuu suomea. | He speaks Finnish.
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Think of 'poo' and 'hoo' together, like someone speaking while crying.
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syö --- syuh --- syø
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eat | Example: Hän syö omenan. | He eats an apple.
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Think of 'soup' - you eat soup!
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toista --- toy-stah --- /ˈtois.ta/
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repeat | Example: Voitko toistaa kysymyksen? | Can you repeat the question?
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Think of 'toy star' - you repeat the name because it's catchy!
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kuulu --- koo-loo --- /ˈkuːlu/
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to be heard, to belong | Example: Hänen äänensä ei kuulu kovin hyvin. | His voice is not heard very well.
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Think of 'cool' people who want to be heard and belong.
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kerroin --- kehr-roin --- ˈkerːoin
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factor, coefficient | Example: Matematiikassa kerroin on tärkeä osa yhtälöitä. | In mathematics, a coefficient is an important part of equations.
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Think of 'carrying' a number in math, like a coefficient.
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pojan --- poh-yan --- /ˈpojɑn/
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boy's | Example: Tämä on pojan lelu. | This is the boy's toy.
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Think of 'boy' and 'an' as in 'an apple' to remember 'boy's'.
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idea --- ee-deh-ah --- ˈideɑ
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idea | Example: Minulla on hyvä idea. | I have a good idea.
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An 'idea' is the same in Finnish and English!
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kuolee --- koo-oh-leh --- /ˈkuo.leː/
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dies | Example: Kasvi kuolee ilman vettä. | The plant dies without water.
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Think of 'cool eh?' but with a sad twist.
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viimeksi --- vee-mehks --- ˈʋiːmekːsi
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last (time) | Example: Milloin kävit viimeksi Suomessa? | When did you last visit Finland?
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Think of 'vee' as 'we' and 'me' as 'me', so 'we and me last time'.
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syödä --- syuh-da --- ˈsyø̯dæ
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to eat | Example: Haluan syödä pizzaa. | I want to eat pizza.
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Think of 'soda' but replace the 'a' with 'eat' - you drink soda, but you eat food!
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jumalan --- yoo-mah-lahn --- ˈjumɑlɑn
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of God | Example: Hän puhui jumalan rakkaudesta. | He spoke of God's love.
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Think of 'Yoo' like 'You' and 'ma' like 'Mama' because God is often seen as a parental figure.
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jossain --- yos-sain --- /ˈjosˌsɑin/
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somewhere | Example: Hän on jossain kaupungissa. | He is somewhere in the city.
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Think of 'yo' like calling out to someone, and 'sain' like 'sane'—calling out to someone somewhere.
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itseni --- it-seh-nee --- ˈitːseni
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myself | Example: Minun täytyy löytää itseni. | I need to find myself.
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Think of 'it' and 'self' combined in a unique way.
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olemassa --- oh-leh-mah-sah --- ˈo.le.mɑ.sːɑ
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existing | Example: Olen iloinen, että olet olemassa. | I am happy that you exist.
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Think of 'Oh, lemme assess' if something is existing.
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samalla --- sah-mah-lah --- ˈsɑmɑlːɑ
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at the same time | Example: Voimme tehdä sen samalla. | We can do it at the same time.
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Think of 'same' and 'all' happening together.
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ettekö --- et-te-ko --- ˈetːeˌkø
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don't you | Example: Ettekö te ymmärrä? | Don't you understand?
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Imagine someone saying 'et-te-ko' like 'etiquette' but questioning your manners.
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haittaa --- hai-tah --- ˈhɑi̯tɑː
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to hinder, to bother, to disturb | Example: Älä haittaa minua, kun työskentelen. | Don't bother me when I'm working.
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Think of 'high tide' - it can hinder or bother your beach day!
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jutun --- yoo-toon --- ˈjutun
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story | Example: Hän kertoi minulle hauskan jutun. | He told me a funny story.
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Think of 'jot down' a story.
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tulisi --- too-lee-see --- ˈtuliˌsi
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should | Example: Sinun tulisi tehdä kotitehtäväsi. | You should do your homework.
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Imagine you 'should' 'tuli' (tool) something important.
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talo --- tah-loh --- ˈtɑlo
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house | Example: Tämä on minun talo. | This is my house.
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Think of 'tall' buildings as houses.
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sisälle --- see-sah-leh --- /ˈsisælːe/
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inside | Example: Mennään sisälle, siellä on kylmä. | Let's go inside, it's cold out there.
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Think of 'sis' as in 'sister' and 'alle' as in 'alley'. Your sister is inside the alley.
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numero --- noo-meh-roh --- ˈnumero
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number | Example: Mikä on sinun suosikki numero? | What is your favorite number?
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Think of 'numeral' to remember 'number'.
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mennyt --- men-nüt --- ˈmenːyt
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gone, past | Example: Hän on mennyt kauas. | He has gone far away.
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Think of 'men' who have 'gone' to the past.
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tärkeä --- TAR-keh-ah --- ˈtær.ke.æ
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important | Example: Tämä on erittäin tärkeä asia. | This is a very important matter.
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Think of 'tar' as something sticky and important to remove.
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tuosta --- too-oh-stah --- /ˈtuo̯stɑ/
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from that | Example: Ota kirja tuosta pöydältä. | Take the book from that table.
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Think of 'toast' – you take it 'from that' toaster.
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vien --- vee-en --- ˈʋie̯n
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I take | Example: Vien kirjan kirjastoon. | I take the book to the library.
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Think of 'Vienna' – you take a trip there!
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yhteyttä --- YOO-teh-oo-ta --- ˈyhtːeʔːæ
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contact | Example: Ota minuun yhteyttä, jos tarvitset apua. | Contact me if you need help.
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Think of 'you' trying to 'contact' someone.
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maahan --- maa-han --- ˈmɑːhɑn
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to the ground | Example: Hän kaatui maahan. | He fell to the ground.
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Imagine someone saying 'maa-han' while pointing down to the ground.
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ostaa --- OH-stah --- ˈos.tɑː
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to buy | Example: Haluan ostaa uuden kirjan. | I want to buy a new book.
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Think of 'Oh, I must buy that!'
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katsotaan --- kaht-soh-tahn --- ˈkɑt.sɔ.tɑːn
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let's see | Example: Katsotaan, mitä tapahtuu seuraavaksi. | Let's see what happens next.
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Think of 'cats' watching something together: 'cats-o-tan'.
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eteenpäin --- eh-tehn-pah-een --- ˈeteːnˌpæin
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forward | Example: Meidän täytyy mennä eteenpäin. | We need to move forward.
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Think of 'eternal progress' to remember 'forward'.
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jotkut --- yoht-koot --- ˈjɔtˌkut
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some (plural) | Example: Jotkut ihmiset pitävät suklaasta. | Some people like chocolate.
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Think of 'jot' as in jotting down some notes.
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ymmārrätkö --- uum-maa-rrat-ko --- ˈymːærːætko
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do you understand | Example: Ymmärrätkö mitä sanoin? | Do you understand what I said?
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Imagine saying 'you matter, ko?' to check if someone gets it.
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odotan --- oh-doh-tahn --- ˈo.do.tɑn
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I wait | Example: Odotan bussia pysäkillä. | I wait for the bus at the stop.
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Think of 'Oh, don't rush!' when you wait.
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ymmärtää --- oom-air-tah --- /ˈymːærˌtæː/
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to understand | Example: Minä ymmärrän sinua. | I understand you.
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Think of 'um, air' to help you 'understand' the Finnish word.
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olkoon --- ohl-kohn --- ˈolkoːn
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let it be | Example: Olkoon tämä päivä ikimuistoinen. | Let this day be unforgettable.
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Think of 'Ol' King Cole' letting things be.
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ympäri --- OOM-pah-ree --- /ˈympæri/
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around | Example: Kävelimme ympäri puistoa. | We walked around the park.
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Think of 'oompah' music going around in circles.
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eräs --- eh-ras --- ˈe.ræs
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a certain, one | Example: Eräs päivä hän vain katosi. | One day he just disappeared.
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Think of 'eras' in history, each one is 'a certain' period.
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huolta --- hoo-ohl-tah --- ˈhuo̯ltɑ
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worry, concern | Example: Älä kanna turhaa huolta. | Don't carry unnecessary worry.
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Think of 'hold' as in holding onto worries.
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pitkään --- peet-kahn --- ˈpitkæːn
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for a long time | Example: Olen odottanut tätä pitkään. | I have waited for this for a long time.
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Think of a 'pit' that is very 'long'!
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äidin --- ai-deen --- ˈæi.diːn
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mother's | Example: Äidin keitto on aina parasta. | Mother's soup is always the best.
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Think of 'aiding' someone, like a mother aids her child.
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viikon --- vee-kohn --- ˈʋiːkon
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week | Example: Tulen takaisin ensi viikon. | I will come back next week.
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Think of 'week on' as a week that is ongoing.
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veljeni --- VEL-yeh-nee --- /ˈʋel.jeni/
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my brother | Example: Veljeni on erittäin hyvä kokki. | My brother is a very good cook.
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Think of 'veli' (brother) plus 'ni' (my).
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loppuun --- LOP-poon --- ˈlɔpːuːn
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to the end | Example: Luimme kirjan loppuun. | We read the book to the end.
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Think of 'loop' until the end!
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selittää --- seh-lee-tah --- /ˈselitːæ/
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to explain | Example: Voitko selittää, miten tämä toimii? | Can you explain how this works?
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Think of 'selling' an idea by explaining it.
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ajatus --- ah-yah-tus --- ˈɑ.jɑ.tus
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thought | Example: Minulla on hyvä ajatus. | I have a good thought.
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Think of 'a yacht' sailing through your thoughts.
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seuraava --- seu-rah-vah --- ˈseu̯rɑˌʋɑ
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next | Example: Mikä on seuraava askel? | What is the next step?
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Think of 'seura' (follow) leading you to the 'next' thing.
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kuukautta --- koo-kowt-tah --- /ˈkuːˌkɑu̯tːɑ/
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month | Example: Olen ollut täällä kolme kuukautta. | I have been here for three months.
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Think of 'kuuka' as 'cool car' you drive for a month.
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isän --- ee-san --- ˈisæn
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father's | Example: Isän auto on punainen. | Father's car is red.
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Think of 'is an' important person in the family.
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millainen --- MEE-lai-nen --- /ˈmilːɑi̯nen/
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what kind of | Example: Millainen sää on tänään? | What kind of weather is it today?
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Think of 'mill' to grind different kinds of grains.
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talon --- tah-lohn --- ˈtɑlon
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house | Example: Talon ovi on punainen. | The house's door is red.
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Imagine a house with a giant talon (claw) holding it up.
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myöhässä --- myuh-has-sah --- ˈmyø̯hæsːæ
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late | Example: Olen myöhässä töistä. | I am late for work.
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Think of 'my oh no, I'm late!'
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kerta --- KEHR-tah --- ˈkertɑ
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time, occasion | Example: Tämä on ensimmäinen kerta, kun käyn Helsingissä. | This is the first time I am visiting Helsinki.
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Think of 'one time at band camp' for a memorable occasion.
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pomo --- POH-moh --- /ˈpo.mo/
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boss | Example: Pomo antoi minulle uuden tehtävän. | The boss gave me a new task.
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Think of 'pom-pom' cheerleaders cheering for their boss!
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vei --- vey --- ʋei
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took | Example: Hän vei kirjan kirjastoon. | He took the book to the library.
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Think of 'vein' but without the 'n' - something taken away.
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pääsi --- paa-si --- /ˈpæːsi/
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got | Example: Hän pääsi kokeesta läpi. | He got through the exam.
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Think of 'pass' as in 'got past something'.
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maailma --- maa-il-ma --- ˈmɑːilˌmɑ
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world | Example: Maailma on kaunis paikka. | The world is a beautiful place.
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Think of 'maa' (land) and 'ilma' (air) combining to make the world.
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tuonne --- TOO-neh --- ˈtuo̯nːe
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over there | Example: Mennään tuonne katsomaan auringonlaskua. | Let's go over there to watch the sunset.
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Think of 'to' and 'one' - pointing 'to one' specific place 'over there'.
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kädet --- ka-deht --- ˈkædet
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hands | Example: Hänellä on suuret kädet. | He has big hands.
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Think of 'catch it' with your hands!
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etsi --- ET-see --- ˈet.si
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to search | Example: Hän etsi avaimiaan koko päivän. | He searched for his keys all day.
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Think of 'ET' (the alien) searching for home.
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otti --- OH-tee --- ˈɔtːi
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took | Example: Hän otti kirjan pöydältä. | He took the book from the table.
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Think of 'OTTI' as 'Oh, I took it!'
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häivy --- HY-vee --- ˈhæiʋy
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go away | Example: Häivy täältä heti! | Go away from here immediately!
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Think of 'hide' quickly!
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luultavasti --- loo-ltah-vah-stee --- /ˈluːltɑˌʋɑsti/
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probably | Example: Hän tulee luultavasti myöhässä. | He will probably be late.
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Think of 'likely' but with a Finnish twist.
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kertoo --- kehr-toh --- ˈker.toː
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tells | Example: Hän kertoo tarinan. | He tells a story.
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Think of 'car tells' a story – 'ker-toh'.
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itsesi --- it-seh-see --- ˈitːsesi
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yourself | Example: Sinun täytyy uskoa itseesi. | You need to believe in yourself.
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Think of 'itself' but for 'you'.
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käyn --- kayn --- ˈkæyn
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I go | Example: Käyn kaupassa. | I go to the store.
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Think of 'kayak' - you go places in it.
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loppu --- LOP-poo --- ˈlopːu
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end, finish | Example: Elokuva on nyt loppu. | The movie is now finished.
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Think of 'loop' coming to an end.
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kohtaan --- koh-taan --- ˈkohtɑːn
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towards | Example: Hän käveli minua kohtaan. | He walked towards me.
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Think of 'coasting' towards something.
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tiedäthän --- tee-eh-da-thahn --- ˈtie̯dæθæn
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you know | Example: Tiedäthän, että tapaaminen on peruttu? | You know that the meeting is canceled, right?
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Think of 'tied' knowledge you already have.
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taidan --- tie-dan --- ˈtɑi.dɑn
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I know how to | Example: Taidan soittaa pianoa. | I know how to play the piano.
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Think of 'tie-dan' as 'I know how to tie a knot.'
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alan --- ah-lahn --- ˈɑlɑn
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field, area of expertise | Example: Hän on asiantuntija lääketieteen alalla. | He is an expert in the field of medicine.
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Think of 'a lawn' where you specialize in gardening.
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saman --- sah-mahn --- ˈsɑmɑn
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same | Example: Heillä on saman väriset takit. | They have the same colored jackets.
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Think of 'same man' to remember 'saman' means 'same'.
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selvää --- sel-vah --- ˈselʋæː
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clear, obvious | Example: Se on aivan selvää. | It is absolutely clear.
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If it's 'selvää', it's 'clear' as day!
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tarvitaan --- tar-vee-tan --- ˈtɑr.ʋi.tɑn
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needed | Example: Apua tarvitaan heti. | Help is needed immediately.
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Think of 'tar' being needed to fix the road.
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tekisi --- teh-kee-see --- ˈtekisi
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would do | Example: Jos hänellä olisi aikaa, hän tekisi sen. | If he had time, he would do it.
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Imagine you 'tekisi' (take it easy) when you 'would do' something.
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asiasta --- ah-see-ah-stah --- ˈɑ.si.ɑs.tɑ
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about the matter | Example: Keskustelimme asiasta pitkään. | We talked about the matter for a long time.
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Think of 'asia' (continent) and 'sta' (from) - talking about a matter from Asia.
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mieheni --- mee-eh-nee --- ˈmieheni
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my husband | Example: Mieheni on erittäin hyvä kokki. | My husband is a very good cook.
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Think of 'me' and 'honey' together: 'me-honey' is my husband.
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kaikesta --- kai-keh-stah --- ˈkɑi.kes.tɑ
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about everything | Example: Hän puhuu kaikesta. | He talks about everything.
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Think 'kai' (like 'kite') and 'kesta' (like 'fiesta') - 'kite fiesta about everything!'
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minähän --- mee-nah-han --- ˈmi.nɑ.hæn
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I indeed, I for sure | Example: Minähän tiesin, että se olisi vaikeaa. | I indeed knew that it would be difficult.
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Think of 'me' with a confident twist.
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itseäsi --- it-seh-ah-see --- ˈit.se.æ.si
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yourself | Example: Muista aina olla oma itseäsi. | Always remember to be yourself.
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Think of 'itself' but with 'you' in it!
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ottakaa --- OH-tah-kah --- ˈɔtːɑkɑː
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take (plural imperative form) | Example: Ottakaa nämä kirjat mukaanne. | Take these books with you.
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Think 'Oh, take a car!' when you need to remember 'ottakaa' means 'take' in plural form.
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mietin --- mee-eh-tin --- ˈmie.tin
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I think | Example: Mietin, mitä tänään tekisin. | I think about what I should do today.
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Think of 'meetin' someone and thinking about them.
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rakas --- rah-kahs --- ˈrɑ.kɑs
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dear, beloved | Example: Hän on minun rakas ystäväni. | He/She is my dear friend.
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Think of 'rock us' with love.
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kovasti --- koh-vah-stee --- ˈkoʋɑsti
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hard, strongly, intensely | Example: Hän työskentelee kovasti. | He works hard.
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Think of 'Kova' (hard) + 'sti' (like 'strongly')
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aiotko --- ai-yot-ko --- ˈɑi.ot.ko
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are you going to | Example: Aiotko tulla juhliin tänä iltana? | Are you going to come to the party tonight?
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Think of 'I ought to' do something.
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kysy --- koo-soo --- ˈkysʏ
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ask | Example: Kysy opettajalta, jos et ymmärrä. | Ask the teacher if you don't understand.
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Think of 'kiss you' but change it to 'kys you' when you want to ask someone something.
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totuus --- toh-toos --- ˈtoːtuːs
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truth | Example: Totuus on aina tärkeä. | The truth is always important.
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The 'truth' is 'totally' important.
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tajua --- TAH-yoo-ah --- ˈtɑjuɑ
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to understand | Example: En tajua tätä tehtävää. | I don't understand this task.
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Think of 'ta-da!' when you finally understand something.
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jatka --- yaht-kah --- /ˈjɑt.kɑ/
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continue | Example: Jatka lukemista, se on mielenkiintoinen kirja. | Continue reading, it is an interesting book.
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Think of 'yacht' continuing its journey on the sea.
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viikkoa --- veek-koh-ah --- ˈʋiːkːoɑ
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week | Example: Olen lomalla yhden viikon. | I am on vacation for one week.
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Think of a 'week' as a 'veek' in Finnish!
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pitäisikö --- pee-tai-see-ko --- ˈpitæiˌsikø
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should | Example: Pitäisikö minun mennä? | Should I go?
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Think of 'pita' bread and 'sicko'—should you eat it?
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tapan --- tah-pahn --- ˈtɑ.pɑn
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I kill | Example: Jos en saa ruokaa, tapan sinut. | If I don't get food, I will kill you.
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Think of 'tapping out' in a fight, but more extreme.
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suomennos --- swoh-men-nos --- ˈsuo̯menːos
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translation | Example: Tämä suomennos on hyvin tarkka. | This translation is very accurate.
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Think of 'Suomi' (Finnish for Finland) translating to 'Finnish translation'.
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ajattele --- ah-yat-teh-leh --- ɑˈjɑtːele
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think | Example: Ajattele ennen kuin puhut. | Think before you speak.
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Think of 'a yacht' when you need to 'think' deeply.
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aloittaa --- ah-loy-tah --- ɑloitːɑ
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to start, to begin | Example: Meidän täytyy aloittaa projekti huomenna. | We need to start the project tomorrow.
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Think of 'a lot' to start with.
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miehiä --- mee-eh-ya --- /ˈmiehiɑ/
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men | Example: Puistossa oli paljon miehiä. | There were many men in the park.
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Think of 'men' as 'many' - 'miehiä' sounds like 'many' men.
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naimisissa --- NAH-mee-sis-sah --- ˈnɑi̯misːisːɑ
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married | Example: Olen ollut naimisissa viisi vuotta. | I have been married for five years.
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Think of 'name is' - when married, your name might change.
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näkee --- NAH-keh-eh --- ˈnæ.ke.ˌe
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sees | Example: Hän näkee kauniin maiseman. | He/She sees a beautiful landscape.
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Think of 'Nay, I see!' to remember 'näkee' means 'sees'.
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muutaman --- moo-tah-mahn --- ˈmuːtɑmɑn
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a few | Example: Tarvitsen muutaman päivän lomaa. | I need a few days off.
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Think of 'moo' like a cow and 'tah' like a short 'ta-da!'
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kahvia --- kah-vee-ah --- ˈkɑh.vi.ɑ
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coffee | Example: Haluaisin kupin kahvia. | I would like a cup of coffee.
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Think of 'kahvi' as 'coffee' with a twist!
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laittaa --- lye-tah --- ˈlɑi̯tːɑː
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to put, to place | Example: Voitko laittaa kirjan pöydälle? | Can you put the book on the table?
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Think of 'light' as in 'lightly place something'.
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palaan --- pah-lahn --- ˈpɑ.lɑːn
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I return | Example: Palaan kotiin illalla. | I return home in the evening.
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Think of 'pal' coming back to you.
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näki --- nah-kee --- ˈnæki
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saw (past tense of 'see') | Example: Hän näki kauniin auringonlaskun. | He saw a beautiful sunset.
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Think of 'knack' for seeing things.
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pelkkä --- pel-kah --- /ˈpelkːæ/
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mere, only, just | Example: Se oli pelkkä vitsi. | It was just a joke.
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Think of 'pelican' - a pelican is just a bird.
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huoli --- hoo-lee --- ˈhuo̯li
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worry | Example: Älä huoli, kaikki järjestyy. | Don't worry, everything will be alright.
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Think of 'hoo' like the sound of an owl, and 'lee' like a common name. Owls worry a lot at night!
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jäljellä --- yal-yeh-lah --- ˈjæljelːæ
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remaining, left | Example: Kuinka paljon aikaa on jäljellä? | How much time is remaining?
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Think of 'yelling' to remind you what's left to do.
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tällaista --- TEL-lai-sta --- ˈtælːɑistɑ
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like this, such | Example: En ole koskaan nähnyt tällaista. | I have never seen anything like this.
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Think of 'tell a story like this'.
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tietenkään --- tee-eh-ten-kahn --- ˈtie̯.ten.kæːn
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of course not | Example: En tietenkään unohda sinua. | Of course I won't forget you.
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Think of 'tieten' as 'certain' and 'kään' as 'not' - 'certainly not'.
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pitäkää --- pee-tah-kah --- ˈpi.tæ.kæː
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keep | Example: Pitäkää huolta toisistanne. | Keep taking care of each other.
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Think of 'pit-a-keep' to remember 'pitäkää' means 'keep'.
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sattuu --- saht-too --- ˈsatːuː
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hurts | Example: Minua sattuu päähän. | My head hurts.
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Think of 'sad too' because it hurts.
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miljoonaa --- mil-yoh-nah --- ˈmiljoːnɑː
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million | Example: Hän voitti miljoonaa euroa lotossa. | He won a million euros in the lottery.
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Think of a million-dollar smile!
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kohti --- koh-tee --- ˈkɔhti
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towards | Example: Hän käveli kohti kotia. | He walked towards home.
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Think of 'coast' as you move towards the shore.
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oltava --- ohl-tah-vah --- ˈɔltɑʋɑ
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must be | Example: Tämä on oltava valmis huomenna. | This must be ready by tomorrow.
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Think of 'ought to' as in 'ought to be'.
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voimmeko --- VOY-meh-koh --- ˈʋoimːeko
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can we | Example: Voimmeko mennä ulos leikkimään? | Can we go outside to play?
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Think of 'voy' (Spanish for 'I go') and 'me' (English) going together to ask 'can we'.
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onnellinen --- on-nel-li-nen --- ˈonːelːinen
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happy | Example: Olen onnellinen tänään. | I am happy today.
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Think of 'on' and 'linen' - being on linen sheets makes you happy!
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käytä --- KAY-tah --- ˈkæy.tæ
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use | Example: Käytä tätä työkalua. | Use this tool.
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Think of 'kayak' – you 'use' it to paddle.
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lapsen --- lahp-sen --- ˈlɑpːsen
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child's (possessive form of 'lapsi', meaning 'child') | Example: Lapsen lelu on lattialla. | The child's toy is on the floor.
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Think of 'lap' as in a child sitting on someone's lap.
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seitsemän --- SAYT-seh-man --- ˈseitsemæn
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seven | Example: Minulla on seitsemän omenaa. | I have seven apples.
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Think of 'seven' as 'say it, man' quickly!
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agentti --- ah-gen-tee --- ɑˈɡentːi
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agent | Example: Hän on salainen agentti. | He is a secret agent.
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Think of a secret agent like James Bond.
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perhe --- PEHR-heh --- /ˈper.he/
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family | Example: Minun perheeni on hyvin tärkeä minulle. | My family is very important to me.
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Think of 'pair' and 'he' - a family is a pair (or more) including 'he'.
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kuningas --- koo-nee-ngahs --- ˈkuniŋɑs
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king | Example: Kuningas hallitsi maata viisaasti. | The king ruled the land wisely.
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Think of 'king' as the 'kuning' of the castle.
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kauanko --- KOW-ahn-koh --- ˈkɑu̯ɑŋko
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how long | Example: Kauanko aiot olla täällä? | How long do you plan to stay here?
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Think of 'cow and co.' asking 'how long' they'll be together.
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tiesi --- tee-eh-see --- ˈtie̯si
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knew | Example: Hän tiesi vastauksen kysymykseen. | He knew the answer to the question.
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When you 'knew' something, you have a 'tie' to that knowledge.
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täydellinen --- tay-deh-lee-nen --- /ˈtæydeˌlineːn/
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perfect | Example: Hänen työnsä oli täydellinen. | His work was perfect.
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Think of 'tay' as in 'perfect day'.
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puolella --- Poo-oh-lel-la --- ˈpuo̯lelːɑ
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on the side of | Example: Olen aina sinun puolellasi. | I am always on your side.
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Think of 'pulling' someone to your side.
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annoin --- AHN-noin --- /ˈɑnːoin/
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I gave | Example: Annoin hänelle lahjan. | I gave him a gift.
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Think of 'annoying' someone by giving them something they don't want.
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jätti --- yae-tee --- /ˈjæt.ti/
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giant | Example: Hän on kuin jätti. | He is like a giant.
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Think of a 'giant yeti'!
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tietoa --- tee-eh-toh-ah --- ˈtie̯.to.a
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information | Example: Tarvitsen lisää tietoa tästä aiheesta. | I need more information about this topic.
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Think of 'tieto' as 'data' with an extra 'a'.
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viikolla --- vee-koh-lah --- ˈʋiːkolːɑ
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during the week | Example: Meillä on paljon töitä viikolla. | We have a lot of work during the week.
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Think 'week' with a Finnish twist.
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sairas --- sigh-ras --- ˈsɑi̯rɑs
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sick, ill | Example: Hän on sairas tänään. | He is sick today.
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Think of 'sigh' when you're feeling sick.
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puhutaan --- poo-hoo-tahn --- ˈpuhutɑːn
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let's talk | Example: Puhutaan huomenna lisää. | Let's talk more tomorrow.
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Think of 'poo' and 'hoot' to remember 'let's talk' about something funny.
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elämän --- EH-lah-man --- ˈelæmæn
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life | Example: Elämän tarkoitus on löytää onnellisuus. | The purpose of life is to find happiness.
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Think of 'elixir of life'.
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seis --- says --- seɪs
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stop | Example: Auto pysähtyi, kun liikennevalo vaihtui punaiseksi ja kuljettaja huusi 'seis'. | The car stopped when the traffic light turned red and the driver shouted 'stop'.
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When you say 'seis', everything stays!
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kunnolla --- koon-noh-lah --- ˈkunːolːɑ
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properly | Example: Tehdään tämä kunnolla. | Let's do this properly.
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Think of 'kunnolla' as 'doing things with honor' (properly).
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pyysi --- pyoo-see --- /ˈpyːsi/
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asked | Example: Hän pyysi apua ystävältään. | He asked for help from his friend.
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Think of 'please' when you ask for something.
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lääkäri --- lae-kae-ree --- ˈlæːkæri
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doctor | Example: Minun täytyy mennä lääkäriin. | I need to go to the doctor.
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Think of 'lääkäri' as 'lucky' because a good doctor makes you feel lucky to be healthy.
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tiedätte --- tee-eh-dat-teh --- ˈtie̯dætːe
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you know (plural or formal) | Example: Tiedätte vastauksen tähän kysymykseen. | You know the answer to this question.
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Think of 'tie' and 'dat' together to remember 'you know'.
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uutisia --- oo-tee-see-ah --- ˈuːtisijɑ
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news | Example: Katsoin uutisia televisiosta. | I watched the news on television.
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Think of 'oo, see ya' on the news!
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halusit --- hah-loo-sit --- ˈhɑ.lu.sit
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you wanted | Example: Sinä halusit mennä elokuviin. | You wanted to go to the movies.
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Think of 'halo' and 'sit' – you wanted to sit with a halo!
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kaverit --- kah-veh-rit --- ˈkɑʋerit
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friends | Example: Minä menen ulos kaverit kanssa. | I am going out with friends.
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Think of 'cavern' where friends gather.
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vaimo --- VAI-moh --- /ˈʋɑi̯mo/
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wife | Example: Hän on minun vaimoni. | She is my wife.
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Think of 'vow' in 'vow-mo' to remember 'wife'.
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ylpeä --- uhl-peh-ah --- ˈylpeæ
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proud | Example: Olen ylpeä sinusta. | I am proud of you.
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Think of 'yell' because you might yell when you're proud.
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hae --- hah-eh --- hɑe
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to apply (for a job, position, etc.) | Example: Hae tätä työpaikkaa ennen määräaikaa. | Apply for this job before the deadline.
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Think of 'hae' as 'hey, I want that job!'
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vihaan --- vee-hahn --- ˈʋi.hɑːn
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I hate | Example: Vihaan herätä aikaisin aamulla. | I hate waking up early in the morning.
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Think of 'Vee' as 'We' and 'haan' sounds like 'harm'. 'We harm' is a strong feeling, like hate.
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elämää --- eh-lah-mah --- ˈelæmæː
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life | Example: Hän rakastaa elämää. | She loves life.
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Think of 'elated' because life can make you feel elated!
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tekemistä --- teh-keh-mis-tah --- ˈtekemistɑ
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something to do | Example: Minulla on paljon tekemistä tänään. | I have a lot of things to do today.
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Think of 'tech' (as in technology) and 'mister' needing something to do.
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ihana --- ee-hah-nah --- ˈi.hɑ.nɑ
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wonderful, lovely, delightful | Example: Tämä paikka on todella ihana. | This place is really wonderful.
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Think of 'Ihana' as 'I have a wonderful day!'
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kusipää --- koo-see-paa --- /ˈkusiˌpæː/
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jerk, asshole | Example: Hän on todellinen kusipää. | He is a real jerk.
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Think of a 'piss head' being a real jerk.
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ajatella --- ah-yah-teh-lah --- /ˈɑ.jɑˌtel.lɑ/
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to think | Example: Minun täytyy ajatella sitä. | I need to think about it.
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When you 'think' deeply, you might say 'Ah, I tell ya!'
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estää --- ehs-tah --- ˈes.tæː
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to prevent | Example: Hän yritti estää onnettomuuden. | He tried to prevent the accident.
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Think of 'establishing a barrier' to prevent something.
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tapaamaan --- tah-pah-ah-mahn --- ˈtɑpɑˌɑmɑːn
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to meet | Example: Olen menossa tapaamaan ystävääni. | I am going to meet my friend.
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Think of 'tapping' someone on the shoulder to meet them.
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selville --- sel-vil-le --- ˈselːʋilːe
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to figure out, to find out | Example: Meidän täytyy saada tämä asia selville. | We need to figure this out.
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Think of 'selling a villa' - you need to figure out how to do it!
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enempää --- eh-nehm-paa --- ˈe.ne̞m.pæː
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more | Example: En halua enempää ruokaa. | I don't want more food.
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Think of 'enough' but wanting more!
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ystäväsi --- oo-sta-va-see --- ˈystævæsi
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your friend | Example: Ystäväsi on erittäin mukava. | Your friend is very nice.
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Think of 'You Stay' with 'va' and 'si' added at the end.
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todellakin --- toh-deh-lah-kin --- ˈtoːdelːɑˌkin
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indeed | Example: Todellakin, se oli mahtava kokemus. | Indeed, it was an amazing experience.
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Indeed, 'toh-deh-lah-kin' sounds like 'totally keen'!
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jotenkin --- yo-ten-kin --- ˈjo.ten.kin
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somehow | Example: Hän onnistui jotenkin pääsemään kotiin. | He somehow managed to get home.
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Think of 'yo-ten-kin' as 'you can somehow' do it!
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menin --- MEH-neen --- ˈmenin
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I went | Example: Eilen menin kauppaan. | Yesterday, I went to the store.
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Think 'men in' motion, as in 'I went.'
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pääsee --- paa-seh --- ˈpæːseː
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to get to, to reach, to be able to go | Example: Hän pääsee kouluun ajoissa. | He/She gets to school on time.
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Think of 'pass' - you need a pass to get to somewhere.
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muiden --- moy-den --- ˈmuiden
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others | Example: Hän pitää muiden auttamisesta. | He likes helping others.
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Think of 'moy' (like 'my') and 'den' (a place), as in 'my den is for others too'.
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tyhmä --- tuuh-mah --- ˈtyhmæ
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stupid, dumb | Example: Hän teki tyhmän virheen. | He made a stupid mistake.
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Think of 'dumb' as 'tyhmä' (sounds like 'too-mah')
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yönä --- YER-na --- ˈyø.næ
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at night | Example: Hän saapui kotiin myöhään yönä. | He arrived home late at night.
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Think of 'Yawn' for night time.
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presidentti --- pre-si-den-tee --- /ˈpresidentːi/
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president | Example: Suomen presidentti on Sauli Niinistö. | The president of Finland is Sauli Niinistö.
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Think of 'president' with a Finnish twist at the end!
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rauhaan --- row-hahn --- ˈrɑu.hɑːn
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to peace | Example: Hän toivoi, että maailma pääsisi rauhaan. | He hoped that the world would come to peace.
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Think of 'row' your boat to a peaceful place.
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pysyä --- PUH-suh-yah --- /ˈpys.yæ/
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to stay, to remain | Example: Haluaisin pysyä täällä pidempään. | I would like to stay here longer.
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Think of 'puh-lease stay!'
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