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The Difference Between Luulla, Ajatella and Miettiä

March 12, 2021

The question "What's the difference between luulla and ajatella?" is very common for Finnish language learners. Find out the details here!

The Verb Antaa – Many Meanings

December 4, 2019

Interesting Verbs

The verb ANTAA has two main meanings but, in addition, is used in a large list of phrases. Find out more about what antaa can mean in this article!

How to say TO TRY in Finnish – Yrittää Pyrkiä Kokeilla

November 28, 2019

Interesting Verbs

You can use many verbs to say TO TRY in Finnish. In this article, you can find out what each of them means, as well as their rections!

Syödä and Eating – Closely-Related Verbs

November 4, 2019

Interesting Verbs

Syödä means eating, but it's not even close to being the only verb to express that action! Learn other verbs, phrases and sayings with the verb syödä!

Taitaa Saattaa Mahtaa – Verb Differences

October 21, 2019

Interesting Verbs

We can use certain auxialliary verbs to express probability in Finnish: taitaa, mahtaa and saattaa. Learn more about their usage in this article!

Nukkua and Sleeping – Closely-Related Verbs

October 9, 2019

Interesting Verbs

In this second installment of our series on closely related verbs, we look at NUKKUA. Learn more vocabulary related to sleeping in this article!

The Verb Käydä – Many Meanings #4

August 26, 2019

Interesting Verbs

The verb KÄYDÄ has many meanings, some of which are really common (e.g. käyn kaupassa) and some less so (e.g. käy taloksi).

Minä käyn kaupassa – Käydä – Example Sentences

August 26, 2019

Interesting Verbs

In Finnish, "I go to the store" is usually translated as "Minä käyn kaupassa". Learn more about the basic usage of the verb käydä!

Alkaa Aloittaa Ruveta Ryhtyä – Meanings and Rections

July 30, 2019

Interesting Verbs

Aloitan leikin, alan leikkiä, rupean leikkimään, ryhdyn leikkiin. Learn more about the verbs alkaa, aloittaa, ruveta and ryhtyä in this article. We go over what contexts these verbs are used in as well as their rections.

Puhua and Speaking – Closely-Related Verbs

July 27, 2019

Interesting Verbs

Puhua, keskustella, väittää, pyytää, juoruta, huutaa and kuiskata are all verbs whose meanings are related to oral communication.