Finnish Family, Relationships, and Life Events Vocabulary

Flashcards covering Finnish vocabulary for family relations, life milestones, and standard social reaction phrases for the YKI-speaking exam context.

Leski

A spouse who has died (widow or widower).

Sinkku / Naimaton / Yksin

A person who is not in a relationship.

Seurustella / Avoliitossa

To live in a romantic relationship or domestic partnership.

Kosia (ketä?)

To propose to someone; part of formalizing a relationship.

Mennä kihloihin

To get engaged, often involving a ring ($sormus$).

Mennä naimisiin / Häät

Marriage and the wedding ceremony.

Erota (kenestä?) / Eronnut

When a relationship ends; to be divorced or separated.

Pitää huolta (kenestä?)

To take care of another person.

Olla raskaana / Odottaa lasta

To be pregnant; expecting a child.

Lapseton / Lapsettomuus

Being without children or the state of childlessness.

Anoppi

The mother of one's spouse.

Appi

The father of one's spouse.

Uusperhe

A family form that includes children from previous relationships.

Ydinperhe

A nuclear family.

Yksinhuoltaja

A single parent.

Muuttaa yhteen

To start living together.

Kutsu

An invitation sent by post to tell guests where and when a party will be held.

Lahjakortti

A gift voucher for things like massage, shops, movies, or the theater.

Onnitella

To congratulate someone by saying "Paljon onnea!" or "Onneksi olkoon!".

Pitopalvelu

A catering service hired to prepare food for a party.

Valmistujaiset

A celebration held when high school, vocational school, or university is finished.

Hautajaiset

The final celebration or ceremony for a person (funeral).

Vieras

A person who is invited to a party (guest).

Syntyä

To be born; used with where and when (e.g., "Synnyin Suomessa vuonna $1995$. ").

Päästä opiskelemaan

To be admitted to or get into a place of study, such as a university.

Valmistua

To graduate from a school and qualify for a profession (e.g., graduating as a teacher).

Mennä armeijaan

To go to the army/military service.

Saada lapsia

To have children.

Ihanko totta? / Ai, niinkö?

Reaction phrases used when you are surprised.

Voi, miten hienoa! / Onpa kiva kuulla!

Reaction phrases used to show joy or interest.

Voi ei, ikävä kuulla / Olen tosi pahoillani

Reaction phrases used when the news or situation is unpleasant or sad.

Miten voit nyt? / Haluatko kertoa lisää?

Reaction phrases used to show sympathy or empathy.

Totta kai, mielelläni / Ehdottomasti

Reaction phrases used to accept a request or respond positively.

Kiitos, mutta ei tällä kertaa / Valitettavasti en voi

Reaction phrases used to refuse politely.