Finnish for Kids: Easy Words You Can Use Every Day
Learning a new language doesn’t have to be tricky. With Finnish, even the everyday things around us turn into fun learning moments! Whether you’re saying hello or naming your favorite toy, Finnish has playful words for it all.
Words You’ll Use All the Time
Here are a few Finnish words your child can start using right away:
- hei – hello
- kiitos – thank you
- pallo – ball
- kirja – book
- kissa – cat
Say this fun sentence together: “Hei kissa! Missä on minun pallo?” (“Hi cat! Where is my ball?”)
Daily Word Fun
Label Your World
Use sticky notes to label items around the house in Finnish—like ovi (door), tuoli (chair), or lelu (toy). Say each word as you see it!
Greeting Game
Practice saying “hei” and “kiitos” in different voices whisper, robot, monster! This makes repetition fun and helps with memory.
Dinolingo’s Finnish course (ages 2–14) helps kids build vocabulary with real-life words they can use at home, school, or playtime. The program blends animated stories, catchy songs, and printable activities so kids practice Finnish without even realizing they’re learning.
It’s available online and on mobile, and perfect for screen or screen-free time.
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