Idioms and expressions Finnish
Colourful expressions you will hear in real conversations, with literal translations and meanings.
Idioms do not mean what their words say, so each entry starts with the literal translation to show the picture behind it. Then you get the meaning you will actually hear, the nearest English phrase where there is one, and an example. Many idioms are informal, so listen for them before you use them in writing.
Everyday Finnish idioms and what they really mean
Ten common Finnish idioms with literal translations, real meanings, English equivalents and examples, from nostaa kissa pöydälle to mennä metsään.
Finnish food idioms: soup, fish and swallowed words
Four Finnish idioms built on food and cooking, with literal translations, meanings, English equivalents and example sentences.
Finnish weather idioms: lightning, clouds and the wind
Four Finnish idioms about weather and the sky, with literal translations, meanings, English equivalents and example sentences.
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