Finnish Daily Dialogues
Episodes
Mistä?
26 Mar 2026
Contributed by Lukas
This is the last episode in our series about Finnish locative cases. In this episode, we look at how to answer Mistä? (“from where?”). You’ll l...
Apteekissa
09 Mar 2026
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode you will learn how to talk about feeling sick - from the first symptoms at home to going to the pharmacy. Learn also how to describe p...
Mihin?
21 Feb 2026
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode, we look at how to answer Mihin? (“where to?”) in Finnish: the key endings, useful fixed expressions, and some verbs that require ...
Ravintolassa
05 Feb 2026
Contributed by Lukas
Join us in the restaurant 🍽️ Everything from walking in and grabbing a table to ordering like a local and mastering Finnish restaurant small talk...
Millä?
17 Jan 2026
Contributed by Lukas
Learn how -lla / -llä really works in Finnish (and discover that it’s not just about location!) So, millä sä syöt pastaa?Before listening, we re...
Missä?
19 Dec 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Find out how to say in/on/at in Finnish (and discover that ssa/ssä and lla/llä are not just about location!)So, missä sä oot?
Salilla
23 Nov 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Novembre stole your energy? At least let's train your Finnish. Gym vocabulary, the -ksi ending, and the verb "säätää" which means &q...
Miltä marraskuu tuntuu?
05 Nov 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Welcome to marraskuu 💀 In this episode, we talk about aistiverbit - Finnish sense verbs like tuntua, näyttää, kuulostaa, tuoksua, and maistua. W...
Ko/Kö: How to Ask Questions in Finnish
18 Oct 2025
Contributed by Lukas
How do Finns ask questions without even sounding like they're asking one? Explore ko and kö endings, vowel harmony, intonation, and when to use j...
Vaatekaupassa
05 Oct 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Let’s go vaatekauppaan — to the clothing store! You’ll learn what to say to shop assistants without freezing up, and even master the art of bein...
Me ollaan/Te ootte
16 Sep 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Learn how to say we are or you (plural) are in spoken Finnish and listen to the dialogue with the examples. Ootteks te valmiita?
Lentokoneessa
10 Sep 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Flying soon? In this episode, we take you from the airport to your seat on the plane, with all the phrases you need along the way: checking in, orderi...
Miten sun matka meni?
24 Aug 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Today’s episode takes you on a trip to Portugal! You’ll hear a natural Finnish dialogue, discover the difference between matka, reissu, and retki,...
What does "ihan" really mean?
08 Aug 2025
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode, we unpack the common and tricky Finnish word "ihan". Does it soften or strengthen the meaning? With examples and tips, lear...
Baarissa
28 Jul 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Heading to a Finnish bar? Learn how to order drinks, toast like a local, and handle the day after (krapula or even worse, morkkis). Kippis! 🍻
Hän on/Se on
19 Jul 2025
Contributed by Lukas
In Finnish, we don’t distinguish between “he” and “she” — the word “hän” is gender neutral. And in spoken Finnish, people often use “...
Torilla
07 Jul 2025
Contributed by Lukas
How to survive at a Finnish summer market: learn key phrases for buying berries, tasting, and trying local treats like kalakukko.
Rannalla
04 Jul 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Learn how to invite a friend to the beach in Finnish! In this episode we share everyday phrases, spoken Finnish tips, and some insights on using -lla ...
Kahvilassa
03 Jun 2025
Contributed by Lukas
This episode is about useful phrases for ordering coffee at a café: to go or for here, small or large, with milk or without — everything you need t...
Mitä kuuluu?/Miten menee?
23 May 2025
Contributed by Lukas
You will learn most common vocabulary used in Finnish small talk + some cultural insights.
Mä oon/Sä oot
23 May 2025
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode we will introduce the verb to be "olla" in Finnish and learn how to conjugate it for I and you singular in puhekieli (spoken language)...
Introduction
28 Apr 2025
Contributed by Lukas
This episode explains why the podcast Finnish Daily Dialogues was created and the purpose behind it.