Learn How to Say the Days of the Week in Finnish
If you’re planning a trip to Finland, diving into Finnish culture, or just adding a new language to your list, knowing how to say the days of the week is one of the most practical first steps. This essential vocabulary will help you arrange meetings, schedule events, and talk confidently about your plans—whether it’s Monday morning or the weekend getaway.
Finnish Days of the Week – With English Translation
Below is a simple table of the seven days of the week in Finnish, alongside their English equivalents. This is foundational vocabulary that will come up often in daily life and conversation.
Days of the week in Finnish
| English | Finnish with pronunciation volume_down |
|---|---|
| Monday | maanantai |
| Tuesday | tiistai |
| Wednesday | keskiviikko |
| Thursday | torstai |
| Friday | perjantai |
| Saturday | lauantai |
| Sunday | sunnuntai |
Useful Words and Expressions Related to Days
These common terms and expressions will help you talk about time more fluently, such as referencing parts of the week or making general statements about your schedule.
| English | Finnish with pronunciation volume_down |
|---|---|
| day | päivä |
| morning | aamu |
| today | tänään |
| tomorrow | huomenna |
| yesterday | eilen |
| week | viikko |
| weekend | viikonloppu |
How To Practice These Words
Try using each word in a simple sentence like “Tänään on maanantai” (“Today is Monday”) or “Viikonloppuna matkustan” (“I’m traveling on the weekend”). The more you see and hear these words in context, the easier they’ll stick.
Continue Learning Finnish
Want to expand your Finnish vocabulary? Check out our next lessons on Months in Finnish or Colors in Finnish.