Learning family-related vocabulary is one of the first steps in mastering a new language, and Finnish is no exception. This lesson is dedicated to helping you talk about your family in Finnish with confidence and correct pronunciation. Whether you’re chatting with friends, introducing relatives, or just building your vocabulary, these words are essential.
On this page, you’ll find the most common terms for immediate and extended family members in Finnish, including words for “mother,” “father,” “sister,” “grandparents,” “in-laws,” and more. Each Finnish term is presented alongside its English equivalent and comes with native audio pronunciation to help you speak naturally and accurately.
We also cover modern family terms, step-relations, and affectionate nicknames, so you’re equipped for real-life conversations. This resource is perfect for beginners or anyone looking to expand their Finnish vocabulary through focused, practical topics. Press play, repeat the words, and soon you’ll be talking about your family like a native speaker.
Immediate Family
| English | Finnish with pronunciation volume_down |
|---|---|
| Family |
Perhe |
| Parents |
Vanhemmat |
| Mother |
Äiti |
| Father |
Isä |
| Child |
Lapsi |
| Children |
Lapset |
| Son |
Poika |
| Daughter |
Tytär |
| Sibling |
Sisarus |
| Brother |
Veli |
| Sister |
Sisar |
| Spouse |
Puoliso |
| Husband |
Aviomies |
| Wife |
Vaimo |
Extended Family
| English | Finnish with pronunciation volume_down |
|---|---|
| Grandparents |
Isovanhemmat |
| Grandmother |
Isoäiti |
| Grandfather |
Isoisä |
| Grandchild |
Lapsenlapsi |
| Grandchildren |
Lapsenlapset |
| Grandson |
Pojanpoika |
| Granddaughter |
Tyttärenlapsi |
| Aunt |
Täti |
| Uncle |
Setä / Eno |
| Cousin |
Serkku |
| Nephew |
Veljenpoika / siskonpoika |
| Niece |
Veljentytär / siskontytär |
| Great-grandparents |
Isoisovanhemmat |
| Great-grandmother |
Isoisoäiti |
| Great-grandfather |
Isoisoisä |
| Second cousin |
Pikkuserkku |
In-laws
| English | Finnish with pronunciation volume_down |
|---|---|
| Mother-in-law |
Anoppi |
| Father-in-law |
Appi |
| Son-in-law |
Vävy |
| Daughter-in-law |
Miniä |
| Brother-in-law |
Lanko |
| Sister-in-law |
Käly |
Relationships
| English | Finnish with pronunciation volume_down |
|---|---|
| Boyfriend |
Poikaystävä |
| Girlfriend |
Tyttöystävä |
| Fiancé |
Kihlattu (mies) |
| Fiancée |
Kihlattu (nainen) |
| Partner |
Kumppani |
| Ex-husband |
Entinen aviomies |
| Ex-wife |
Entinen vaimo |
Terms of Endearment
| English | Finnish with pronunciation volume_down |
|---|---|
| Mom / Mummy |
Äiti / Mutsi |
| Dad / Daddy |
Isä / Faija |
| Grandma / Nana |
Mummo / Mummi |
| Grandpa / Pop-Pop |
Vaari / Ukki |
| Honey |
Kulta |
| Sweetheart |
Rakas |
| Darling |
Murunen |