Family Members in Finnish

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

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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

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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

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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

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Boyfriend Poikaystävä
Girlfriend Tyttöystävä
Fiancé Kihlattu (mies)
Fiancée Kihlattu (nainen)
Partner Kumppani
Ex-husband Entinen aviomies
Ex-wife Entinen vaimo

Terms of Endearment

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Mom / Mummy Äiti / Mutsi
Dad / Daddy Isä / Faija
Grandma / Nana Mummo / Mummi
Grandpa / Pop-Pop Vaari / Ukki
Honey Kulta
Sweetheart Rakas
Darling Murunen