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

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

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Perhe

Extended Family

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

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Isovanhemmat

In-laws

Mother-in-law

Anoppi

Father-in-law

Appi

Son-in-law

Vävy

Daughter-in-law

Miniä

Brother-in-law

Lanko

Sister-in-law

Käly

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Anoppi

Relationships

Boyfriend

Poikaystävä

Girlfriend

Tyttöystävä

Fiancé

Kihlattu (mies)

Fiancée

Kihlattu (nainen)

Partner

Kumppani

Ex-husband

Entinen aviomies

Ex-wife

Entinen vaimo

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Poikaystävä

Terms of Endearment

Mom / Mummy

Äiti / Mutsi

Dad / Daddy

Isä / Faija

Grandma / Nana

Mummo / Mummi

Grandpa / Pop-Pop

Vaari / Ukki

Honey

Kulta

Sweetheart

Rakas

Darling

Murunen

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Äiti / Mutsi