Want to talk about food, go shopping in Finland, or understand Finnish recipes? Learning the names of vegetables in Finnish is a great place to start. Whether you’re a beginner or reviewing vocabulary, this guide covers essential veggie words grouped into useful categories.
All words include pronunciation so you can practice speaking. As always, these Finnish lessons are free and designed to support your learning journey.
Root and Bulb Vegetables
Carrot
Porkkana
Potato
Peruna
Beetroot
Punajuuri
Turnip
Nauris
Radish
Retiisi
Onion
Sipuli
Garlic
Valkosipuli
Leek
Purjo
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Porkkana
Leafy Greens and Herbs
Lettuce
Salaatti
Spinach
Pinaatti
Kale
Lehtikaali
Parsley
Persilja
Dill
Tilli
Cabbage
Kaali
Chard
Mangoldi
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Salaatti
Fruiting Vegetables
Tomato
Tomaatti
Cucumber
Kurkku
Bell Pepper
Paprika
Eggplant
Munakoiso
Zucchini
Kesäkurpitsa
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Tomaatti
Pod and Seed Vegetables
Green Peas
Herneet
Green Beans
Vihreät pavut
Lentils
Linssit
Chickpeas
Kikherneet
Soybeans
Soijapavut
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Herneet
Other Common Vegetables
Broccoli
Parsakaali
Cauliflower
Kukkakaali
Mushroom
Sieni
Corn
Maissi
Pumpkin
Kurpitsa
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Parsakaali
Practice and Expand Your Finnish Vocabulary
Now that you’ve learned the Finnish names for many common vegetables, try to use them in everyday situations. Next time you're at the store or cooking, name the items in Finnish. You’ll be surprised how quickly your memory improves with practice!
Want to keep going? You can also explore related topics like Fruits in Finnish or Finnish Food Vocabulary to build your food-related vocabulary even further.