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
| English | Finnish with pronunciation volume_down |
|---|---|
| Carrot |
Porkkana |
| Potato |
Peruna |
| Beetroot |
Punajuuri |
| Turnip |
Nauris |
| Radish |
Retiisi |
| Onion |
Sipuli |
| Garlic |
Valkosipuli |
| Leek |
Purjo |
Leafy Greens and Herbs
| English | Finnish with pronunciation volume_down |
|---|---|
| Lettuce |
Salaatti |
| Spinach |
Pinaatti |
| Kale |
Lehtikaali |
| Parsley |
Persilja |
| Dill |
Tilli |
| Cabbage |
Kaali |
| Chard |
Mangoldi |
Fruiting Vegetables
| English | Finnish with pronunciation volume_down |
|---|---|
| Tomato |
Tomaatti |
| Cucumber |
Kurkku |
| Bell Pepper |
Paprika |
| Eggplant |
Munakoiso |
| Zucchini |
Kesäkurpitsa |
Pod and Seed Vegetables
| English | Finnish with pronunciation volume_down |
|---|---|
| Green Peas |
Herneet |
| Green Beans |
Vihreät pavut |
| Lentils |
Linssit |
| Chickpeas |
Kikherneet |
| Soybeans |
Soijapavut |
Other Common Vegetables
| English | Finnish with pronunciation volume_down |
|---|---|
| Broccoli |
Parsakaali |
| Cauliflower |
Kukkakaali |
| Mushroom |
Sieni |
| Corn |
Maissi |
| Pumpkin |
Kurpitsa |
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.