Finnish Housing Terms
The various terms used in housing, including the acronyms used in floor plans for when renting or buying a home.
Parts of a Room
| English | Finnish |
|---|
| Floor | Lattia |
| Roof, interior roof | Katto, sisäkatto |
| Wall | Seinä |
| Window | Ikkuna |
| Door | Ovi |
Parts of a Room
| English | Finnish |
|---|
| Floor | Lattia |
| Roof, interior roof | Katto, sisäkatto |
| Wall | Seinä |
| Window | Ikkuna |
| Door | Ovi |
Interior Spaces of a Home
| English | Finnish | Abbr. |
|---|
| Room | Huone | h |
| Living room | Olohuone, olkkari | oh |
| Bedroom | Makuuhuone, makkari | mh |
| Office, study | Työhuone | työh |
| Loft | Parvi | ‐ |
| Room with a fireplace | Takkahuone | tyk |
| Basement, cellar | Kellari | ‐ |
| Attic | Ullakko | ‐ |
Interior Spaces of a Home
| English | Finnish | Abbr. |
|---|
| Room | Huone | h |
| Living room | Olohuone, olkkari | oh |
| Bedroom | Makuuhuone, makkari | mh |
| Office, study | Työhuone | työh |
| Loft | Parvi | ‐ |
| Room with a fireplace | Takkahuone | tyk |
| Basement, cellar | Kellari | ‐ |
| Attic | Ullakko | ‐ |
Food Preparation and Eating Spaces
| English | Finnish | Abbr. |
|---|
| Kitchen, kyökki | Keittiö | k |
| Kitchenette | Keittokomero | kk, kt |
| Dining room | Ruokailuhuone | rh |
Food Preparation and Eating Spaces
| English | Finnish | Abbr. |
|---|
| Kitchen, kyökki | Keittiö | k |
| Kitchenette | Keittokomero | kk, kt |
| Dining room | Ruokailuhuone | rh |
Washing and Cleaning Spaces
| English | Finnish | Abbr. |
|---|
| Bathroom | Kylpyhuone, kylppäri | kph |
| Sauna | Sauna | s |
| Washing room | Pesuhuone | ph |
| Shower room | Suihkuhuone | sh |
| Dressing room | Pukuhuone | pkh |
Washing and Cleaning Spaces
| English | Finnish | Abbr. |
|---|
| Bathroom | Kylpyhuone, kylppäri | kph |
| Sauna | Sauna | s |
| Washing room | Pesuhuone | ph |
| Shower room | Suihkuhuone | sh |
| Dressing room | Pukuhuone | pkh |
Miscellaneous Spaces
| English | Finnish | Abbr. |
|---|
| Hallway | Eteinen | et |
| Toilet | Vessa | wc |
| Closet | Kaappi | ‐ |
| Walk-in closet | Vaatehuone | vh |
| Cleaning closet | Siivouskomero | sk, siiv |
| Pantry | Ruokakomero | ‐ |
| Storage room | Varasto | var |
Miscellaneous Spaces
| English | Finnish | Abbr. |
|---|
| Hallway | Eteinen | et |
| Toilet | Vessa | wc |
| Closet | Kaappi | ‐ |
| Walk-in closet | Vaatehuone | vh |
| Cleaning closet | Siivouskomero | sk, siiv |
| Pantry | Ruokakomero | ‐ |
| Storage room | Varasto | var |
Exterior Spaces of a Home
| English | Finnish | Abbr. |
|---|
| Balcony | Parveke, partsi | pvk, p |
| Porch | Kuisti | ‐ |
| Veranda | Veranta | ‐ |
| Terrace, deck | Terassi | ter |
| Garage | Autotalli | at |
| Car shelter | Autokatos | ak |
| Shed | Vaja | ‐ |
Exterior Spaces of a Home
| English | Finnish | Abbr. |
|---|
| Balcony | Parveke, partsi | pvk, p |
| Porch | Kuisti | ‐ |
| Veranda | Veranta | ‐ |
| Terrace, deck | Terassi | ter |
| Garage | Autotalli | at |
| Car shelter | Autokatos | ak |
| Shed | Vaja | ‐ |
Apartment Spaces and Parts
The various terms used when living in an apartment and sharing common spaces with others.
| English | Finnish |
|---|
| Laundry room | Pyykkitupa, pesutupa |
| Drying room | Kuivaushuone |
| Storage area | Varasto |
| Outdoor storage area | Ulkovarasto |
| Attic storage area | Vinttikomero |
| Basement storage area | Kellarikomero |
| Storage cage | Häkkivarasto |
| Bicycle storage area | Pyörävarasto |
| Carriage, pram and stroller storage area | Lastenvaunuvarasto |
| Sporting equipment storage area | Urheiluvälinevarasto |
| Outdoor equipment storage area | Ulkoiluvälinevarasto |
| Civil protection shelter | Väestönsuoja |
Apartment Spaces and Parts
| English | Finnish |
|---|
| Laundry room | Pyykkitupa, pesutupa |
| Drying room | Kuivaushuone |
| Storage area | Varasto |
| Outdoor storage area | Ulkovarasto |
| Attic storage area | Vinttikomero |
| Basement storage area | Kellarikomero |
| Storage cage | Häkkivarasto |
| Bicycle storage area | Pyörävarasto |
| Carriage, pram and stroller storage area | Lastenvaunuvarasto |
| Sporting equipment storage area | Urheiluvälinevarasto |
| Outdoor equipment storage area | Ulkoiluvälinevarasto |
| Civil protection shelter | Väestönsuoja |
Appliances and Furniture
A collection of appliances and furniture often found in the home.
Living Room Appliances and Furniture
| English | Finnish |
|---|
| Sofa, couch | Sohva |
| Table, desk | Pöytä |
| Computer desk | Tietokonepöytä |
| Coffee table | Kahvipöytä |
| Chair, stool | Tuoli |
| Bookshelf | Kirjahylly |
| Lamp | Lamppu |
| Computer | Tietokone |
| Laptop | Kannettava tietokone, läppäri |
| Television | Televisio, telkkari |
| Telephone, cellphone | Puhelin, matkapuhelin |
| Smartphone | Puhelin, älypuhelin, kännykkä |
| CD player | CD-soitin |
| Cassette player | Kasettisoitin |
| Record player | Levysoitin |
| Video game console | Pelikonsoli |
Living Room Appliances and Furniture
| English | Finnish |
|---|
| Sofa, couch | Sohva |
| Table, desk | Pöytä |
| Computer desk | Tietokonepöytä |
| Coffee table | Kahvipöytä |
| Chair, stool | Tuoli |
| Bookshelf | Kirjahylly |
| Lamp | Lamppu |
| Computer | Tietokone |
| Laptop | Kannettava tietokone, läppäri |
| Television | Televisio, telkkari |
| Telephone, cellphone | Puhelin, matkapuhelin |
| Smartphone | Puhelin, älypuhelin, kännykkä |
| CD player | CD-soitin |
| Cassette player | Kasettisoitin |
| Record player | Levysoitin |
| Video game console | Pelikonsoli |
Bedroom Appliances and Furniture
| English | Finnish |
|---|
| Bed | Sänky |
| Mattress | Patja |
| Night table, bedside table | Yöpöytä |
| Dresser | Lipasto |
| Wardrobe closet | Vaatekaappi |
Bedroom Appliances and Furniture
| English | Finnish |
|---|
| Bed | Sänky |
| Mattress | Patja |
| Night table, bedside table | Yöpöytä |
| Dresser | Lipasto |
| Wardrobe closet | Vaatekaappi |
Bathroom Appliances and Furniture
| English | Finnish |
|---|
| Toilet | Vessa |
| Shower | Suihku |
| Bathtub | Kylpyamme |
| Mirror | Peili |
| Sink | Pesuallas, lavuaari |
| Washing machine | Pesukone |
| Drying rack | Kuivausteline, pyykkiteline |
| Toothbrush, electric toothbrush | Hammasharja, sähköhammasharja |
| Hair dryer | Hiustenkuivaaja |
| Razor, electric razor | Partaveitsi, sähköpartaveitsi |
Bathroom Appliances and Furniture
| English | Finnish |
|---|
| Toilet | Vessa |
| Shower | Suihku |
| Bathtub | Kylpyamme |
| Mirror | Peili |
| Sink | Pesuallas, lavuaari |
| Washing machine | Pesukone |
| Drying rack | Kuivausteline, pyykkiteline |
| Toothbrush, electric toothbrush | Hammasharja, sähköhammasharja |
| Hair dryer | Hiustenkuivaaja |
| Razor, electric razor | Partaveitsi, sähköpartaveitsi |
Kitchen Appliances and Furniture
| English | Finnish |
|---|
| Stove | Liesi, hella |
| Oven | Uuni |
| Stove hood | Liesituuletin |
| Microwave | Mikroaaltouuni, mikro |
| Coffee maker | Kahvinkeitin |
| Refrigerator, fridge | Jääkaappi |
| Freezer | Pakastin |
| Dishwasher | Tiskikone |
| Blender | Tehosekoitin |
| Grill | Grilli |
| Hand-held mixer | Sauvasekoitin |
| Kitchen scale | Keittiövaaka |
| Tea maker | Teekeitin |
| Toaster | Leivänpaahdin |
| Cupboard | Kaappi |
| Drying cabinet | Kuivauskaappi |
| Counter, counters | Taso, tasot |
| Drawer, drawers | Laatikko, laatikot |
| Sink | Pesuallas |
| Faucet | Hana |
Kitchen Appliances and Furniture
| English | Finnish |
|---|
| Stove | Liesi, hella |
| Oven | Uuni |
| Stove hood | Liesituuletin |
| Microwave | Mikroaaltouuni, mikro |
| Coffee maker | Kahvinkeitin |
| Refrigerator, fridge | Jääkaappi |
| Freezer | Pakastin |
| Dishwasher | Tiskikone |
| Blender | Tehosekoitin |
| Grill | Grilli |
| Hand-held mixer | Sauvasekoitin |
| Kitchen scale | Keittiövaaka |
| Tea maker | Teekeitin |
| Toaster | Leivänpaahdin |
| Cupboard | Kaappi |
| Drying cabinet | Kuivauskaappi |
| Counter, counters | Taso, tasot |
| Drawer, drawers | Laatikko, laatikot |
| Sink | Pesuallas |
| Faucet | Hana |
Kitchen Utensils
| English | Finnish |
|---|
| Apron | Esiliina |
| Baking tray | Uunipelti |
| Bottle opener | Pullonavaaja |
| Bowl | Kulho |
| Casserole dish | Vuoka |
| Chopsticks | Syömäpuikot |
| Cleaver | Lihakirves |
| Coffee pot | Kahvipannu |
| Coffee filter | Suodatinpussi |
| Colander | Lävikkö |
| Corkscrew | Korkkiruuvi |
| Cup | Kuppi |
| Cutlery | Ruokailuvälineet |
| Cutting board | Leikkuulauta |
| Fork | Haarukka |
| Frying pan | Paistinpannu |
| Funnel | Suppilo |
| Garlic press | Valkosipulipuristin |
| Grater, cheese grater | Raastin, juustorastin |
| Knife | Veitsi |
| Ladle | Kauha |
| Measuring cup | Mittakuppi |
| Measuring spoon | Mittalusikka |
| Mug | Muki |
| Napkin | Lautasliina |
| Oven glove | Uunikinnas |
| Pizza cutter | Pizzaleikkuri |
| Plate | Lautanen |
| Rolling pin | Kaulin |
| Salad spinner | Salaattilinko |
| Spatula | Lasta |
| Spoon | Lusikka |
| Strainer | Siivilä |
| Tablespoon | Ruokalusikka |
| Teapot | Teekannu |
| Teaspoon | Teelusikka |
| Timer | Ajastin |
| Toothpick | Hammastikku |
| Water glass | Vesilasi |
| Wine glass | Viinilasi |
| Whisk | Vispilä |
Kitchen Utensils
| English | Finnish |
|---|
| Apron | Esiliina |
| Baking tray | Uunipelti |
| Bottle opener | Pullonavaaja |
| Bowl | Kulho |
| Casserole dish | Vuoka |
| Chopsticks | Syömäpuikot |
| Cleaver | Lihakirves |
| Coffee pot | Kahvipannu |
| Coffee filter | Suodatinpussi |
| Colander | Lävikkö |
| Corkscrew | Korkkiruuvi |
| Cup | Kuppi |
| Cutlery | Ruokailuvälineet |
| Cutting board | Leikkuulauta |
| Fork | Haarukka |
| Frying pan | Paistinpannu |
| Funnel | Suppilo |
| Garlic press | Valkosipulipuristin |
| Grater, cheese grater | Raastin, juustorastin |
| Knife | Veitsi |
| Ladle | Kauha |
| Measuring cup | Mittakuppi |
| Measuring spoon | Mittalusikka |
| Mug | Muki |
| Napkin | Lautasliina |
| Oven glove | Uunikinnas |
| Pizza cutter | Pizzaleikkuri |
| Plate | Lautanen |
| Rolling pin | Kaulin |
| Salad spinner | Salaattilinko |
| Spatula | Lasta |
| Spoon | Lusikka |
| Strainer | Siivilä |
| Tablespoon | Ruokalusikka |
| Teapot | Teekannu |
| Teaspoon | Teelusikka |
| Timer | Ajastin |
| Toothpick | Hammastikku |
| Water glass | Vesilasi |
| Wine glass | Viinilasi |
| Whisk | Vispilä |
