Learn these 30 Finnish adjectives to describe a person! Each adjective is presented in the nominative singular and in the partitive plural, which are very common forms you’ll see these adjectives in.
Here’s the list of the Finnish adjectives mentioned on the video:
ystävällinen = friendly
kohtelias = polite
epäkohtelias = impolite
puhelias = talkative
ujo = shy
itsenäinen = independent
rehellinen = honest
ärsyttävä = annoying
kaunis = beautiful
hyvännäköinen = good-looking
hauska = funny
tavallinen = ordinary, normal
suorapuheinen = direct, straightforward
herkkä = sensitive
lämminsydäminen = warmhearted
äkkipikainen = quick-tempered
rauhallinen = calm
hiljainen = quiet
kiukkuinen = grumpy
tyylikäs = stylish
sisukas = gutsy, headstrong
energinen = energetic
vakava = serious
ahdistunut = anxious
rento = relaxed, laid-back
sosiaalinen = sociable
pidättyväinen = reserved
inhottava = disgusting
vilpitön = sincere
Learn more about Finnish adjectives:
- The three degrees of comparison for Finnish adjectives – an introduction
- The Finking Cap Podcast episode 1: Moomin characters and personalities in Finnish (easy Finnish podcast with subtitles!)