aika→ timeFinnish word meaning
"aika" is a A2-level Finnish word meaning "time". Below you can find 18 example sentences with audio to help you understand how to use it in real Finnish conversations.
18 stories
Example Sentences
The Tortoise and the Hare
"Minulla on aikaa levätä."
"I have time to rest."
Two Friends Planning
'Mihin aikaan elokuva alkaa?' kysyy Julia.
'What time is the movie?' asks Julia.
Asking the Time
'Paljonko kello on?'
'Do you have the time?'
Walking Into Wrong Class
'Voi ei!' Max sanoo kun hän näkee, paljonko kello on.
'Oh no!' Max says when he sees the time.
Burning the Food
Aika kuluu nopeasti.
Time passes quickly.
Drinking Enough Water
'Olen väsynyt koko ajan,' hän sanoo.
'I feel tired all the time,' she says.
The Doctor's Advice
Anna oli samaa mieltä ja varasi ajan samalle aamulle.
Anna agreed and made an appointment for that morning.
Making a Reservation
Hän valitsi päivämäärän ja kellonajan.
She selected the date and time.
Buying New Glasses
'Voinko varata ajan?' hän kysyi.
'Can I make an appointment?' she asked.
Making an Excuse
Hän katsoi puhelintaan ja näki ajan.
He looked at his phone and saw the time.
At the Optician
Maria varasi ajan seuraavalle tiistaille.
Maria made an appointment for the following Tuesday.
Phone Conversation
'Tiedän, aika kuluu niin nopeasti!' Lisa sanoi.
'I know, time flies so fast!' Lisa agreed.
Appliance Repair
'Aikaisin vapaa aika on tiistaina iltapäivällä.'
'The earliest appointment is on Tuesday afternoon.'
Patient and Doctor
Hän soitti klinikalle varatakseen ajan.
He called the clinic to make an appointment.
The Theater Play
Näytelmä oli muistuttanut häntä siitä, kuinka arvokasta aika rakkaiden kanssa todella on.
The play had reminded her how precious time with loved ones really is.
Health Insurance
Maria soitti vastaanotolle varatakseen ajan.
Maria called the office to make an appointment.
The Driver's License Test
Hän heräsi kuudelta aamulla, vaikka hänen aikansa oli vasta kymmeneltä.
She woke up at six in the morning, even though her appointment was at ten.
Midlife Crisis
Seuraavalla viikolla Martin varasi ajan tohtori Petersonin, perhelääkärinsä, luo.
The next week, Martin made an appointment with Dr. Peterson, his family doctor.
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