kala→ fishFinnish word meaning
"kala" is a A2-level Finnish word meaning "fish". Below you can find 16 example sentences with audio to help you understand how to use it in real Finnish conversations.
16 stories
Example Sentences

At the Supermarket
Hän osti kanaa ja vähän kalaa.
She bought chicken and some fish.

The Goldfish
'Kala!' huutaa Mia iloisesti.
'A fish!' shouts Mia happily.

Customer and Waiter
'Otan kalan ja riisiä.'
'I will have the fish with rice.'

Pet Shop Adventure
Ensin näemme kalat.
First, we see the fish.

Healthy Eating
Illalliseksi hän valmistaa kalaa.
For dinner, she cooks fish.

At the Beach
Näen pieniä kaloja vedessä.
I see small fish in the water.

By the River
Kala hyppää vedestä.
A fish jumps out of the water.

The Business Lunch
Valitsen salaatin ja grillattua kalaa.
I choose a salad and grilled fish.
Thumbelina
Puron kalat säälivät häntä. Ne puraisivat poikki lumpeenlehden varren.
The fish in the stream felt sorry for her. They bit through the stem of the lily pad.

Bird Watching
Katselimme kun haikara nappasi nopeasti pienen kalan.
We watched as the heron quickly caught a small fish.

Splitting the Bill
'Ja minun kalani ja mehuni olivat myös yhdeksäntoista euroa,' Anna lisää.
'And my fish and juice were also nineteen euros,' adds Anna.

Island Getaway
Tarjoilija suositteli grillattua kalaa kookosriisin kanssa.
The waiter recommended the grilled fish with coconut rice.

Weekend in Amsterdam
Lisa maistoi silliä, tyypillistä hollantilaista herkkua.
Lisa tried herring, a famous Dutch fish.

The Camping Adventure
Isäni sai saaliiksi kaksi pientä kalaa.
My father caught two small fish.

Ferry Crossing
Emma tilasi fish and chipsiä, koska he olivat laivalla.
Emma ordered fish and chips because they were on a boat.

The Little Mermaid
Hän vietti päivänsä uiden korallipuutarhoissa ja leikkien kalojen kanssa.
She spent her days swimming through coral gardens and playing with fish.
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