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lahja→ presentFinnish word meaning

"lahja" is a A2-level Finnish word meaning "present". Below you can find 28 example sentences with audio to help you understand how to use it in real Finnish conversations.

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Example Sentences

Birthday Party
A1Celebrations

Birthday Party

He tuovat minulle lahjoja.

They bring presents for me.

The Goldfish
A1Pets & Animals

The Goldfish

Hänen vanhemmillaan on erityinen lahja hänelle.

Her parents have a special gift for her.

Christmas Morning
A1Celebrations

Christmas Morning

Kuusen alla on paljon lahjoja!

There are many presents under the tree!

Thanking Someone
A1Dialogue Practice

Thanking Someone

'Tämä kakku on talon puolesta,' hän sanoo.

'This cake is a gift,' he says.

Buying Souvenirs
A1Travel

Buying Souvenirs

'Kyllä, kiitos. Tarvitsen lahjoja perheelleni,' Emma sanoo.

'Yes, please. I need gifts for my family,' Emma says.

Sending a Message
A1Technology

Sending a Message

Se on syntymäpäivälahja hänen vanhemmiltaan.

It is a birthday gift from her parents.

A Surprise Gift
A1Relationships

A Surprise Gift

Emma haluaa antaa hänelle erityisen lahjan.

Emma wants to give her a special gift.

My Birthday
A1Celebrations

My Birthday

Nyt on lahjojen aika!

Now it is time for presents!

Sleeping Beauty
A2Fairy Tales

Sleeping Beauty

Ensimmäinen keiju antoi Auroralle kauneuden lahjan.

The first fairy gave Aurora the gift of beauty.

Delivery to Wrong Address
A2Funny Mistakes

Delivery to Wrong Address

Anna tilasi äidilleen syntymäpäivälahjan verkosta.

Anna ordered a birthday present for her mother online.

Puss in Boots
A2Fairy Tales

Puss in Boots

'Teidän Majesteettinne,' sanoi kissa kumarruksella. 'Herrani, Carabasin markiisi, lähettää teille tämän lahjan.'

'Your Majesty,' said the cat with a bow. 'My master, the Marquis of Carabas, sends you this gift.'

The Golden Goose
A2Fairy Tales

The Golden Goose

'Koska sinulla on hyvä sydän,' sanoi pieni mies, 'annan sinulle lahjan.'

'Because you have a kind heart,' said the little man, 'I will give you a gift.'

The Mysterious Package
A2Mystery & Curiosity

The Mysterious Package

Hänen syntymäpäivänsä oli kahden kuukauden päässä, joten se ei luultavasti ollut lahja.

Her birthday was two months away, so it was probably not a gift.

The Secret Admirer
A2Mystery & Curiosity

The Secret Admirer

Mies käveli toimistoon kantaen pientä lahjapussia.

A man walked into the office carrying a small gift bag.

Keeping a Travel Journal
A2Travel

Keeping a Travel Journal

Hänen isoäitinsä oli antanut hänelle muistikirjan lahjaksi.

Her grandmother had given her the notebook as a gift.

The Housewarming Party
A2Celebrations

The Housewarming Party

He toivat kauniin kasvin lahjaksi.

They brought a beautiful plant as a gift.

The False Friend Word
A2Funny Mistakes

The False Friend Word

Hän ajatteli englannin sanaa 'gift', joka tarkoittaa lahjaa.

She thought of the English word 'gift' meaning present.

Making a Reservation
A2Everyday Situations

Making a Reservation

Hänen äitinsä halasi häntä tiukasti.

Her mother hugged her tightly.

The Parking Ticket
A2Everyday Situations

The Parking Ticket

Hänen piti ostaa lahja äitinsä syntymäpäiväksi.

She needed to buy a gift for her mother's birthday.

Workplace Friendship
A2Work & Career

Workplace Friendship

Lisa toi hänelle kauniin kasvin lahjaksi.

Lisa brought her a beautiful plant as a gift.

The Apprenticeship
A2Work & Career

The Apprenticeship

Hän päätti antaa laatikon äidilleen lahjaksi.

He decided to give the box to his mother as a gift.

Duty-Free Shopping
A2Travel

Duty-Free Shopping

'Etsin lahjaa äidilleni.'

'I am looking for a gift for my mother.'

At the Border
A2Travel

At the Border

Hän toi lahjoja isoäidilleen ja serkuilleen.

She brought gifts for her grandmother and cousins.

A Cultural Experience
A2Travel

A Cultural Experience

Hän toi Emmalle pienen lahjan, joka oli kääritty kauniiseen paperiin.

She brought Emma a small gift wrapped in beautiful paper.

The Pen Pal
A2Relationships

The Pen Pal

Yuki lähetti Emmalle pienen syntymäpäivälahjan.

Yuki sent Emma a small gift for her birthday.

Cultural Misunderstanding
B1Funny Mistakes

Cultural Misunderstanding

Hän osti pullon viiniä lahjaksi emännälle.

She bought a bottle of wine as a gift for the hostess.

Dr Jekyll and Mr Hyde
B1Classics Retold

Dr Jekyll and Mr Hyde

Mr. Utterson tunnisti sen lahjaksi, jonka hän oli antanut tohtori Jekyllille vuosia sitten.

Mr. Utterson recognized it as a gift he had given to Dr. Jekyll years ago.

The Graduation Ceremony
B1Celebrations

The Graduation Ceremony

Hänen isänsä oli tuonut pienen lahjan kultaiseen paperiin käärittynä.

Her father had brought a small gift wrapped in golden paper.

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