ruoka→ foodFinnish word meaning
"ruoka" is a A1-level Finnish word meaning "food". Below you can find 34 example sentences with audio to help you understand how to use it in real Finnish conversations.
33 stories
Example Sentences

Little Red Riding Hood
Korissa on ruokaa ja kakkua.
The basket has food and cake.

At the Restaurant
Ruoka tulee viidentoista minuutin kuluttua.
The food comes after fifteen minutes.

At the Supermarket
Liisan piti ostaa ruokaa viikoksi.
Lisa needed to buy food for the week.

Two Friends Planning
'Rakastan italialaista ruokaa! Hyvä idea,' sanoo Julia.
'I love Italian food! Good idea,' says Julia.

My New Puppy
Sitten Emma antaa hänelle ruokaa.
Then Emma gives him food.

The Goldfish
Hän antaa sille vähän kalaruokaa.
She gives him a little bit of fish food.

Customer and Waiter
'Kiitos. Ruoka oli erinomaista. Näkemiin!'
'Thank you. The food was excellent. Goodbye!'

The Ant and the Grasshopper
Hän kantaa ruokaa kotiinsa.
She carries food to her home.

The Fox and the Grapes
Kettu etsii ruokaa.
The fox looks for food.

Asking About the Menu
Ruokalistalla on monia ruokia.
There are many dishes on the menu.
Ruoka näyttää ihanalta.
The food looks wonderful.

Shopkeeper and Customer
Kauppa myy ruokaa ja juomia.
The shop sells food and drinks.

Healthy Eating
Anna haluaa syödä terveellistä ruokaa.
Anna wants to eat healthy food.

Tipping at a Restaurant
Ruoka saapuu viidentoista minuutin kuluttua.
The food arrives after fifteen minutes.

Buying Groceries
Annan täytyy ostaa ruokaa viikoksi.
Anna needs to buy food for the week.

Lunch with Coworkers
Ruoka tulee nopeasti.
The food arrives quickly.

Ordering Food Delivery
Hän haluaa tilata ruokaa.
She wants to order food.

Waiting in Line
Minun täytyy ostaa ruokaa viikolle.
I need to buy food for the week.

Checking the Price
Hänen täytyy ostaa ruokaa.
She needs to buy some food.

Feeding the Cat
Kissanruoka on kaapissa.
The cat food is in a cupboard.

Hansel and Gretel
Ruokaa ei ollut tarpeeksi kaikille.
There was not enough food for everyone.

The Business Lunch
Sitten tilaamme ruokamme.
Then we order our food.

The Bremen Town Musicians
Pöydällä oli myös runsaasti ruokaa.
There was also plenty of food on the table.

The Golden Goose
'Hyvää päivää,' sanoi pieni mies. 'Ole hyvä ja jaa ruokasi ja juomasi kanssani.'
'Good day,' said the little man. 'Please share your food and drink with me.'

The Office Party
He päättivät, että olisi ruokaa, musiikkia ja pelejä.
They decided to have food, music, and games.

Making a Reservation
Hänen vanhempansa rakastivat italialaista ruokaa.
Her parents loved Italian food.

The Online Course
Kolmannella viikolla Maria oppi ruoasta.
In the third week, Maria learned about food.

The Strange Noise
Kissa yritti avata kaappia, jossa hän säilytti kissanruokaa.
The cat was trying to open the cabinet where she kept the cat food.

The Camping Adventure
Pakkasimme telttamme, makuupussit ja paljon ruokaa.
We packed our tent, sleeping bags, and a lot of food.

Visiting Berlin
Ruoka oli herkullista ja annokset suuria.
The food was delicious and the portions were large.

At the Border
'Laitan lempiruokaasi,' hänen isoäitinsä sanoi.
'I am cooking your favorite meal,' her grandmother said.

Backpacking Through Europe
Italialainen ruoka oli herkullista ja edullista.
The Italian food was amazing and very affordable.

Complaining About Service
Tunnin kuluttua hänen ruokaansa ei näkynyt vieläkään.
An hour later, there was still no sign of her food.

The Cooking Competition
Maya alkoi harjoitella tunnusruokaansa joka päivä.
Maya began practicing her signature dish every day.
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