tilata→ to orderFinnish word meaning
"tilata" is a A1-level Finnish word meaning "to order". Below you can find 10 example sentences with audio to help you understand how to use it in real Finnish conversations.
10 stories
Example Sentences

At the Restaurant
Oletteko valmiita tilaamaan?
Are you ready to order?

The Wrong Word
Hän haluaa tilata kahvin.
She wants to order a coffee.

Customer and Waiter
'Saanko ottaa tilauksen?' tarjoilija kysyy.
'Are you ready to order?' the waiter asks.

Ordering Office Supplies
Tänään hänen täytyy tilata tarvikkeita.
Today, she needs to order supplies.

Ordering in a Foreign Language
Hän haluaa tilata kahvia.
She wants to order coffee.

At the Food Court
Tom tilaa juustohampurilaisen ylimääräisillä maustekurkuilla.
Tom orders a cheeseburger with extra pickles.

Delivery to Wrong Address
'En ole tilannut mitään,' hän sanoi itselleen.
'I did not order anything,' he said to himself.

The Wrong Order
'Hyvää iltaa! Oletteko valmis tilaamaan?' hän kysyi.
'Good evening! Are you ready to order?' he asked.

Reconnecting with an Old Friend
Hän tilasi tavallisen lattensa ja löysi istumapaikan ikkunan vierestä.
She ordered her usual latte and found a seat by the window.

Complaining About Service
'Anteeksi, tilasin punaviinin,' hän huomautti.
'Excuse me, I ordered the red wine,' she pointed out.
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