laukku
/ˈlɑu̯kːu/
The English phrase "bag" can be translated into Finnish using several words, most commonly laukku. Wiktionary also lists kassi and pussi.
Meaning: flexible container (noun)
Ways to say it
| Finnish | IPA |
|---|---|
| laukku | /ˈlɑu̯kːu/ |
| kassi | /ˈkɑsːi/ |
| pussi | /ˈpusːi/ |
| säkki | /ˈsækːi/ |
Which one should you use?
kassi is more commonly associated with shopping bags, tote bags or smaller bags used to carry items.
Related words
How does it change in a sentence?
The word laukku follows standard Finnish declension. laukkuja is the partitive plural form used for indefinite quantities of bags.
How do you pronounce it?
/ˈlɑu̯kːu/
Did you know?
- The word laukku may have originally referred to wandering Russian traders rather than the bags they carried.
Examples in context
- Se on Ginan laukku.It's Gina's bag.This sentence uses laukku to show possession.Tatoeba #6924722 by aqaq, translation #3121776 by CN
- Tomi söi koko pussin.Tom ate the entire bag.This sentence uses pussi to describe an entire bag of something being eaten.Tatoeba #10124802 by Johannes_S, translation #8115518 by Hybrid
- Laukku ei ollut minun.The bag wasn't mine.This sentence uses laukku to show ownership in the negative.Tatoeba #3261773 by Silja, translation #3128354 by CM
- Laitan tavarat laukkuun.I'll put the items in the bag.
- Laita tavara reppuun.Put the stuff in the bag.
- Mulla on kassi, jossa on kaupasta ostamani tavarat.I have a bag with the items I bought from the store.
- 57 more sentences on Tatoeba
Example conversation
Juho and Sofia are looking for something in the hallway.
- JuhoMissä on sinun musta laukku?Where is your black bag?
- SofiaSe on tuolla pöydällä.It is there on the table.
- JuhoLöysin sen vihdoin.I finally found it.
- SofiaHyvä, nyt voimme lähteä.Good, now we can leave.
Sources
- Wiktionary, “bag” translations and entries laukku, kassi, pussi, säkki, CC BY-SA 4.0, dump of 2026-09-26.
- Word origins: Wiktionary entries kassi, laukku, pussi, säkki, CC BY-SA 4.0.
- Example sentences: Tatoeba CC BY 2.0 FR.
