rauha
/ˈrɑu̯hɑ/
rauha is the Finnish word for peace.
rauha refers to the state of being free from war.
Meaning: state of being free from war (noun)
Which one should you use?
rauha is the noun meaning 'peace', whereas rauhallinen is the adjective used to describe a person, place or state as being 'peaceful' or 'calm'.
How does it change in a sentence?
The genitive form rauhan means 'of peace'. The partitive form rauhaa is used when expressing a desire for peace or referring to an unspecified amount of peace. The adjective form of the noun is rauhallinen.
How do you pronounce it?
/ˈrɑu̯hɑ/
Did you know?
- When a Finn wants to tell a child to be quiet or to settle down, they might simply say rauhaa, which is the partitive form of 'peace'.
- While 'peace' in English is often a lofty ideal, in Finnish, the word rauha is used frequently in everyday contexts to mean 'privacy' or 'solitude', such as asking for omaa rauhaa (one's own peace).
- The adjective rauhallinen can be used to describe a person's temperament as 'calm', but it can also imply that someone is being slow or unhurried in a way that might be slightly critical.
Examples in context
- Kyyhky on rauhan symboli.A dove is a symbol of peace.This sentence shows how to use rauha when discussing a symbol of peace.Tatoeba #2614762 by Kalle63, translation #35129 by CK
- Kaikki me toivoimme rauhaa.We all wished for peace.This sentence demonstrates how to express a collective desire for rauha.Tatoeba #3123758 by Kalle63, translation #248513 by CK
- Hänen mielensä on rauhallinen.Her mind is at peace.This sentence illustrates a state of being at peace using the word rauha.Tatoeba #2840719 by Kalle63, translation #309436 by CM
- Rauha on kallisarvoinen asia.Peace is a precious thing.
- Toivon teille kaikille rauhaa.I wish you all peace.
- Antakaa meille rauha.Give us peace.
- Aurinko saa minut tuntemaan rauhoittuneeksi.The sun makes me feel at peace.
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Example conversation
Two friends are discussing world events over coffee.
- MattiMaailma tarvitsee nyt rauhaa.The world needs peace now.
- LauraOlet oikeassa, Matti.You are right, Matti.
- MattiToivon, että rauha palaa pian.I hope peace returns soon.
- LauraSe olisi parasta.That would be best.
Sources
- Wiktionary, “peace” translations and entries rauha, CC BY-SA 4.0, dump of 2026-09-26.
- Example sentences: Tatoeba CC BY 2.0 FR.
