Ways to say it
| Finnish | IPA | Note |
|---|---|---|
| vaaleanpunainen | /ˈʋɑːleɑnˌpunɑi̯nen/ | |
| pinkki | /ˈpiŋkːi/ | colloquial |
Both the adjective and the noun for the color pink can be expressed using these terms. When referring to a noun meaning a pink flower, use neilikka.
What does it mean word for word?
The standard term vaaleanpunainen is a compound of vaalean, meaning light or pale and punainen, meaning red.
Which one should you use?
The word vaaleanpunainen is the standard term for the color. In contrast, pinkki is a more casual version based on a loanword. Additionally, roosa is often used to describe a specific shade of pink, similar to the English word 'rose'.
Is there a formal and an informal way to say it?
Vaaleanpunainen is the standard and formal term, while pinkki is a colloquial and informal way to say pink.
Related words
How does it change in a sentence?
As an adjective, vaaleanpunainen must agree in case and number with the noun it modifies.
How do you pronounce it?
/ˈʋɑːleɑnˌpunɑi̯nen/
Did you know?
- Finnish speakers may use the term pinkki to describe something as 'tacky' or 'overly feminine' in a way that vaaleanpunainen does not.
- The word roosa is a loanword from the French 'rose' and is frequently used in fashion and cosmetics to denote a romantic or elegant shade of pink.
- The word pinkki is a relatively recent addition to the language, borrowed directly from English.
Examples in context
- Pinkki on tyttöjen väri.Pink is for girls.This sentence illustrates a common opinion about the color pink using pinkki.Tatoeba #3281339 by Silja, translation #3222491 by Hybrid
- Pinkki ei ole vain tytöille.Pink is not just for girls.This sentence provides a variation of the idea that pink is not just for girls using pinkki.Tatoeba #7768368 by Thanuir, translation #3222493 by Hybrid
- Pinkki ei ole ainoastaan tytöille.Pink isn't just for girls.This sentence offers a slightly different phrasing to express that pink isn't solely for girls using pinkki.Tatoeba #3282011 by Silja, translation #7493077 by CK
- Vaaleanpunainen edustaa usein herkkyyttä ja romanttisuuttaLight pink often represents delicacy and romanticism
- Roosa verho luo huoneeseen romanttisen tunnelmanA pink curtain creates a romantic atmosphere in the room
- Anna hänelle tuo kaunis roosa rannekoruGive her that beautiful pink bracelet
- Pinkki on ehdottomasti suosikkiväriniPink is definitely my favorite color
- Sopii sulle todella hyvin toi pinkki paitaThat pink shirt looks great on you
- Kukkakimppusi näyttää upealta tuon vaaleanpunertavan ruusun ansiostaYour flower bouquet looks stunning thanks to that light pink rose
- 11 more sentences on Tatoeba
Example conversation
Matti and Sofia are shopping for a new shirt.
- MattiKatso tätä paitaa, onko tämä liian vaaleanpunainen?Look at this shirt, is it too pink?
- SofiaEi ole, se on kaunis väri.It is not, it is a beautiful color.
- MattiSopiiko vaaleanpunainen minulle?Does pink suit me?
- SofiaKyllä sopii, osta se!Yes it does, buy it!
Sources
- Wiktionary, “pink” translations and entries vaaleanpunainen, pinkki, CC BY-SA 4.0, dump of 2026-09-26.
- Word origins: Wiktionary entries pinkki, vaaleanpunainen, CC BY-SA 4.0.
- Example sentences: Tatoeba CC BY 2.0 FR.
