keitto
/ˈkei̯tːo/
The Finnish word for soup is keitto.
keitto is a noun used to refer to a liquid-based dish. If you are specifically referring to a pureed or creamy soup, you can use the word sosekeitto.
Meaning: dish (noun)
How does it change in a sentence?
The word follows standard Finnish declension. The genitive form, meaning 'of the soup', is keiton. Use the plural nominative form keitot when referring to multiple types of soups. When expressing an indefinite amount of soup or using it as the object of an action, such as eating or stirring, you should use the partitive form keittoa.
How do you pronounce it?
/ˈkei̯tːo/
Did you know?
- In certain slang or humorous contexts, the word keitto can be used as a euphemism for 'booze' or alcohol.
- Traditional Finnish 'forest soups' often include wild mushrooms and game, reflecting the country's deep cultural connection to foraging.
- The verb keittää can be used not only for soup but also for brewing coffee, showing that the concept of 'boiling' covers many liquid preparations.
Examples in context
- Tämä keitto on paksua.The soup is thick.This sentence is useful for describing the consistency of the keitto.Tatoeba #12091483 by Johannes_S, translation #60991 by CK
- Keitto on liian kuumaa.The soup is too hot.This sentence is useful for describing the temperature of the keitto.Tatoeba #5361137 by Orava, translation #1106888 by Scott
- Tom hämmensi keittoa lusikalla.Tom stirred the soup with a spoon.This sentence is useful for showing how to use the partitive form keittoa when the soup is the object of an action.Tatoeba #3633156 by Silja, translation #2966105 by patgfisher
- 26 more sentences on Tatoeba
Example conversation
Matti and Sofia are having lunch together.
- MattiMikä tämä keitto on?What is this soup?
- SofiaSe on hernekeitto.It is pea soup.
- MattiTämä keitto maistuu hyvältä.This soup tastes good.
- SofiaKiitos, Matti!Thank you, Matti!
Sources
- Wiktionary, “soup” translations and entries keitto, CC BY-SA 4.0, dump of 2026-09-26.
- Word origins: Wiktionary entries keitto, CC BY-SA 4.0.
- Example sentences: Tatoeba CC BY 2.0 FR.
