aurinko
/ˈɑu̯riŋko/
The English word for sun is aurinko in Finnish.
aurinko refers to the star around which the Earth revolves, or any star that serves as the centre of a solar system. You can use related terms like auringonpaiste for sunlight, auringonnousu for sunrise and auringonlasku for sunset.
Meaning: the star around which the Earth revolves (name)
What does it mean word for word?
The word for sunshine, auringonpaiste, is a compound formed from the genitive form of aurinko and the word paiste, meaning glow or glimmer.
Related words
How does it change in a sentence?
The genitive form (the sun's) is auringon, the inessive form (in the sun) is auringossa and the illative form (into the sun) is aurinkoon. To say someone is exposed to the sun, you use the verbal phrase olla auringossa. The adjective form for sunny is aurinkoinen.
How do you pronounce it?
/ˈɑu̯riŋko/
Did you know?
- There is a possibility that aurinko is not a native Finnish word at all, but instead stems from the Old Norse name 'Aurvandill'.
Examples in context
- Aurinko ei laske itään.The sun doesn't set in the east.This sentence shows the use of aurinko regarding its movement.Tatoeba #10068641 by Silja, translation #10068640 by CK
- Minne aurinko menee öisin?Where does the sun go at night?This sentence uses aurinko to ask about its location at night.Tatoeba #4391585 by Sanaseppo, translation #4387825 by Hybrid
- Kuinka kaukana aurinko on?How far away is the sun?This sentence uses aurinko to ask about its distance.Tatoeba #7916827 by Orava, translation #7888295 by Hybrid
- Tänään aurinko paistaa kirkkaasti.Today the sun is shining brightly.
- Tule ulos ja nautitaan päiväpaisteesta.Come outside, and let's enjoy the sunshine.
- Aurinko pilvien takanaSun behind the clouds
- Sateen jälkeen aurinko paistaaThe sun shines after the rain
- Nautitaan juhannuksen auringosta!Let's enjoy the Midsummer sun!
- 94 more sentences on Tatoeba
Example conversation
Mikko and Emma are talking about the weather.
- MikkoTänään aurinko paistaa oikein kauniisti.The sun is shining very beautifully today.
- EmmaKyllä, onpa lämmin päivä!Yes, what a warm day!
- MikkoUskon, että aurinko paistaa koko päivän.I believe the sun will shine all day.
- EmmaToivottavasti se pysyy näin.I hope it stays this way.
Sources
- Wiktionary, “sun” translations and entries aurinko, CC BY-SA 4.0, dump of 2026-09-26.
- Word origins: Wiktionary entries aurinko, CC BY-SA 4.0.
- Example sentences: Tatoeba CC BY 2.0 FR.
