Abbreviations
A collection of Finnish abbreviations that are frequently encountered.
Common everyday abbreviations
| Finnish | English |
|---|---|
°C, celsius-aste | Celsius degree |
°F, fahrenheit-aste | Fahrenheit degree |
ALV, arvonlisävero | VAT tax |
Esim, esimerkiksi | For example |
Hetu, Henkilötunnus | Personal identification number |
Hlö, henkilö | Person |
Hra, herra | Mister, sir |
Hv, hevosvoima | Horsepower |
Jaa, jälkeen ajanlaskun alun | CE, before common era |
Eaa, ennen ajanlaskun alkua | BCE, before common era |
Jne, ja niin edelleen | Etc, and so forth |
Klo, kello | O’clock |
Kpl, kappale (kappaletta) | Piece, pieces |
Krs, kerros | Floor (apartment building) |
Nti, neiti | Miss |
Oy, osakeyhtiö | LLC, limited liability company |
Oyj, julkinen osakeyhtiö | PLC, public limited company |
Rva, rouva | Mrs, missus |
S-posti, sähköposti | E-mail |
Some, sosiaalinen media | Social media |
T. (terv.), terveisin | Best regards |
Tri, tohtori | Doctor |
Days of the week
| Finnish | English |
|---|---|
Ma, maanantai | Mon, monday |
Ti, tiistai | Tues, tuesday |
Ke, keskiviikko | Wed, wednesday |
To, torstai | Thurs, thursday |
Pe, perjantai | Fri, friday |
La, lauantai | Sat, saturday |
Su, sunnuntai | Sun, sunday |
City abbreviations
| Finnish | English |
|---|---|
Hki, Helsinki | Helsinki |
Lpr, Lappeenranta | Lappeenranta |
Tku, Turku | Turku |
Tre, Tampere | Tampere |
Vsa, Vaasa | Vaasa |
Organisation
| Finnish | English |
|---|---|
HS, Helsingin Sanomat | Helsinki Sanomat newspaper |
HUS, Helsingin ja Uudenmaan sairaanhoitopiiri | Helsinki and Uusimaa Healthcare District |
IS, Ilta-Sanomat | Ilta-Sanomat newspaper |
Kela, Kansaneläkelaitos | Social Insurance Institution of Finland |
SPR, Suomen Punainen Risti | Finnish Red Cross |
Yle, Yleisradio Oy | Finnish Broadcasting Company |