Finnish · Food & Drink
Peruna
Potato
Beginnernoun
Definition
A staple vegetable in Finnish cooking.
Example
Syömme perunoita päivällisellä.
We eat potatoes at dinner.
Etymology
'Peruna' comes from the Proto-Finnic *peruna, which translates to 'potato.' This indicates the tuber's importance in Finnish cuisine since its introduction to the region.
How & Where It’s Used
'Peruna' is commonly used in daily conversations, recipes, and formal discussions related to food in both spoken and written form, widely recognized across Finland.