Finnish · Travel & Places
Ravintola
Restaurant
Beginnernoun
Definition
A place where you pay to eat meals.
Example
Tämä ravintola on kuuluisa kalastaan.
This restaurant is famous for its fish.
Etymology
'Ravintola' is derived from the French word 'restaurant,' adopted into Finnish reflecting the emergence of dining establishments in the late 19th century.
How & Where It’s Used
'Ravintola' is used in both formal and informal contexts related to dining and social gatherings, common in everyday conversation throughout Finland.