Finnish Word of the Day
laukku
/LAU-kku/ • noun — 17th of Jun, 2026
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Meaning: bag; a container carried by hand or shoulder for personal items
Examples
- Sain uuden laukun syntymäpäivälahjaksi.
(I got a new bag as a birthday present.) - Laitoin lompakon laukkuun ennen lähtöä.
(I put my wallet in the bag before leaving.) - Voitko kantaa laukkuni, kiitos?
(Can you carry my bag, please?)
Synonyms
- kassi
- reppu
Laukku is a general word for a bag (handbag, shoulder bag). Use kassi for shopping or plastic bags and reppu specifically for a backpack. In everyday speech laukkua/laukkuun/laukussa are common forms when talking about putting things in, carrying, or locating a bag.
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