KansalaisuuskurssiGlossary · Chapter 1: The country of Finland
kaamos
Finnish word. In English: polar night
The time in winter in the far north of Finland when the sun does not rise at all.
Facts about the word
- In winter it is often dark in Finland, because the sun rises late and sets early. InfoFinland
- In the far north of Finland there are several weeks when the sun does not rise at all. InfoFinland
- The short daylight can make you tired. Exercise, healthy food and vitamin D help you cope. InfoFinland
The facts come from public sources, such as the authorities' own pages and the law.
Try the word in a sentence
Only one of the sentences uses the word correctly. Which one?
Kaamos is the dark winter period in the north. The midsummer festival is juhannus, and you cannot put kaamos in coffee.
The word belongs to Chapter 1: The country of Finland. The chapter page has the full context and practice questions.
