Ruokasanasto

Ruokasanasto is a Finnish term used to describe a glossary or collection of words related to food. It encompasses names of foods, drinks, meals, cooking terms, and kitchen utensils. The concept is used in language learning, translation, travel, and culinary contexts to facilitate communication about food.

Typical contents of a ruokasanasto include categories such as fruits (omena; banaani; appelsiini), vegetables (porkkana; tomaatti; kurkku), meats and fish (naudanliha; sianliha; kala; kana), dairy (maito; juusto), grains and starches (leipä; riisi; pasta), beverages (vesi; kahvi; tee), and common meal terms (aamiainen for breakfast; lounas for lunch; illallinen or päivällinen for dinner). It may also cover kitchen utensils (veitsi; lusikka; haarukka) and cooking verbs (keitä, paistaa, keittää).

Usage and scope of ruokasanasto. It appears in Finnish language textbooks, dictionaries, phrasebooks, and online glossaries. It can be general or domain-specific, such as restaurant menus, nutritional labeling, or cooking instructions. It supports learners, translators, travelers, and professionals who need precise food-related vocabulary.

Etymology. The word combines ruoka, meaning food, with sanasto, meaning vocabulary or glossary.

See also Finnish language, vocabulary, lexicon, culinary terms.