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Military terms and phrases

If you are watching Finnish war documentaries, any incarnation of Tuntematon Sotilas(Opens in new window) or playing with Finnish teammates on a game like Hell Let Loose(Opens in new window), the following words and phrases may come in handy.

Personnel and vehicles

Table for the list of personnel and vehicles
EnglishFinnish
S/he, it
Hän, se
Enemy
Vihollinen, vihamies
Infantry
Jalkaväki
Rifleman
Kiväärimies
Sniper
Tarkka-ampuja
Tank
Tankki
Truck
Trukki
Supply truck
Kuorma-auto
Transport truck
Kuljetusauto

Basic directional commands

Basic positional commands

Movement commands

Tactical commands

Weapons

Explosives