What is another word for ranta?
Pronunciation: [ɹˈantə] (IPA) 
Ranta, a Finnish word for beach, can be substituted with various synonyms such as shore, coastline, seashore, or waterfront. These synonyms all describe the area where the land meets the water's edge. The shore can also refer to a lake or river's edge, while the coastline describes the entire length of the shoreline. The seashore refers specifically to a stretch of sandy beach by the sea. The waterfront is a term used to describe any body of water, whether it be a lake, river, or ocean, and the area that borders it. All of these synonyms convey the same basic concept as ranta, the meeting of land and water.
