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How English and Finnish compare

Shared writing system

English and Finnish are both written in Latin, so the translated output uses characters you already recognise. You can usually read the result aloud without transliteration, though spelling conventions and accented characters still differ.

Unrelated language families

English belongs to the Indo-European family while Finnish belongs to the Uralic family. With no shared ancestry there are few cognates to fall back on, so idioms and fixed expressions rarely map word-for-word. Short, literal sentences translate more accurately than figurative ones.

Matching sentence structure

Both languages follow subject-verb-object (SVO) order, so clauses usually keep their shape during translation. Words tend to land in a similar position, which makes it easier to check a translation against the original even without fluency.

Speakers

English: Approximately 1.5 billion people speak English to varying degrees of proficiency, with around 360 million native speakers. Finnish: Approximately 5.5 million speakers worldwide, with about 4.9 million in Finland.

Common English phrases in Finnish

Everyday phrases translated from English to Finnish — useful for travel, conversation and learning.

Greetings

Greetings: English phrases and their Finnish translations
EnglishFinnish
HelloHei
Good morningHyvää huomenta
Good afternoonHyvää iltapäivää
Good eveningHyvää iltaa
Good nightHyvää yötä
GoodbyeHyvästi
See you laterNähdään myöhemmin
See you tomorrowNähdään huomenna
WelcomeTervetuloa
How are you?Miten voit?
I am fine, thank youOlen kunnossa, kiitos
Have a good dayHyvää päivänjatkoa

Courtesy

Courtesy: English phrases and their Finnish translations
EnglishFinnish
PleaseOle hyvä
Thank youKiitos
Thank you very muchKiitos paljon
You are welcomeOlet tervetullut
YesKyllä
NoEi
Excuse meAnteeksi
I am sorryOlen pahoillani
No problemEi hätää
Of courseTietenkin
CongratulationsOnnittelut
Good luckOnnea

Introductions

Introductions: English phrases and their Finnish translations
EnglishFinnish
What is your name?Mikä sinun nimesi on?
Nice to meet youHauska tavata
Where are you from?Mistä olet kotoisin?
How old are you?Kuinka vanha olet?
I am a studentOlen opiskelija
I am here on holidayOlen täällä lomalla
I am here for workOlen täällä työn takia
This is my friendTämä on ystäväni

Numbers

Numbers: English phrases and their Finnish translations
EnglishFinnish
OneYksi
TwoKaksi
ThreeKolme
FourNeljä
FiveViisi
SixKuusi
SevenSeitsemän
EightKahdeksan
NineYhdeksän
TenKymmenen
One hundredSata
One thousandTuhat

Time and dates

Time and dates: English phrases and their Finnish translations
EnglishFinnish
TodayTänään
TomorrowHuomenna
YesterdayEilen
NowNyt
LaterMyöhemmin
What time is it?Paljonko kello on?
In the morningAamulla
In the eveningIllalla
MondayMaanantai
FridayPerjantai
Next weekEnsi viikolla
One hourYksi tunti

Directions and travel

Directions and travel: English phrases and their Finnish translations
EnglishFinnish
Where is the bathroom?Missä on kylpyhuone?
Where is the train station?Missä rautatieasema on?
Where is the airport?Missä lentokenttä on?
How do I get there?Miten pääsen sinne?
Turn leftKäänny vasemmalle
Turn rightKäänny oikealle
Go straight aheadMene suoraan eteenpäin
It is nearSe on lähellä
It is farSe on kaukana
I am lostOlen hukassa
I need a taxiTarvitsen taksin
Where can I buy a ticket?Mistä voin ostaa lipun?
How much is the ticket?Paljonko lippu maksaa?
Is it safe to walk?Onko turvallista kävellä?

Food and restaurants

Food and restaurants: English phrases and their Finnish translations
EnglishFinnish
I am hungryOlen nälkäinen
I am thirstyOlen janoinen
Water, pleaseVettä, kiitos
A table for two, pleasePöytä kahdelle, kiitos
The menu, pleaseValikko, kiitos
What do you recommend?Mitä suosittelet?
I would like thisHaluaisin tämän
It is deliciousSe on herkullista
The bill, pleaseLasku, kiitos
I do not eat meatEn syö lihaa
I have a food allergyMinulla on ruoka-aineallergia
CoffeeKahvi
TeaTeetä
BreadLeipää

Shopping and money

Shopping and money: English phrases and their Finnish translations
EnglishFinnish
How much does this cost?Kuinka paljon tämä maksaa?
It is too expensiveSe on liian kallista
Do you accept credit cards?Hyväksytkö luottokortit?
I am just lookingMinä vain katson
I will take itOtan sen
OpenAvaa
ClosedSuljettu
EntranceSisäänkäynti
ExitPoistu
Where is the market?Missä markkinat ovat?

Emergency and health

Emergency and health: English phrases and their Finnish translations
EnglishFinnish
HelpApua
Call a doctorSoita lääkärille
Call the policeSoita poliisille
I need helpTarvitsen apua
I am sickOlen sairas
Where is the hospital?Missä sairaala on?
Where is the pharmacy?Missä apteekki on?
It hurts hereTäällä sattuu
I need a doctorTarvitsen lääkärin
Is there a hospital nearby?Onko lähellä sairaalaa?

Getting help with language

Getting help with language: English phrases and their Finnish translations
EnglishFinnish
Do you speak English?Puhutko englantia?
I do not understandEn ymmärrä
I understandYmmärrän
Please speak slowlyOle hyvä ja puhu hitaasti
Please repeat thatToista se
Please write it downKirjoita se ylös
What does this mean?Mitä tämä tarkoittaa?
How do you say this?Miten sanot tämän?
I am learningOlen oppimassa
I speak a littlePuhun vähän
Can you help me?Voitko auttaa minua?
I do not knowEn tiedä

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About Finnish Language

Geographical Distribution

Primarily spoken in Finland, with communities in Sweden, Norway, Russia (Karelia), and Finnish diaspora worldwide.

Alphabet

Uses Latin alphabet with 29 letters: A, B, C, D, E, F, G, H, I, J, K, L, M, N, O, P, Q, R, S, T, U, V, W, X, Y, Z, Ä, Ö, Å

Vowels

a - pronounced like 'ah'e - pronounced like 'eh'i - pronounced like 'ee'o - pronounced like 'oh'u - pronounced like 'oo'y - pronounced like 'ü'ä - pronounced like 'ah' (front)ö - pronounced like 'ö'

Consonants

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Phonetics

Features 8 vowels and 13 consonants, with vowel harmony, consonant gradation, and distinctive long/short distinctions.

Grammar and Syntax

Subject-verb-object (SVO) word order with flexibility. Extensive case system with 15 cases and no grammatical gender.

Loanwords

Contains loanwords from Swedish, Russian, German, and increasingly English, with systematic adaptation to Finnish phonology.

Language Family

Part of the Uralic family, specifically the Finnic branch, most closely related to Estonian.

Writing Systems

Uses Latin script with additional vowel letters (ä, ö).

Writing System History

Adopted Latin script in the 16th century, with Mikael Agricola's works establishing early orthographic traditions.

Total Number of Speakers

Approximately 5.5 million speakers worldwide, with about 4.9 million in Finland.

About English Language

Geographical Distribution

English is a global language, spoken as a first language in countries like the United States, the United Kingdom, Canada, Australia, and New Zealand. It is also widely used as a second language worldwide.

Alphabet

Uses the Latin alphabet. A, B, C, D, E, F, G, H, I, J, K, L, M, N, O, P, Q, R, S, T, U, V, W, X, Y, Z

Vowels

aeiousometimes y

Consonants

bcdfghjklmnpqrstvwxyz

Phonetics

Features a complex phonetic system with significant variations in accent and pronunciation across different regions. Includes around 44 phonemes in Received Pronunciation and diphthongs and triphthongs.

Grammar and Syntax

Typically follows a subject-verb-object (SVO) word order. Known for its relatively flexible syntax and extensive use of auxiliary verbs.

Loanwords

English vocabulary includes a vast number of loanwords from Latin, French, Norse, and many other languages, reflecting its historical development and adaptability.

Language Family

Part of the Germanic branch of the Indo-European language family.

Writing Systems

Currently uses the Latin script, with a history of using other scripts such as Old English runes and the Anglo-Saxon futhorc

Writing System History

The Latin script was adopted during the medieval period, replacing the earlier runic alphabets used by Anglo-Saxon settlers.

Total Number of Speakers

Approximately 1.5 billion people speak English to varying degrees of proficiency, with around 360 million native speakers.

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