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Finnish and English 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.
Finnish belongs to the Uralic family while English belongs to the Indo-European 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.
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.
Finnish: Approximately 5.5 million speakers worldwide, with about 4.9 million in Finland. English: Approximately 1.5 billion people speak English to varying degrees of proficiency, with around 360 million native speakers.
Everyday phrases translated from Finnish to English — useful for travel, conversation and learning.
| Finnish | English |
|---|---|
| Hei | Hello |
| Hyvää huomenta | Good morning |
| Hyvää iltapäivää | Good afternoon |
| Hyvää iltaa | Good evening |
| Hyvää yötä | Good night |
| Hyvästi | Goodbye |
| Nähdään myöhemmin | See you later |
| Nähdään huomenna | See you tomorrow |
| Tervetuloa | Welcome |
| Miten voit? | How are you? |
| Olen kunnossa, kiitos | I am fine, thank you |
| Hyvää päivänjatkoa | Have a good day |
| Finnish | English |
|---|---|
| Ole hyvä | Please |
| Kiitos | Thank you |
| Kiitos paljon | Thank you very much |
| Olet tervetullut | You are welcome |
| Kyllä | Yes |
| Ei | No |
| Anteeksi | Excuse me |
| Olen pahoillani | I am sorry |
| Ei hätää | No problem |
| Tietenkin | Of course |
| Onnittelut | Congratulations |
| Onnea | Good luck |
| Finnish | English |
|---|---|
| Mikä sinun nimesi on? | What is your name? |
| Hauska tavata | Nice to meet you |
| Mistä olet kotoisin? | Where are you from? |
| Kuinka vanha olet? | How old are you? |
| Olen opiskelija | I am a student |
| Olen täällä lomalla | I am here on holiday |
| Olen täällä työn takia | I am here for work |
| Tämä on ystäväni | This is my friend |
| Finnish | English |
|---|---|
| Yksi | One |
| Kaksi | Two |
| Kolme | Three |
| Neljä | Four |
| Viisi | Five |
| Kuusi | Six |
| Seitsemän | Seven |
| Kahdeksan | Eight |
| Yhdeksän | Nine |
| Kymmenen | Ten |
| Sata | One hundred |
| Tuhat | One thousand |
| Finnish | English |
|---|---|
| Tänään | Today |
| Huomenna | Tomorrow |
| Eilen | Yesterday |
| Nyt | Now |
| Myöhemmin | Later |
| Paljonko kello on? | What time is it? |
| Aamulla | In the morning |
| Illalla | In the evening |
| Maanantai | Monday |
| Perjantai | Friday |
| Ensi viikolla | Next week |
| Yksi tunti | One hour |
| Finnish | English |
|---|---|
| Missä on kylpyhuone? | Where is the bathroom? |
| Missä rautatieasema on? | Where is the train station? |
| Missä lentokenttä on? | Where is the airport? |
| Miten pääsen sinne? | How do I get there? |
| Käänny vasemmalle | Turn left |
| Käänny oikealle | Turn right |
| Mene suoraan eteenpäin | Go straight ahead |
| Se on lähellä | It is near |
| Se on kaukana | It is far |
| Olen hukassa | I am lost |
| Tarvitsen taksin | I need a taxi |
| Mistä voin ostaa lipun? | Where can I buy a ticket? |
| Paljonko lippu maksaa? | How much is the ticket? |
| Onko turvallista kävellä? | Is it safe to walk? |
| Finnish | English |
|---|---|
| Olen nälkäinen | I am hungry |
| Olen janoinen | I am thirsty |
| Vettä, kiitos | Water, please |
| Pöytä kahdelle, kiitos | A table for two, please |
| Valikko, kiitos | The menu, please |
| Mitä suosittelet? | What do you recommend? |
| Haluaisin tämän | I would like this |
| Se on herkullista | It is delicious |
| Lasku, kiitos | The bill, please |
| En syö lihaa | I do not eat meat |
| Minulla on ruoka-aineallergia | I have a food allergy |
| Kahvi | Coffee |
| Teetä | Tea |
| Leipää | Bread |
| Finnish | English |
|---|---|
| Kuinka paljon tämä maksaa? | How much does this cost? |
| Se on liian kallista | It is too expensive |
| Hyväksytkö luottokortit? | Do you accept credit cards? |
| Minä vain katson | I am just looking |
| Otan sen | I will take it |
| Avaa | Open |
| Suljettu | Closed |
| Sisäänkäynti | Entrance |
| Poistu | Exit |
| Missä markkinat ovat? | Where is the market? |
| Finnish | English |
|---|---|
| Apua | Help |
| Soita lääkärille | Call a doctor |
| Soita poliisille | Call the police |
| Tarvitsen apua | I need help |
| Olen sairas | I am sick |
| Missä sairaala on? | Where is the hospital? |
| Missä apteekki on? | Where is the pharmacy? |
| Täällä sattuu | It hurts here |
| Tarvitsen lääkärin | I need a doctor |
| Onko lähellä sairaalaa? | Is there a hospital nearby? |
| Finnish | English |
|---|---|
| Puhutko englantia? | Do you speak English? |
| En ymmärrä | I do not understand |
| Ymmärrän | I understand |
| Ole hyvä ja puhu hitaasti | Please speak slowly |
| Toista se | Please repeat that |
| Kirjoita se ylös | Please write it down |
| Mitä tämä tarkoittaa? | What does this mean? |
| Miten sanot tämän? | How do you say this? |
| Olen oppimassa | I am learning |
| Puhun vähän | I speak a little |
| Voitko auttaa minua? | Can you help me? |
| En tiedä | I do not know |
Translations are generated automatically and may vary by region or context.
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.
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
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.
Typically follows a subject-verb-object (SVO) word order. Known for its relatively flexible syntax and extensive use of auxiliary verbs.
English vocabulary includes a vast number of loanwords from Latin, French, Norse, and many other languages, reflecting its historical development and adaptability.
Part of the Germanic branch of the Indo-European language family.
Currently uses the Latin script, with a history of using other scripts such as Old English runes and the Anglo-Saxon futhorc
The Latin script was adopted during the medieval period, replacing the earlier runic alphabets used by Anglo-Saxon settlers.
Approximately 1.5 billion people speak English to varying degrees of proficiency, with around 360 million native speakers.
Primarily spoken in Finland, with communities in Sweden, Norway, Russia (Karelia), and Finnish diaspora worldwide.
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
Features 8 vowels and 13 consonants, with vowel harmony, consonant gradation, and distinctive long/short distinctions.
Subject-verb-object (SVO) word order with flexibility. Extensive case system with 15 cases and no grammatical gender.
Contains loanwords from Swedish, Russian, German, and increasingly English, with systematic adaptation to Finnish phonology.
Part of the Uralic family, specifically the Finnic branch, most closely related to Estonian.
Uses Latin script with additional vowel letters (ä, ö).
Adopted Latin script in the 16th century, with Mikael Agricola's works establishing early orthographic traditions.
Approximately 5.5 million speakers worldwide, with about 4.9 million in Finland.
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