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Suomi Phrases

Essential phrases for everyday situations

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Greetings & Basics

Essential greetings and polite expressions

Hei!

Hello!

casual greeting

HyvÀÀ huomenta!

Good morning!

morning greeting

HyvÀÀ iltaa!

Good evening!

evening greeting

MitÀ kuuluu?

How are you?

polite inquiry

Kiitos, hyvÀÀ.

I'm fine, thank you.

polite response

MikÀ sinun nimesi on?

What's your name?

asking someone's name

Nimeni on...

My name is...

introducing yourself

Hauska tavata.

Nice to meet you.

meeting someone new

Ole hyvÀ.

Please.

polite request

Kiitos paljon.

Thank you very much.

expressing gratitude

Ole hyvÀ.

You're welcome.

response to thanks

Anteeksi.

I'm sorry.

apologizing

Anteeksi.

Excuse me.

getting attention

NĂ€kemiin!

Goodbye!

saying goodbye

NÀhdÀÀn!

See you later!

casual farewell
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Travel & Transport

Getting around and travel essentials

MissÀ on rautatieasema?

Where is the train station?

asking for location

Paljonko maksaa lippu...?

How much is a ticket to...?

buying tickets

Milloin bussi lÀhtee?

When does the bus leave?

checking schedule

Onko tÀmÀ paikka varattu?

Is this seat taken?

checking seat availability

Haluaisin menolipun.

I'd like a one-way ticket.

buying one-way ticket

Haluaisin meno-paluulipun.

I'd like a round-trip ticket.

buying round-trip ticket

MikÀ laituri?

Which platform?

asking for platform

MistÀ voin ostaa lipun?

Where can I buy a ticket?

asking where to buy tickets

Kuinka kauan se kestÀÀ?

How long does it take?

asking about duration

Onko suora yhteys?

Is there a direct connection?

asking about connections

MyöhÀstyin junastani.

I missed my train.

missed transport

MissÀ on taksiasema?

Where is the taxi stand?

looking for taxi

Vie minut... kiitos.

Take me to... please.

giving taxi destination

Paljonko se maksaa?

How much will it cost?

asking taxi fare

Voitteko pysÀhtyÀ tÀhÀn?

Can you stop here, please?

stopping taxi
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Shopping

Buying things and asking about prices

Paljonko tÀmÀ maksaa?

How much does this cost?

asking price

Onko tÀtÀ muuta kokoa?

Do you have this in another size?

asking for different size

Onko tÀtÀ muuta vÀriÀ?

Do you have this in another color?

asking for different color

Voinko sovittaa tÀtÀ?

Can I try this on?

trying on clothes

MissÀ ovat sovituskopit?

Where are the fitting rooms?

asking for fitting room

Katselen vain, kiitos.

I'm just looking, thank you.

browsing

HyvÀksyttekö luottokortteja?

Do you accept credit cards?

paying

Saisinko kuitin?

Can I have a receipt, please?

asking for receipt

TÀmÀ on liian kallis.

This is too expensive.

price concern

Onko teillÀ mitÀÀn halvempaa?

Do you have anything cheaper?

asking for cheaper option

Otan tÀmÀn.

I'll take this one.

making purchase

Onko alennusta?

Is there a discount?

asking about discount
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Restaurant & Food

Ordering food and dining out

PöytÀ kahdelle, kiitos.

A table for two, please.

getting a table

Saisinko ruokalistan?

Can I see the menu, please?

requesting menu

Haluaisin tilata...

I'd like to order...

ordering food

MitÀ suosittelette?

What do you recommend?

asking for recommendation

Olen allerginen...

I'm allergic to...

food allergy

Olen kasvissyöjÀ.

I'm vegetarian.

dietary preference

Saisinko laskun?

Can I have the bill, please?

asking for bill

SisÀltyykö palvelumaksu?

Is service included?

asking about service

TÀmÀ on herkullista!

This is delicious!

compliment

Saisinko vettÀ?

Could I have some water, please?

requesting water

Onko tÀmÀ ruoka tulinen?

Is this dish spicy?

asking about spiciness

Voinko saada tÀmÀn mukaan?

Can I have this to go?

takeaway

Minulla on varaus.

I have a reservation.

reservation

PuolikypsÀ, kiitos.

Medium rare, please.

steak preference

Ilman jÀitÀ, kiitos.

No ice, please.

drink preference
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Asking Directions

Finding your way around

Anteeksi, missÀ on...?

Excuse me, where is...?

asking for location

Miten pÀÀsen...?

How do I get to...?

asking how to get somewhere

Onko se kaukana tÀÀltÀ?

Is it far from here?

asking about distance

KÀÀnny vasemmalle.

Turn left.

giving directions

KÀÀnny oikealle.

Turn right.

giving directions

Mene suoraan eteenpÀin.

Go straight ahead.

giving directions

Se on kulmassa.

It's on the corner.

location description

Se on vieressÀ...

It's next to...

location description

Se on vastapÀÀtÀ...

It's across from...

location description

Voitko nÀyttÀÀ kartalta?

Can you show me on the map?

asking for map help

Kuinka monta minuuttia kÀvellen?

How many minutes on foot?

asking about walking time

Olen eksynyt.

I'm lost.

being lost
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Accommodation

Hotels, hostels, and staying places

Minulla on varaus.

I have a reservation.

check-in

Onko teillÀ vapaita huoneita?

Do you have any rooms available?

walk-in guest

Paljonko se maksaa yöltÀ?

How much is it per night?

asking price

Haluaisin yhden hengen huoneen.

I'd like a single room.

room type

Haluaisin kahden hengen huoneen.

I'd like a double room.

room type

SisÀltyykö aamiainen?

Is breakfast included?

asking about breakfast

Mihin aikaan on uloskirjautuminen?

What time is check-out?

check-out

Voinko jÀttÀÀ matkalaukkuni tÀnne?

Can I leave my luggage here?

luggage storage

Huone on liian meluisa.

The room is too noisy.

room complaint

Onko tÀÀllÀ WiFi?

Is there WiFi?

asking about WiFi

Saisinko toisen pyyhkeen?

Can I have another towel?

requesting extra items

Haluaisin jatkaa oleskeluani.

I'd like to extend my stay.

extending stay
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Socializing

Meeting people and making friends

MistÀ olet kotoisin?

Where are you from?

asking origin

MitÀ teet työksesi?

What do you do for work?

asking about work

Kuinka kauan vierailet?

How long are you staying?

asking about stay duration

TÀmÀ on ensimmÀinen kertani tÀÀllÀ.

This is my first time here.

first-time visitor

Onko sinulla suosituksia?

Do you have any recommendations?

asking for recommendations

Haluaisitko liittyÀ seuraamme?

Would you like to join us?

inviting to join

Saanko tarjota sinulle juoman?

Can I buy you a drink?

offering drink

MitkÀ ovat harrastuksesi?

What are your hobbies?

asking about hobbies

KÀytkö tÀÀllÀ usein?

Do you come here often?

asking if familiar

Oli mukava tavata sinut.

It was nice meeting you.

ending conversation

PidetÀÀn yhteyttÀ.

Let's keep in touch.

staying in touch

Voinko saada numerosi?

Can I have your number?

asking for contact
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Emergency

Important phrases for urgent situations

Apua!

Help!

urgent call for help

Soittakaa poliisi!

Call the police!

requesting police

Soittakaa ambulanssi!

Call an ambulance!

requesting ambulance

On sattunut onnettomuus.

There's been an accident.

reporting accident

Tarvitsen lÀÀkÀrin.

I need a doctor.

needing medical help

Se on hÀtÀtilanne!

It's an emergency!

urgent situation

Tulipalo!

Fire!

fire alert

PysÀyttÀkÀÀ varas!

Stop, thief!

stopping a thief

Minut on ryöstetty.

I've been robbed.

reporting theft

Olen kadottanut passini.

I've lost my passport.

lost document
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Healthcare

Doctor visits and health concerns

Minun tÀytyy pÀÀstÀ lÀÀkÀriin.

I need to see a doctor.

seeking medical attention

MissÀ on apteekki?

Where is the pharmacy?

looking for pharmacy

En voi hyvin.

I don't feel well.

feeling unwell

Minulla on pÀÀnsÀrkyÀ.

I have a headache.

describing headache

Minulla on vatsakipu.

I have a stomachache.

describing stomachache

Olen allerginen...

I'm allergic to...

allergies

KÀytÀn tÀtÀ lÀÀkettÀ.

I take this medication.

medication information

Kuinka usein minun pitÀÀ ottaa tÀtÀ?

How often should I take this?

dosage question

Onko se vakavaa?

Is it serious?

concern about condition

Tarvitsen reseptin.

I need a prescription.

needing prescription

Minulla on vakuutus.

I have insurance.

insurance

MissÀ on sairaala?

Where is the hospital?

looking for hospital
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Business

Professional and work-related phrases

Minulla on tapaaminen...

I have an appointment with...

arrival for meeting

TÀssÀ on kÀyntikorttini.

Here is my business card.

exchanging contact info

Hauska tavata.

Pleased to meet you.

formal introduction

Voisimmeko sopia tapaamisen?

Could we schedule a meeting?

arranging meeting

LÀhetÀn sinulle sÀhköpostin.

I'll send you an email.

follow-up communication

MikÀ on mÀÀrÀaika?

What's the deadline?

asking about deadline

Voitko lÀhettÀÀ minulle asiakirjat?

Can you send me the documents?

requesting documents

Tarkistan kalenterini.

Let me check my calendar.

checking availability

Palaan asiaan.

I'll get back to you.

promising follow-up

Kiitos ajastasi.

Thank you for your time.

ending meeting politely

Odotan innolla yhteistyötÀ.

Looking forward to working with you.

expressing collaboration

Voisitko selventÀÀ tuota asiaa?

Could you clarify that point?

asking for clarification