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Your first words
A handful of phrases will carry you through your first day in Helsinki:
| Finnish | English | When |
|---|---|---|
| Hei! | Hi! / Hello! | Any time, with anyone — the safest greeting there is |
| Moi! | Hi! | Casual and very common, especially in Helsinki |
| Huomenta! | Morning! | Until about mid-morning |
| Mitä kuuluu? | How are you? | Literally “what is heard?” — with people you know or have just met |
The usual answer is Kiitos, hyvää. — Fine, thanks. Then pass the question back: Entä sinulle? — And you?
To give your name, say Minä olen Marina. — I'm Marina. Or simply Olen Marina. Meeting someone for the first time, add Hauska tavata! — Nice to meet you!