Translation of the Pronouns in Finnish

Hei kaikille!

In this blog post, we will embark on a journey to unravel the intricacies of Finnish pronouns,

Finnish pronouns, like in many languages, are used to refer to people, objects, or concepts without the need to repeat nouns continuously.

However, what sets Finnish apart is the richness and specificity of its pronoun system.

Let’s take a closer look at the pronouns in Finnish!

Below, you see the pronouns in both Finnish and English translations.

One notable aspect:

Hän is used for used for both men and women.

In many languages, the pronouns are referred to based on gender.

Turkish comes to mind in this case, since he and she have the same pronouns.

Also, these pronouns are not similar to the other relatives like in Swedish and Norwegian (except for hän)

1. Minä olen opiskelija. (I am a student.)
2. Sinä asut Helsingissä. (You live in Helsinki.)
3. Hän puhuu englantia. (He/She speaks English.)
4. Me syömme lounasta. (We eat lunch.)
5. Te olette ystävällisiä. (You are friendly.)
6. He matkustavat ulkomaille. (They travel abroad.)

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One can extend these examples with complex Finnish verbs and words.

We have now come to the end of our blog.

So, next time you encounter a Finnish sentence, pay attention to its pronouns.

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Nähdään!