Bedeutung
Expressing gratitude.
Kultureller Hintergrund
In Finland, eye contact is important when saying 'Kiitos paljon'. It shows sincerity. Even though Finns are known for being reserved, a direct look while thanking someone is a sign of respect. Tipping is not mandatory or even expected in Finland. Therefore, saying 'Kiitos paljon' with a warm tone is often the primary way to show you appreciated the service. The 'Kiitos-Ole hyvä' cycle is very strong. If you don't say 'Kiitos paljon' when someone helps you, it can be seen as quite rude, even if the help was small. Finns often use 'Kiitos paljon' at the end of phone calls or meetings as a way to signal that the interaction is over and was successful.
Add a smile
Finns might be quiet, but a smile while saying 'Kiitos paljon' goes a long way in making the interaction warm.
Don't over-intensify
Avoid saying 'Kiitos erittäin paljon' unless it's a truly life-changing favor; it sounds a bit too dramatic for daily life.
Bedeutung
Expressing gratitude.
Add a smile
Finns might be quiet, but a smile while saying 'Kiitos paljon' goes a long way in making the interaction warm.
Don't over-intensify
Avoid saying 'Kiitos erittäin paljon' unless it's a truly life-changing favor; it sounds a bit too dramatic for daily life.
The 'Samoin' Trick
If someone says 'Kiitos paljon' to you after you've both helped each other, you can just say 'Kiitos samoin' (Thanks, likewise).
Silence is okay
After you say 'Kiitos paljon', the other person might just nod or say a very quiet 'mm-m'. This isn't rudeness; it's just the Finnish way of accepting thanks.
Teste dich selbst
Complete the sentence with the correct word for 'much'.
Kiitos ____!
'Paljon' is the standard word used with 'kiitos' to mean 'very much'.
Which phrase is the most natural way to thank someone for a gift?
You receive a birthday present. What do you say?
'Kiitos paljon' is the appropriate way to show gratitude for a gift.
Fill in the missing line in the dialogue.
A: Tässä on kahvisi. B: ________
When someone gives you something, you should thank them.
Match the phrase to the situation.
You just finished a job interview and want to thank the interviewer.
'Kiitos paljon ajastanne' (Thank you very much for your time) is professional and polite.
🎉 Ergebnis: /4
Visuelle Lernhilfen
When to use Kiitos paljon
Service
- • Restaurants
- • Shops
- • Taxis
Social
- • Gifts
- • Favors
- • Compliments
Work
- • Emails
- • Meetings
- • Help
Aufgabensammlung
4 AufgabenKiitos ____!
'Paljon' is the standard word used with 'kiitos' to mean 'very much'.
You receive a birthday present. What do you say?
'Kiitos paljon' is the appropriate way to show gratitude for a gift.
A: Tässä on kahvisi. B: ________
When someone gives you something, you should thank them.
You just finished a job interview and want to thank the interviewer.
'Kiitos paljon ajastanne' (Thank you very much for your time) is professional and polite.
🎉 Ergebnis: /4
Häufig gestellte Fragen
12 FragenIt's neutral. You can use it with your boss or your best friend. It's never 'wrong' in terms of formality.
It's understandable but 'Kiitos paljon' or 'Paljon kiitoksia' are more natural.
'Kiitos' is 'thanks', 'Kiitos paljon' is 'thank you very much'. Use the latter for more emphasis.
The most common response is 'Ole hyvä' (You're welcome) or 'Eipä kestä' (No problem).
Yes, it's very common to end a professional email with 'Kiitos paljon' or 'Kiitos paljon avusta'.
'Kiitti' is a very casual, shortened version. Use it only with people you know well.
'Paljon' is used for uncountable things like 'gratitude'. 'Moni' is for countable things like 'many people'.
No, 'paljon' is an adverb here and stays the same regardless of the context.
Yes, it is standard Finnish and understood everywhere from Helsinki to Lapland.
Yes, but it's less common than in English. The tone would be very flat.
Use 'Tuhannet kiitokset' (Thousands of thanks).
Both are correct. 'Kiitoksia paljon' is slightly more formal and 'softer'.
Verwandte Redewendungen
Kiitti
synonymThanks
Kiitoksia paljon
specialized formMany thanks
Ole hyvä
contrastYou're welcome
Suurkiitos
builds onBig thanks
Eipä kestä
contrastDon't mention it
