Signification
A polite greeting in the evening.
Contexte culturel
Finns value silence. A simple 'Hyvää iltaa' is often enough to start a polite interaction without needing excessive small talk. In many Nordic countries, greetings are strictly time-based. Using the wrong one can sound slightly odd to locals.
Pronunciation
Don't forget the long vowels (the double letters). Hold them for twice as long as a single vowel.
Signification
A polite greeting in the evening.
Pronunciation
Don't forget the long vowels (the double letters). Hold them for twice as long as a single vowel.
Teste-toi
Which is the correct greeting for 8 PM?
What do you say when entering a shop at 8 PM?
Hyvää iltaa is the correct greeting for the evening.
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Banque d exercices
1 exercicesWhat do you say when entering a shop at 8 PM?
Hyvää iltaa is the correct greeting for the evening.
🎉 Score : /1
Questions fréquentes
1 questionsIt depends on the season. In winter, it is dark at 4 PM, so yes. In summer, it is still day, so use 'Hyvää päivää'.
Expressions liées
Hyvää huomenta
contrastGood morning
Hyvää päivää
contrastGood day
Hyvää yötä
contrastGood night
