Signification
Response to a thank you.
Contexte culturel
Finns value directness. 'Ole hyvä' is the perfect amount of politeness without being overly flowery. Similar to Swedish 'Varsågod', which also means 'be good' and serves the same function. The concept of a universal 'you're welcome' is common, but Finnish 'Ole hyvä' is uniquely neutral across all social classes. In a globalized world, 'Ole hyvä' is the first phrase many expats learn because it is used in every transaction.
The Plural Rule
Always remember 'Olkaa' for groups. It shows you know your grammar!
Keep it simple
Don't overthink it. Finns appreciate the simplicity of 'Ole hyvä'.
Signification
Response to a thank you.
The Plural Rule
Always remember 'Olkaa' for groups. It shows you know your grammar!
Keep it simple
Don't overthink it. Finns appreciate the simplicity of 'Ole hyvä'.
Teste-toi
Fill in the correct response to 'Kiitos'.
– Kiitos avusta! – _________.
Ole hyvä is the standard response to thanks.
Choose the correct form for a group of people.
How do you say 'you're welcome' to three people?
Olkaa is the plural imperative.
Match the situation to the correct phrase.
You are handing a pen to a colleague.
Ole hyvä is used when handing an item to someone.
🎉 Score : /3
Aides visuelles
Banque d exercices
3 exercices– Kiitos avusta! – _________.
Ole hyvä is the standard response to thanks.
How do you say 'you're welcome' to three people?
Olkaa is the plural imperative.
You are handing a pen to a colleague.
Ole hyvä is used when handing an item to someone.
🎉 Score : /3
Questions fréquentes
3 questionsYes, it is the most versatile phrase for 'you're welcome'.
No, it is perfectly polite.
Olkaa hyvä.
Expressions liées
Eipä kestä
synonymDon't mention it
Ole kiltti
similarPlease
Kiitos
builds onThank you
Olkaa hyvä
specialized formYou're welcome (plural)
