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Greetings and First Words

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Chapter in 30 Seconds

Unlock the keys to Finnish social interaction with essential daily phrases.

  • Master essential greetings to start conversations.
  • Navigate polite social exchanges with ease.
  • Practice closing interactions in a natural way.
Speak like a local from day one.

学べること

Essential survival phrases for daily interaction. Learn how to say hello, goodbye, and introduce yourself.

Learning Objectives

By the end of this chapter, you will be able to:

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    By the end you will be able to: confidently greet a stranger and end a conversation politely.

ヒントとコツ (3)

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Keep it simple

Don't overthink. 'Hei' is always correct.
frontend.learn_grammar.from_rule: Common Greetings
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Keep it simple

Don't overthink. 'Hei hei' works for most people you know.
frontend.learn_grammar.from_rule: Saying Goodbye
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Use it often

Don't be afraid to say Kiitos. Finns appreciate it.
frontend.learn_grammar.from_rule: Polite Phrases (Kiitos, Ole hyvä)

重要な語彙 (6)

Hei Hi Huomenta Morning Näkemiin Goodbye Kiitos Thanks Ole hyvä You're welcome Moi Hello/Bye

Real-World Preview

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Review Summary

  • Hei / Moi / Huomenta
  • Näkemiin / Moi moi
  • Kiitos / Ole hyvä

よくある間違い

You cannot mix 'kiitos' with 'hyvä' for 'you're welcome'. Use the full phrase.

Wrong: Kiitos hyvä
正解: Ole hyvä

Huomenta is specifically for morning. Don't use it at night.

Wrong: Huomenta ilta
正解: Hyvää iltaa

Usually, pick one or the other for a clean goodbye.

Wrong: Näkemiin moi
正解: Näkemiin

Next Steps

You have completed your first social chapter! Keep this momentum going as you start defining who you are in Finnish.

Practice saying these phrases out loud while walking.

クイック練習 (10)

Refusal.

How to say 'No thanks'?

✓ Correct! ✗ Not quite. Correct answer: b
Ei negates.

frontend.learn_grammar.from_rule: Polite Phrases (Kiitos, Ole hyvä)

Fill in the blank.

___, kiitos.

✓ Correct! ✗ Not quite. Correct answer: a
Kahvi is a noun.

frontend.learn_grammar.from_rule: Polite Phrases (Kiitos, Ole hyvä)

Which is a goodbye?

A) Hei B) Hei hei C) Moi

✓ Correct! ✗ Not quite. Correct answer: B
Hei hei is the goodbye.

frontend.learn_grammar.from_rule: Saying Goodbye

Which is formal?

What do you say to a boss?

✓ Correct! ✗ Not quite. Correct answer: Hyvää päivää
Hyvää päivää is formal.

frontend.learn_grammar.from_rule: Common Greetings

Which is for a shop?

A) Hei hei B) Näkemiin

✓ Correct! ✗ Not quite. Correct answer: B
Näkemiin is formal.

frontend.learn_grammar.from_rule: Saying Goodbye

Fill in the blank.

Hyvää ___.

✓ Correct! ✗ Not quite. Correct answer: päivänjatkoa
Päivänjatkoa is for leaving.

frontend.learn_grammar.from_rule: Saying Goodbye

Fill in the blank

Hyvää ___!

✓ Correct! ✗ Not quite. Correct answer: huomenta
Hyvää huomenta is a phrase.

frontend.learn_grammar.from_rule: Common Greetings

Which is informal?

What do you say to a friend?

✓ Correct! ✗ Not quite. Correct answer: Moi
Moi is informal.

frontend.learn_grammar.from_rule: Common Greetings

Fix the sentence

Find and fix the mistake:

Moi, herra johtaja.

✓ Correct! ✗ Not quite. Correct answer: Hei, herra johtaja
Hei is better for a boss.

frontend.learn_grammar.from_rule: Common Greetings

Correct the sentence.

Find and fix the mistake:

Hei, nähdään! (when leaving)

✓ Correct! ✗ Not quite. Correct answer: Hei hei, nähdään!
Hei is a greeting.

frontend.learn_grammar.from_rule: Saying Goodbye

Score: /10

よくある質問 (6)

No, it's too casual for formal settings.
It's neutral, but can sound a bit old-fashioned.
No, 'Hei' is only for greetings.
It is standard for strangers.
Yes, it is very versatile.
No, it also means 'please' when offering.