Learn Finnish Interrogative Pronouns

Interrogative pronouns are special words we use to ask questions. In Finnish, these pronouns help us find out more about people, things, or places. Let's explore some of these important words and see how they are used.

Each of these words has a special job. They help us ask about different things, like 'who', 'what', 'which', 'what kind', 'where', 'to where', 'from where', 'how', and 'why'. Let's look at them one by one.

We use 'Kuka' when we want to know about a person. It's like asking 'Who is that?'.

The word 'Mikä' helps us ask about things or objects. It's like saying 'What is this?'.

When we have two choices and want to ask about them, we use 'Kumpi'. It's like saying 'Which one do you like?'.

'Millainen' is used to ask about the type or kind of something. It's like asking 'What kind of book is this?'.

To find out the location of something, we use 'Missä'. It's like asking 'Where is the cat?'.

'Mihin' helps us ask about the direction or destination. It's like saying 'To where are you going?'.

When we want to know the origin of something, we use 'Mistä'. It's like asking 'From where did you come?'.

'Miten' is used when we want to know the way or method of doing something. It's like asking 'How do you do that?'.

'Miksi' helps us ask for reasons. It's like saying 'Why is the sky blue?'.