Understanding Finnish Personal Pronouns
In Finnish, personal pronouns are words we use to talk about people without saying their names. Just like in English, we use them to say who is doing something or who something belongs to.
Important Points
- Minä - I
- Sinä - You (singular)
- Hän - He/She
- Me - We
- Te - You (plural)
- He - They
Finnish pronouns change their form depending on the role they play in the sentence. This is called 'case'. But don't worry, we'll stick to the basic forms here.
Examples
- Minä olen iloinen. (I am happy.)
- Sinä olet ystäväni. (You are my friend.)
- Hän on opettaja. (He/She is a teacher.)
In Finnish, we often don't need to use the pronoun if it's clear who we're talking about. This is because the verb form tells us who is doing the action.
Examples
- Olen väsynyt. (I am tired.)
- Oletko sinä kotona? (Are you at home?)
- Onko hän täällä? (Is he/she here?)
Personal pronouns in Finnish are simple once you get the hang of them. Just remember who you're talking about, and choose the right pronoun!