🇫🇮 Finnish phrases

How to Say "Good job" in Finnish

The SPAIKING TeamJuly 27, 2026
Hyvä työ
"Good job" in Finnish · say it like hoo-vah tyoo

The most natural way to say "Good job" in Finnish is Hyvä työ. Tap the speaker above to hear it, then say it back out loud. That is the fastest way to make it stick.

Other ways to say it

Hyvin tehty
used to emphasize the quality of the work
Loistavaa työtä
more enthusiastic, often used in informal settings

When to use it

You can use this phrase to compliment someone on their work or effort. It is suitable in both formal and informal contexts. Use it when you want to encourage someone or acknowledge their achievements.

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Examples in Finnish

FinnishEnglish
Hyvä työ, olet tehnyt hienoa työtä!Good job, you have done great work!
Common mistake
Learners often confuse this phrase with 'hyvä', which means 'good' but is not a complete compliment on its own.

The fastest way to remember it

Vocabulary you only read fades fast. Vocabulary you say out loud sticks. Hear Hyvä työ, repeat it a few times, then use it in a real sentence. SPAIKING lets you practice exactly that, speaking Finnish with a coach that corrects your pronunciation in real time. You can start with two free conversations.

Frequently asked questions

When should I use 'hyvä työ'?

You can use 'hyvä työ' whenever you want to praise someone's effort or results.

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