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How to Say "Hurry up" in Finnish

The SPAIKING TeamJuly 27, 2026
Kiirehdi
"Hurry up" in Finnish 路 say it like kee-reh-dee

The most natural way to say "Hurry up" in Finnish is Kiirehdi. 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

Pika-pika
a casual and playful way to say it, often used with children
Nopeasti
a more formal way to express urgency

When to use it

Use 'kiirehdi' when you want someone to speed up their actions. It can be used in everyday situations, like when someone is late or when you need to finish a task quickly. It's appropriate in both casual and slightly formal contexts.

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Examples in Finnish

FinnishEnglish
Kiirehdi, muuten my枚h盲styt!Hurry up, otherwise you'll be late!
Common mistake
Learners often confuse 'kiire' (hurry) with 'kiirehti盲' (to hurry), but 'kiirehdi' is the correct imperative form.

The fastest way to remember it

Vocabulary you only read fades fast. Vocabulary you say out loud sticks. Hear Kiirehdi, 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

Is there a more polite way to say 'hurry up'?

You can say 'Voisitko kiirehti盲, kiitos?' which means 'Could you hurry up, please?'

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