🇫🇮 Finnish phrases

How to Say "You're welcome" in Finnish

The SPAIKING TeamJuly 27, 2026
Ole hyvä
"You're welcome" in Finnish · say it like oh-leh hoo-vah

The most natural way to say "You're welcome" in Finnish is Ole hyvä. 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

Ei kestä
a more casual way to say 'you're welcome'
Tervetuloa
used when welcoming someone, not just in response to thanks

When to use it

You can use 'ole hyvä' when someone thanks you for a favor or help. It is polite and appropriate in both formal and informal situations. 'Ei kestä' is suitable for casual conversations among friends.

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Examples in Finnish

FinnishEnglish
Kiitos avustasi! Ole hyvä.Thank you for your help! You're welcome.
Common mistake
Some learners might confuse 'ole hyvä' with 'kiitos', which means 'thank you'.

The fastest way to remember it

Vocabulary you only read fades fast. Vocabulary you say out loud sticks. Hear Ole hyvä, 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 'ei kestä'?

'Ei kestä' is best used in informal settings, among friends or family.

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