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How to Say "What's up?" in Finnish

The SPAIKING TeamJuly 27, 2026
Miten menee?
"What's up?" in Finnish 路 say it like mee-ten meh-neh

The most natural way to say "What's up?" in Finnish is Miten menee?. 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

Miten voit?
more formal, often used in professional settings
Kuinka menee?
slightly more formal, can be used in various contexts

When to use it

You can use this phrase when greeting friends or acquaintances. It is a casual way to check in on someone. It works well in both spoken and written Finnish.

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Examples in Finnish

FinnishEnglish
Miten menee, Anna?How are you doing, Anna?
Common mistake
Learners often confuse this with 'Miten menee?' and use it in overly formal situations.

The fastest way to remember it

Vocabulary you only read fades fast. Vocabulary you say out loud sticks. Hear Miten menee?, 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 'Miten menee?' used in formal situations?

No, it is primarily used in casual conversations.

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