Learn Finnish - Top 10 Sentence Patterns for Beginners

Finnish: Top 10 lauserakennetta aloittelijoille
English: Top 10 Sentence Patterns for Beginners

In this lesson, you will learn the Top 10 Finnish Sentence Patterns for Beginners. Even though you may already know some Finnish vocabulary, perhaps you’re finding it difficult to string together coherent sentences. This lesson will break down the key components of 10 basic Finnish sentence patterns, while also giving you an example of each one. Take your Finnish to the next level by formulating clear, well-organized Finnish sentences!

P.S. Be sure to click on the links below to take relevant lessons to learn even more about each sentence pattern!

Minä olen [A].

■ Target Pattern

- Entry: Minä olen [A].
- English: I am [A].

■ Example

- Entry: Minä olen Hanna.
- English: I am Hanna.

Voisitko.../Voisitteko...

■ Target Pattern

- Entry: Voisitko.../Voisitteko...
- English: Could you...

■ Example

- Entry: Voisitko/Voisitteko kertoa missä Helsingin kauppatori sijaitsee?
- English: Could you tell me where the Market Square of Helsinki is located?

Onko sinulla...

■ Target Pattern

- Entry: Onko sinulla...
- English: Do you have...

■ Example

- Entry: Onko sinulla kuumetta?
- English: Do you have a fever?

Se on...

■ Target Pattern

- Entry: Se on...
- English: It is...

■ Example

- Entry: Se on yhteensä 12 euroa.
- English: It is 12 euros in total.

Miten...

■ Target Pattern

- Entry: Miten...
- English: How...

■ Example

- Entry: Miten pääsen Turusta Tukholmaan?
- English: How do I get from Turku to Stockholm?

Minä pidän [Noun]-sta/stä.

■ Target Pattern

- Entry: Minä pidän [Noun]-sta/stä.
- English: I like [Noun].

■ Example

- Entry: Minä pidän uimisesta.
- English: I like swimming.

Minulla on...

■ Target Pattern

- Entry: Minulla on...
- English: I have...

■ Example

- Entry: Minulla on varaus.
- English: I have a reservation.

Haluaisin...

■ Target Pattern

- Entry: Haluaisin...
- English: I would like to...

■ Example

- Entry: Haluaisin käydä Kuussa.
- English: I would like to visit the Moon.

Saisinko...

■ Target Pattern

- Entry: Saisinko...
- English: Could I have...

■ Example

- Entry: Saisinko puoli kiloa lohta?
- English: Could I have half a kilo of salmon?

Mitä...

■ Target Pattern

- Entry: Mitä...
- English: What...

■ Example

- Entry: Mitä tämä tarkoittaa?
- English: What does this mean?

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FinnishPod101.com

Tuesday at 10:38 AM

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Can you make sample sentences using these patterns?

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Wednesday at 10:44 AM

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Hello Robert,

Thank you for your kind feedback. ( kiitos ystävällisestä palautteestasi) 😄

Let us know if you have any question.

Cheers,

Aarni

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Robert

Saturday at 09:50 PM

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Hei, minä olen Robert. Pidän tästa oppitunnista. Se on hyvää.