How to say “Good night” in Finnish
The most common way to say “good night” in Finnish. Tap to copy or hear it pronounced.
Hyvää yötä
In a sentence
English
Good night, how are you?
Finnish
Hyvää yötä, Mitä kuuluu?
Frequently asked
How do you say "Good night" in Finnish?
"Good night" in Finnish is "Hyvää yötä". This is the most common everyday rendering; depending on context, formal/informal or dialectal variants may apply.
How is "Hyvää yötä" written in Finnish?
"Hyvää yötä" is the standard written form in Finnish, rendered left-to-right.
How do you pronounce "Hyvää yötä" in Finnish?
Tap the speaker icon on this page to hear "Hyvää yötä" pronounced by a native-style synthetic voice. For practice, repeat the phrase out loud immediately after listening — the rhythm and stress are usually what trips learners up, not the individual sounds.
What does "Hyvää yötä" mean in English?
"Hyvää yötä" is the Finnish way of saying "Good night" in English. It's used in everyday conversation in roughly the same situations as the English original.
Are there formal or informal ways to say "Good night" in Finnish?
Many languages — including Finnish — distinguish formal and informal registers, and may also vary by speaker gender, plurality, or regional dialect. "Hyvää yötä" is the most broadly understood form; for register-specific variants, use the full translator above with your exact sentence.
Where is Finnish spoken?
Finnish is spoken by an estimated 6 million people worldwide. Use the language page to translate full text and explore where the language is used.
Is there a free Finnish dictionary?
Yes — Polytranslator provides a free Finnish dictionary with word-by-word translations and example usage. Click the dictionary link on this page to look up individual words from "Hyvää yötä" or any other Finnish text.