How to say “How are you?” in Finnish
The most common way to say “how are you?” in Finnish. Tap to copy or hear it pronounced.
Mitä kuuluu?
In a sentence
English
Hello, how are you?
Finnish
Hei, Mitä kuuluu?
Frequently asked
How do you say "How are you?" in Finnish?
"How are you?" in Finnish is "Mitä kuuluu?". This is the most common everyday rendering; depending on context, formal/informal or dialectal variants may apply.
How is "Mitä kuuluu?" written in Finnish?
"Mitä kuuluu?" is the standard written form in Finnish, rendered left-to-right.
How do you pronounce "Mitä kuuluu?" in Finnish?
Tap the speaker icon on this page to hear "Mitä kuuluu?" 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 "Mitä kuuluu?" mean in English?
"Mitä kuuluu?" is the Finnish way of saying "How are you?" 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 "How are you?" in Finnish?
Many languages — including Finnish — distinguish formal and informal registers, and may also vary by speaker gender, plurality, or regional dialect. "Mitä kuuluu?" 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 "Mitä kuuluu?" or any other Finnish text.