To talk about yourself and others, you use personal pronouns and the verb olla (to be).
Singular Personal Pronouns
Here are the singular personal pronouns and their matching verb forms:
| Pronoun | Verb (to be) | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| minä | olen | I am |
| sinä | olet | you are |
| hän | on | he / she is |
Finnish does not have separate words for "he" and "she". The pronoun hän is completely gender-neutral.
Describing People
Combine a pronoun, a verb, and a description to form simple sentences:
| I am Finnish. | Minä olen suomalainen. |
| You are English. | Sinä olet englantilainen. |
| She is happy. | Hän on iloinen. |
Connecting Ideas
Link sentences together using conjunctions like ja (and) and mutta (but), or add information with myös (also).
| He is Finnish, and I am English. | Hän on suomalainen, ja minä olen englantilainen. |
| I am tired, but you are happy. | Minä olen väsynyt, mutta sinä olet iloinen. |
| You are also Finnish. | Myös sinä olet suomalainen. |
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