Questions & Answers about Ihmettelemme, missä kuitti on.
Why is there a comma before missä?
In Finnish, you must use a comma to separate the main sentence (Ihmettelemme) from an indirect question or subordinate clause starting with a question word like missä.
Does the word order change when missä is used in an indirect question?
No, it stays exactly the same! The direct question is Missä kuitti on? (Where is the receipt?), and the indirect question here is Ihmettelemme, missä kuitti on. The word order is identical.
What is the basic form of the verb ihmettelemme?
The infinitive (dictionary form) is ihmetellä, which means to wonder, marvel, or be amazed. To make the 'we' form, you use the stem ihmettele- and add the personal ending -mme.
Could I use kysymme instead of ihmettelemme here?
You could, but it changes the meaning. Ihmetellä means to wonder (thinking out loud or to yourself), while kysyä means to ask (directing a question to someone else). Kysymme, missä kuitti on would mean: We are asking where the receipt is.
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