Minä juon kahvia opiskellessani suomea.

I drink coffee while I study Finnish.

Breakdown of Minä juon kahvia opiskellessani suomea.

• minä: I
• kahvi: the coffee
• suomi: Finnish
• juoda: to drink

Questions & Answers about Minä juon kahvia opiskellessani suomea.

Why is Minä there? Can I leave it out?

Yes, you can leave Minä out.

• Minä juon kahvia opiskellessani suomea.
• Juon kahvia opiskellessani suomea.

Both sentences mean “I drink coffee while I study Finnish.”

Finnish usually does not need subject pronouns, because the verb ending already tells you the person:

• juon = I drink
• juot = you drink
• juo = he/she drinks

You use Minä only when you want to emphasize I, or in beginner-friendly / very clear speech or writing.

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Why is it kahvia and not kahvi?