Finnish Word of the Day
kiitos
/KI-tos/ • interjection — 18th of Apr, 2026
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Meaning: thank you; an expression of gratitude
Examples
- Kiitos avusta.
(Thank you for the help.) - Kiitos, se oli todella mukavaa.
(Thank you, that was really nice.) - Kiitos paljon, arvostan sitä.
(Thank you very much, I appreciate it.)
Synonyms
- kiitokset
- kiitoksia
Use kiitos to thank someone in virtually any situation. It is appropriate both spoken and written; add paljon for extra emphasis (kiitos paljon). A common reply is ole hyvä (you're welcome) or ei kestä (no problem). The stress is on the first syllable.
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