Finnish Word of the Day
kysyä
/KY-syä/ • verb — 2nd of Jun, 2026
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Meaning: to ask (a question); to request information
Examples
- Voinko kysyä sinulta jotain?
(Can I ask you something?) - Älä pelkää kysyä, jos tarvitset apua.
(Don't be afraid to ask if you need help.) - Hän kysyi minulta tietä.
(He asked me for directions.)
Synonyms
- kysellä
- tiedustella
Use 'kysyä' to request information or pose a question. Common patterns: 'kysyä joltakulta' (ask someone) and 'kysyä jotain' (ask something). A polite phrase is 'Saanko kysyä...?' ('May I ask...?'). 'Kysellä' is a related, more iterative or casual form; 'tiedustella' is more formal ('to inquire').
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