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why in Finnish

why in Finnish is miksi, minkä tähden, minkä vuoksi — why means for what reason or purpose; used to ask a question.

why in Finnish

miksi
adv
(interrogative) For what cause, reason, or purpose.
minkä tähden
adv
(interrogative) For what cause, reason, or purpose.
minkä vuoksi
adv
(interrogative) For what cause, reason, or purpose.
mitä varten
adv
(interrogative) For what cause, reason, or purpose.
no mutta
intj
(dated, or, literary) An exclamation used to express pleasant or unpleasant mild surprise, indignation, or impatience.
miksi
noun
Reason.

What does "why" mean?

  1. adv For what reason or purpose; used to ask a question.
    "Why did you leave so early?"
  2. noun The reason behind something.
    "We may never learn the why of his decision."
  3. intj Used to express mild surprise or to introduce a remark.
    "Why, I never expected to see you here!"

why in a sentence

  • Why did you leave so early?
  • I don't know why she said that.
  • We may never learn the why of his decision.
  • Understanding the why helps you accept the outcome.

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Frequently asked questions

What is "why" in Finnish?

"why" in Finnish is miksi, minkä tähden, minkä vuoksi. why means: For what reason or purpose; used to ask a question.

How do you use "why" in a sentence?

Example: "Why did you leave so early?" In Finnish, "why" is miksi, minkä tähden, minkä vuoksi.

Are there other ways to say "why" in Finnish?

Yes — Finnish has 5 translations listed for "why": miksi, minkä tähden, minkä vuoksi, mitä varten, no mutta.

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