Finnish · Question Words

Kuka

Who

Beginnerpronoun

Definition

Used to ask about a person.

Example

Kuka tuo mies on?

Who is that man?

Etymology

'Kuka' originates from the Proto-Finnic term for 'who,' showing deep historical roots in the language's interrogative structure.

How & Where It’s Used

'Kuka' is a fundamental question word used in everyday spoken and written Finnish across all registers, allowing for formal and informal inquiries about identity.

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