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Kumpi

Which (of two)

Beginnerpronoun

Definition

Used to ask about a choice between two things.

Example

Kumpi on parempi, kahvi vai tee?

Which is better, coffee or tea?

Etymology

'Kumpi' is derived from an older form in Finnish asking about choices between two options, with its roots in the Proto-Finnic language.

How & Where It’s Used

'Kumpi' is used predominantly in spoken Finnish and is suitable for informal settings when discussing choices or comparisons.

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