Finnish · Greetings & Phrases

Minun nimeni on

My name is

Beginnerphrase

Definition

Used to introduce yourself by name.

Example

Minun nimeni on Mikko. Entä sinun?

My name is Mikko. And yours?

Etymology

'Minun nimeni on' means 'my name is' and features 'minun' (my) and 'nimeni' (my name), a direct structure for self-introduction in the language.

How & Where It’s Used

This phrase is commonly used in introductions, typically in both formal and informal contexts, suitable for spoken and written Finnish.

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