Finnish · Question Words
Mikä
What / Which
Beginnerpronoun
Definition
Used to ask about a thing.
Example
Mikä tämä on?
What is this?
Etymology
'Mikä' is a descendant of the Proto-Finnic word for 'what,' with roots in the common Finno-Ugric vocabulary used to form inquiries.
How & Where It’s Used
'Mikä' is primarily used in both spoken and written Finnish, suitable for both informal and formal contexts, making it versatile in questions.