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.