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What does 'kiitos' mean in Finnish?
What does 'kiitos' mean in Finnish?
When is 'kiitos' often used?
When is 'kiitos' often used?
Why do people in Finland say 'kiitos' all the time?
Why do people in Finland say 'kiitos' all the time?
Can 'kiitos' be used only for expressing thanks?
Can 'kiitos' be used only for expressing thanks?
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What does saying 'kiitos' when accidentally bumping into someone in Finland signify?
What does saying 'kiitos' when accidentally bumping into someone in Finland signify?
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Study Notes
'Kiitos' is a Finnish word that means thank you in English. It's often used to show appreciation when someone has done something nice. In Finland, people say kiitos all the time because it's polite to thank others for what they do. For example, if your friend gives you a gift, you can say kiitos to let them know how much you appreciate their kindness. Kiitos isn't just for thanks though - you can also use it to apologize too! If you accidentally bump into someone on the street, saying kiitos shows them that you understand how wrong it was and want to make up for it. So next time you visit Finland or have some Finnish friends, remember to say kiitos when they do something good, so they know how grateful you are!
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Description
'Kiitos' is a Finnish word that translates to thank you in English. Learn about the cultural significance and various contexts in which 'kiitos' is used in Finland, from expressing gratitude to apologizing for unintended actions.
