ole hyvä

Finnish

Pronunciation

• IPA^(key): /ˈoleˣ ˈhyʋæ/, [ˈo̞le̞h ˈhyʋæ]

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Phrase

ole hyvä

1. you’re welcome
2. here you are, there you go
3. please

   Ole hyvä ja auta. ― Please help.

4. be my guest

Usage notes

• (please): ole hyvä is considered more formal than please and isn't used as often.

Synonyms

• (politely): olkaa hyvä
• (you're welcome): eipä kestä

See also

• olkaa hyvät