hyvää itsenäisyyspäivää
hyvää itsenäisyyspäivää is the Finnish way to say "happy independence day".
This phrase is the standard way to offer congratulations on Finland's Independence Day (December 6th).
Meaning: good wishes at a country's independence day (phrase)
What does it mean word for word?
The phrase is composed of hyvää (good), itsenäisyys (independence) and päivää (day).
How does it change in a sentence?
Both words are in the partitive case because they are part of a greeting expressing a wish for a certain state or quality.
Did you know?
- Finland celebrates its independence day on December 6th, which is often marked by the lighting of thousands of candles in windows across the country to combat the winter darkness.
- The phrase contains a linguistic 'hidden' word: if you look at the word itsenäisyys, the root itse means 'self'.
- While many countries celebrate with loud firework displays, many Finns observe the independence day with a quiet, dignified ceremony and a candlelit prayer for the nation.
Examples in context
- Hyvää itsenäisyyspäivää!Happy Independence Day!This sentence shows how to use the greeting hyvää itsenäisyyspäivää.Tatoeba #7915923 by Thanuir, translation #3504372 by Salem
- Kaikkea hyvää itsenäisyyspäivääsi!All the best for your Independence Day!
- Hyvää itsenäisyyspäivää kaikille!Happy independence day to everyone!
- Toivotan teille hyvää itsenäisyyspäivää.I wish you a happy independence day.
Example conversation
Juho and Laura meet in the street on December 6th.
- JuhoMoi Laura, hyvää itsenäisyyspäivää!Hi Laura, happy Independence Day!
- LauraKiitos, Juho! Hyvää itsenäisyyspäivää myös sinulle.Thanks, Juho! Happy Independence Day to you too.
- JuhoKiitos! Menetkö juhlistamaan päivää?Thanks! Are you going to celebrate the day?
- LauraKyllä, menen käymään suvissani.Yes, I am going to visit my relatives.
Sources
- Example sentences: Tatoeba CC BY 2.0 FR.
