Ways to say it
| Finnish | IPA |
|---|---|
| kiitos paljon | /ˈkiːtos ˈpɑljon/ (word by word) |
| suurkiitos | /ˈsuːrˌkiːtos/ |
| suurkiitokset | |
| paljon kiitoksia |
All these forms are used to express a greater level of gratitude than a simple kiitos. The compound word suurkiitos is often used as a single compound word in informal or semi-formal contexts to express a single, large 'thank you'.
What does it mean word for word?
The phrase kiitos paljon is composed of the noun kiitos (thanks) and the adverb paljon (much/a lot).
Which one should you use?
While kiitos paljon is a common way to say 'thank you very much', paljon kiitoksia is a slightly more formal or emphatic variation.
Is it said differently in some regions?
In Pohjois-Pohjanmaa, Kiitti sie hemmetin paljo means Thanks a helluva lot.
How does it change in a sentence?
The word kiitoksia in paljon kiitoksia is the partitive plural form of kiitos, which is used after the quantifier paljon. Additionally, suurkiitokset is the plural form of suurkiitos, often used to express a large amount of gratitude.
How do you pronounce it?
/ˈkiːtos ˈpɑljon/
Did you know?
- In Finland, it is common to respond to kiitos with ole hyvä, which literally means 'be good'. This phrase is also used when handing someone an object, similar to 'here you go'.
- The word kiitos is frequently used as a polite way to say 'no thank you' when declining an offer. Simply saying kiitos while shaking your head is a complete sentence meaning 'no'.
- While kiitos is used for gratitude, the root verb kiittää can also mean 'to praise' or 'to commend'. In older contexts, thanking someone was seen as a way of praising their virtue.
Examples in context
- Kiitos paljon!Thank you very much!This example shows how to use kiitos paljon to say thank you very much.Tatoeba #3363769 by Silja, translation #1564 by adjusting
- Suurkiitos avustasi.Thank you very much for your help.This sentence uses suurkiitos to express thanks for someone's help.Tatoeba #6690541 by Orava, translation #65114 by CK
- Kiitos paljon lahjasta.Thank you very much for the gift.
- 2 more sentences on Tatoeba
Example conversation
Antti has given Anna a helpful book.
- AnttiTässä on se kirja, jota etsit.Here is the book you were looking for.
- AnnaKiitos paljon, Antti!Thank you very much, Antti!
- AnttiOle hyvä.You are welcome.
- AnnaSe on todella hyödyllinen.It is really useful.
Sources
- Wiktionary, “thank you very much” translations and entries kiitos paljon, suurkiitos, paljon kiitoksia, CC BY-SA 4.0, dump of 2026-09-26.
- IPA marked “word by word” joins the Wiktionary pronunciations of each word (kiitos, paljon) and can differ in connected speech.
- Example sentences: Tatoeba CC BY 2.0 FR.
