moi
word
/ˈmwɑ/
/mwˈɑː/
Definition
'Moi' is an informal greeting that means 'hi' or 'hello' in Finnish. It is used when meeting someone or starting a conversation.
Usage & Nuances
Only used as a greeting in Finnish, not in English or other main languages. It's very informal and common among friends. Sometimes used playfully in international or multicultural contexts.
Spanish: yo (francés: saludo informal)Portuguese (BR): oi (finlandês: cumprimento informal) - moi (finlandês: cumprimento informal)Portuguese (PT): oi (finlandês: cumprimento informal) - moi (finlandês: cumprimento informal)Chinese (Simplified): moi（芬兰语，问候语）Chinese (Traditional): moi（芬蘭語，問候語）Hindi: moi (फ़िनिश / अभिवादन)Arabic: موي (تحية فنلندية غير رسمية)Bengali: moi (ফিনিশি অভিবাদন)Russian: moi (финское приветствие)Japanese: moi（フィンランド語の挨拶）Vietnamese: moi (lời chào của Phần Lan)Korean: moi (핀란드 인사말)Turkish: moi (Fince selam)Urdu: moi (فنّش سلام)Indonesian: moi (sapaan Finladia)
Example Sentences
'Moi' means 'hello' in Finnish.
basic
When I visited Finland, people greeted me with 'moi'.
basic
You can say 'moi' to friends in Finland.
basic
As soon as I walked into the café, someone smiled and said 'moi'.
natural
'Moi!' she waved, happy to see her friend arrive.
natural
Some people even use 'moi moi' to say goodbye in Finland.
natural