mihin

Finnish

Pronoun

mihin

  1. illative singular/plural of mikä: (to) where, whereto, whither
    Synonyms: see minne
    • 1933/1938, Pyhä Raamattu [The Holy Bible], Helsinki: Suomen Pipliaseura, Evankeliumi Johanneksen mukaan (John) 13:36:
      Simon Pietari sanoi hänelle: "Herra, mihin sinä menet?" Jeesus vastasi hänelle: "Mihin minä menen, sinne sinä et voi nyt minua seurata, mutta vastedes olet minua seuraava".
      Simon Peter said unto him, Lord, whither goest thou? Jesus answered him, Whither I go, thou canst not follow me now; but thou shalt follow me afterwards

Usage notes

The difference between minne and mihin depends on the context. Usually mihin implies a more precise or exact location than minne. In some other cases, mihin is used when describing a location in which the speaker and listener are nearby, and minne is used when the listener is far away.

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