onko

is there / do you have (yes/no question)

🗣 on-ko

📝 The -ko/-kö suffix turns any statement into a yes/no question. Onko = Is there / Is it. This is one of the most useful Finnish grammar patterns.

Word Forms & Endings

Form Meaning Grammar
onko is there / do you have (yes/no question) (base form)
oletko are you? -ko question of olla
puhuuko does he/she speak? -ko question of puhua
haluatko do you want? -ko question of haluta
voitko can you? -ko question of voida

Example Phrases

Haluatko kahvia?

Do you want some coffee?

Oletko naimisissa?

Are you married?

Onko sinulla nälkä?

Are you hungry?

Voitko auttaa minua?

Can you help me?

Onko teillä vapaita huoneita?

Do you have any free rooms?