No. 398 in Finnish
onko
"Onko" is the Finnish word for "is" or "is there" in questions.
In a sentence
Onko tämä sinun kirjasi?
Is this your book?
'Onko' is used to ask a question about possession or identification.
Onko huomenna aurinkoinen sää?
Will it be sunny weather tomorrow?
'Onko' is used to inquire about the future state or condition.
Onko kahvi kuumaa?
Is the coffee hot?
'Onko' is used to ask a question about the current state of something.
Onko sinulla kynä?
Do you have a pen?
The word 'onko' is used here to form a question pertaining to possession.
Onko tuo talo punainen?
Is that house red?
The word 'onko' is used here to inquire about the truth of a statement describing the house.
Onko nyt hyvä aika keskustella?
Is now a good time to talk?
The word 'onko' is used here to ask about the appropriateness of timing for an activity.
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