Writing Task
What Is Informal Email?
Definition
An informal email in YKI writing is a message written to a friend, family member, or close colleague. It uses informal greetings (e.g., "Hei" or "Moi"), first-name address, and everyday vocabulary. The register is casual but still written in understandable Finnish.
Meaning in English
An informal email is a friendly, casual written message to someone you know well.
Meaning in Finnish
Epävirallinen sähköposti / tuttavallinen viesti
Why It Matters for YKI
Choosing an informal register when the prompt expects one is part of task fulfillment. Using overly formal language with a friend is inappropriate; using too casual language in a formal context loses points.
Example
An informal email starts with "Hei Matti," uses "mitä kuuluu," and ends with "Nähdään pian, terveisin Anna."
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