المعنى
Noting that it is quite late in the day.
خلفية ثقافية
Finns are very punctual. If you say 'Kello on paljon' at a party, it's a polite way to leave without offending the host. It signals that you respect their time to rest. During the summer 'Midnight Sun', people might stay up all night. The phrase is used with surprise because the light makes you forget the time. Work-life balance is important. Using this phrase at 4:30 PM is a common way to signal the end of the workday. Younger generations might use 'paljon' with intensifiers like 'ihan sikana' (like a pig) or 'ihan älyttömästi' (insanely).
Add 'jo'
Always add 'jo' (already) to sound more natural. 'Kello on jo paljon' is 10x more common than the version without it.
Don't use for people
If you are late for a date, do NOT say 'Kello on paljon.' Say 'Anteeksi, olen myöhässä.'
المعنى
Noting that it is quite late in the day.
Add 'jo'
Always add 'jo' (already) to sound more natural. 'Kello on jo paljon' is 10x more common than the version without it.
Don't use for people
If you are late for a date, do NOT say 'Kello on paljon.' Say 'Anteeksi, olen myöhässä.'
The Finnish Exit
Saying this phrase is the most polite way to end a social visit in Finland. It's expected!
اختبر نفسك
Fill in the missing word to say 'It is already late.'
Kello on jo _______.
In Finnish, we say the clock is 'paljon' (much) to mean it is late.
Which sentence is the most natural way to start leaving a party?
How do you say it's late?
'Kello on paljon' is the standard idiom for the time being late.
Complete the dialogue.
A: Mennäänkö jo nukkumaan? B: Joo, kello on jo _______.
B agrees to go to sleep because the clock is 'paljon'.
Match the phrase to the situation.
You realize it's 2:00 AM while reading.
2:00 AM is definitely 'paljon' (much) in terms of the clock.
How do you say 'The clock is *starting* to be late'?
Kello _______ olla paljon.
'Alkaa olla' means 'starts to be'.
🎉 النتيجة: /5
وسائل تعلم بصرية
When to use 'Kello on paljon'
Situations
- • Leaving a party
- • Ending a meeting
- • Going to bed
- • Surprise at night
بنك التمارين
5 تمارينKello on jo _______.
In Finnish, we say the clock is 'paljon' (much) to mean it is late.
How do you say it's late?
'Kello on paljon' is the standard idiom for the time being late.
A: Mennäänkö jo nukkumaan? B: Joo, kello on jo _______.
B agrees to go to sleep because the clock is 'paljon'.
You realize it's 2:00 AM while reading.
2:00 AM is definitely 'paljon' (much) in terms of the clock.
Kello _______ olla paljon.
'Alkaa olla' means 'starts to be'.
🎉 النتيجة: /5
الأسئلة الشائعة
12 أسئلةNo, that sounds very strange. We always use 'kello' (clock) as the subject for this specific idiom.
Not at all! In fact, it's often considered polite because it shows you are aware of the time and don't want to overstay.
The opposite is 'Kello on vähän' (It's early).
Usually no. It's reserved for the evening or night when the 'amount' of time is high.
In this phrase, 'paljon' stays in its basic adverbial form. It doesn't inflect.
You can say 'Kello on jo todella paljon' or 'Kello on jo tosi paljon'.
It is neutral. You can use it with your boss or your best friend.
Finnish grammar requires an adverb or quantifier here. 'Myöhä' is an adjective and doesn't fit the 'Kello on...' pattern.
Ask 'Onko kello jo paljon?'
Yes, it's very common in texts to end a conversation: 'Kello on jo paljon, öitä!'
It's a more colorful way of saying 'It's extremely late' or 'The time is already anything (high)'.
Yes, 'Kello on ihan sikana' is a very common slang version.
عبارات ذات صلة
Kello on vähän
contrastIt is early (literally: the clock is little).
Aika rientää
similarTime flies.
Olla myöhässä
confusingTo be late (person/vehicle).
Kello käy
builds onThe clock is ticking.
Mitä kello on?
specialized formWhat time is it?
