Bedeutung
Stating that there is plenty of time.
Kultureller Hintergrund
Sauna is a sacred space where time stops. Telling someone 'ei ole kiirettä' in a sauna context is the ultimate sign of respect for their relaxation. Despite being efficient, Finnish bosses often use this phrase to prevent employee burnout, reflecting a culture that values work-life balance. The 'santsikuppi' (second cup of coffee) is often accompanied by this phrase to encourage guests to stay and chat longer. When hiking or picking berries, Finns use this phrase to remind each other to enjoy the surroundings rather than just reaching the destination.
The 'Eioo' Shortcut
In spoken Finnish, people almost always say 'Eioo kiirettä.' Mastering this contraction makes you sound like a local.
Politeness over Honesty
Even if you are a little bit in a hurry, saying 'ei ole kiirettä' to a guest is considered the height of Finnish good manners.
Bedeutung
Stating that there is plenty of time.
The 'Eioo' Shortcut
In spoken Finnish, people almost always say 'Eioo kiirettä.' Mastering this contraction makes you sound like a local.
Politeness over Honesty
Even if you are a little bit in a hurry, saying 'ei ole kiirettä' to a guest is considered the height of Finnish good manners.
The Partitive Trap
Never say 'Ei ole kiire.' It sounds like 'There is no such thing as a hurry' (philosophically), which is not what you mean!
Teste dich selbst
Fill in the missing word in the partitive case.
Älä juokse! Ei ole ______.
After 'ei ole' in an existential sentence, we use the partitive case.
Which sentence means 'I am not in a hurry'?
Select the correct translation:
Finnish uses the adessive case (minulla) to express 'having' a state like hurry.
Match the response to the situation.
Friend: 'Olen pahoillani, olen 10 minuuttia myöhässä!'
This is the most natural and polite response to someone being late.
Complete the dialogue naturally.
A: 'Voinko palauttaa tämän kirjan huomenna?' B: 'Totta kai, ______.'
'Ei ole kiirettä' reassures the person that returning the book tomorrow is fine.
🎉 Ergebnis: /4
Visuelle Lernhilfen
When to say 'Ei ole kiirettä'
Social
- • Friend is late
- • Guest is leaving
- • Coffee chat
Work
- • Long deadlines
- • Email replies
- • Non-urgent tasks
Aufgabensammlung
4 AufgabenÄlä juokse! Ei ole ______.
After 'ei ole' in an existential sentence, we use the partitive case.
Select the correct translation:
Finnish uses the adessive case (minulla) to express 'having' a state like hurry.
Friend: 'Olen pahoillani, olen 10 minuuttia myöhässä!'
This is the most natural and polite response to someone being late.
A: 'Voinko palauttaa tämän kirjan huomenna?' B: 'Totta kai, ______.'
'Ei ole kiirettä' reassures the person that returning the book tomorrow is fine.
🎉 Ergebnis: /4
Häufig gestellte Fragen
4 FragenYes, if the interviewer apologizes for a delay. It shows you are composed and professional.
'Hoppu' is a more informal, slightly old-fashioned word for hurry. 'Ei ole hoppua' is also possible but less common.
'Kiireen' is the genitive case. Negative existential sentences require the partitive, not the genitive.
Yes, it would be sarcastic. If you want them to hurry, say 'Meillä on vähän kiire' (We are in a bit of a hurry).
Verwandte Redewendungen
ota iisisti
synonymtake it easy
ei hätää
similarno worries / no danger
kiirehtiä
builds onto hurry
ajan kanssa
similarwith time / taking one's time
