Bedeutung
There is plenty of time.
Kultureller Hintergrund
The concept of 'kiireettömyys' (hurry-less-ness) is a sought-after luxury in Finnish life, often associated with the sauna and summer cottages. Finns value 'laatu' (quality) over 'vauhti' (speed). Saying there is no hurry is often a sign of respect for the worker's craft. It is considered polite to use this phrase even if you have a slight hurry, just to make the other person feel comfortable. The Finnish relationship with nature dictates a slower pace. You cannot rush the changing of the seasons or the growth of a forest.
The Power of 'Mikään'
Adding 'mikään' makes you sound much more native and empathetic than just saying 'ei ole kiire'.
Sauna Time
This is the #1 phrase to use when someone asks when to go to the sauna. It shows you understand the relaxed vibe.
Bedeutung
There is plenty of time.
The Power of 'Mikään'
Adding 'mikään' makes you sound much more native and empathetic than just saying 'ei ole kiire'.
Sauna Time
This is the #1 phrase to use when someone asks when to go to the sauna. It shows you understand the relaxed vibe.
Don't be Sarcastic
Be careful with your tone. If said too quickly or sharply, it can sound like you are annoyed by someone's slowness.
Teste dich selbst
Fill in the missing word to complete the phrase.
Älä huoli, ei ole ______ kiire.
'Mikään' is the standard emphatic word used in this specific phrase structure.
Which response is most appropriate when a guest apologizes for staying late?
Vieras: 'Anteeksi, olen viipynyt liian pitkään.'
'Ei ole mikään kiire' reassures the guest that they are welcome to stay.
Match the phrase variation to the correct register.
1. Ei oo mikää kiire. 2. Työn suorittamisella ei ole välitöntä kiirettä.
'Oo' and 'mikää' are spoken forms, while 'suorittamisella' and 'välitöntä' are formal vocabulary.
Complete the dialogue in a work context.
Pomo: 'Voitko tehdä tämän raportin?' Työntekijä: 'Tietenkin. Milloin sen pitää olla valmis?' Pomo: '__________________.'
Option B provides a clear, relaxed deadline using the target phrase.
🎉 Ergebnis: /4
Visuelle Lernhilfen
When to say 'Ei ole mikään kiire'
Social
- • Coffee with friends
- • Dinner parties
- • Sauna
Work
- • Long-term projects
- • Non-urgent emails
- • Learning new skills
Aufgabensammlung
4 AufgabenÄlä huoli, ei ole ______ kiire.
'Mikään' is the standard emphatic word used in this specific phrase structure.
Vieras: 'Anteeksi, olen viipynyt liian pitkään.'
'Ei ole mikään kiire' reassures the guest that they are welcome to stay.
1. Ei oo mikää kiire. 2. Työn suorittamisella ei ole välitöntä kiirettä.
'Oo' and 'mikää' are spoken forms, while 'suorittamisella' and 'välitöntä' are formal vocabulary.
Pomo: 'Voitko tehdä tämän raportin?' Työntekijä: 'Tietenkin. Milloin sen pitää olla valmis?' Pomo: '__________________.'
Option B provides a clear, relaxed deadline using the target phrase.
🎉 Ergebnis: /4
Häufig gestellte Fragen
4 FragenEssentially yes, but 'mikään kiire' is more emphatic, like saying 'no hurry whatsoever.'
Yes, it's very common in work emails to tell a colleague they don't need to reply immediately.
The word 'mikään' usually takes the nominative case in negative existential sentences.
No, if you are telling them that a task you are doing for them doesn't need to be rushed, it's fine. But don't use it to tell *them* to slow down unless you have a close relationship.
Verwandte Redewendungen
ottaa iisisti
synonymTo take it easy.
pitää kiirettä
contrastTo be in a hurry / to hurry up.
ajan kanssa
similarWith time / taking one's time.
hoppu
synonymHurry / bustle.
