Bedeutung
Considering all aspects of a situation.
Kultureller Hintergrund
Finns value holistic balance. Using 'kaikin puolin' shows you have considered the whole 'kokonaisuus' (totality) before speaking, which is seen as a sign of maturity and reliability. In business, 'kaikin puolin' is used to provide positive feedback that sounds objective rather than emotional. It is a 'safe' way to praise a project. Instead of saying 'I am the best,' a Finn might say 'Olen kaikin puolin pätevä,' which sounds more grounded and less boastful. The phrase is often used in design contexts to describe objects that are both functional and aesthetic—good from 'all sides'.
The 'Review' Secret
If you are writing a review on Google or TripAdvisor in Finnish, starting your conclusion with 'Kaikin puolin...' makes you sound like a native speaker.
Avoid Physicality
Don't use this to describe physical space. If you want to say 'the room was painted on all sides,' use 'joka puolelta,' not 'kaikin puolin.'
Bedeutung
Considering all aspects of a situation.
The 'Review' Secret
If you are writing a review on Google or TripAdvisor in Finnish, starting your conclusion with 'Kaikin puolin...' makes you sound like a native speaker.
Avoid Physicality
Don't use this to describe physical space. If you want to say 'the room was painted on all sides,' use 'joka puolelta,' not 'kaikin puolin.'
Modest Praise
Use this phrase when you want to give a high compliment without sounding like you're exaggerating. It's the 'honest' way to praise.
Teste dich selbst
Fill in the missing phrase to say the house is good in every respect.
Tämä talo on ________ ________ hyvä.
'Kaikin puolin' is the correct fixed expression for 'in every respect'.
Which sentence is the most natural way to summarize a good holiday?
Miten sanot, että loma oli hyvä?
'Kaikin puolin onnistunut' is a very common collocation in Finnish.
Match the Finnish phrase with its English equivalent.
Yhdistä parit.
These three are often confused by learners.
Complete the dialogue with the most appropriate phrase.
A: Millainen uusi asuntosi on? B: Se on ________ ________ täydellinen minulle.
'Kaikin puolin' fits best when describing the overall suitability of an object.
🎉 Ergebnis: /4
Visuelle Lernhilfen
Kaikin Puolin vs. Joka Puolella
Aufgabensammlung
4 AufgabenTämä talo on ________ ________ hyvä.
'Kaikin puolin' is the correct fixed expression for 'in every respect'.
Miten sanot, että loma oli hyvä?
'Kaikin puolin onnistunut' is a very common collocation in Finnish.
Ordne jedem Element links seinen Partner rechts zu:
These three are often confused by learners.
A: Millainen uusi asuntosi on? B: Se on ________ ________ täydellinen minulle.
'Kaikin puolin' fits best when describing the overall suitability of an object.
🎉 Ergebnis: /4
Häufig gestellte Fragen
10 FragenIt is neutral. You can use it in both formal writing and casual conversation.
Yes, e.g., 'Tilanne oli kaikin puolin vaikea' (The situation was difficult in every respect), but it is more common with positive words.
'Täysin' means 'completely' (degree), while 'kaikin puolin' means 'in every respect' (aspects).
No, it is a fixed expression. It is always 'kaikin puolin'.
No, that is incorrect. It must be the instructive case '-in'.
Yes, very frequently, especially when summarizing an opinion.
Yes, e.g., 'Kaikin puolin, tämä oli hyvä päivä.'
Yes, exactly. An 'all-around good guy' is 'kaikin puolin mukava mies'.
Because it refers to 'all sides' (plural) of a concept.
Yes, to say a meal was good in every way (taste, presentation, price).
Verwandte Redewendungen
kaikilta osin
synonymIn all parts/respects
joka suhteessa
similarIn every relation
kaiken kaikkiaan
builds onAll in all
läpikotaisin
specialized formThoroughly / Inside out
