Bedeutung
Suggesting departure.
Kultureller Hintergrund
Finns value consensus. 'Mennäänkö' is a way to ensure everyone is ready to leave without being the one to 'break' the social circle. In the north, distances are long. 'Mennäänkö' might imply a 200km drive, so it's often followed by a specific mode of transport. The shortened 'Mennääks?' is almost universal among the youth and in fast-paced city life. Punctuality is key. 'Mennäänkö' at 11:00 for lunch means exactly 11:00.
The Magic Word
If you are stuck in a social situation and don't know how to leave, 'Mennäänkö?' is your escape button. It's never rude.
Vowel Harmony
Never say 'Mennäänko'. The 'ä' and 'o' cannot live in the same word. It's always 'kö'.
Bedeutung
Suggesting departure.
The Magic Word
If you are stuck in a social situation and don't know how to leave, 'Mennäänkö?' is your escape button. It's never rude.
Vowel Harmony
Never say 'Mennäänko'. The 'ä' and 'o' cannot live in the same word. It's always 'kö'.
The Softener
Add 'jo' (already) to sound more like a native: 'Mennäänkö jo?' implies you've been ready for a while.
Teste dich selbst
Complete the question using the correct vowel harmony.
Mennään__?
Because 'mennään' has 'ä', we must use '-kö'.
Which is the most natural way to ask 'Shall we go to the movies?' in spoken Finnish?
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The passive form 'mennäänkö' is most natural, and 'elokuviin' is the correct illative case.
Match the phrase to the situation.
You are at a party and want to leave with your friend.
'Mennäänkö jo?' means 'Shall we go already?'.
Fill in the missing line.
A: Onpa nälkä. B: ________ syömään?
B is suggesting that *they both* go eat.
🎉 Ergebnis: /4
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Aufgabensammlung
4 AufgabenMennään__?
Because 'mennään' has 'ä', we must use '-kö'.
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The passive form 'mennäänkö' is most natural, and 'elokuviin' is the correct illative case.
You are at a party and want to leave with your friend.
'Mennäänkö jo?' means 'Shall we go already?'.
A: Onpa nälkä. B: ________ syömään?
B is suggesting that *they both* go eat.
🎉 Ergebnis: /4
Häufig gestellte Fragen
10 FragenIt is neutral to informal. It's the standard way to speak with friends, family, and colleagues.
Yes, it's perfect for pairs or large groups.
'Mennääks' is the spoken/slang version. Use 'mennäänkö' in slightly more polite or clear speech.
No, the 'we' is built into the 'mennään' form. Adding 'me' sounds redundant.
Yes! 'Mennäänkö asiaan?' means 'Shall we get to the point/business?'.
Because of vowel harmony. The 'ä' in 'mennään' requires the front-vowel version '-kö'.
You can say 'Mennään vaan!' (Let's go!), 'Joo, mennään.' (Yes, let's go), or 'Ei vielä.' (Not yet).
'Lähdetäänkö' is specifically about leaving. 'Mennäänkö' is more general. Both are very common.
Absolutely. It's probably one of the most texted words in Finland.
Use the conditional: 'Mentäiskö?'.
Verwandte Redewendungen
Lähdetäänkö?
similarShall we leave?
Mentäiskö?
specialized formShould we maybe go?
Mennään vaan!
builds onLet's just go!
Mennääks?
synonymShall we go? (slang)
Nyt mennään!
builds onNow we go! / Here we go!
