Bedeutung
Informing someone about time constraints.
Kultureller Hintergrund
Finns are extremely punctual. If you say 'Minulla on kiire,' it is often accepted as a valid reason to skip small talk. However, being late and then saying 'Minulla oli kiire' is not always an excuse—you should have planned better! In Finnish offices, 'kiire' is a constant topic. There is even a term 'kiireapulainen' for a temporary assistant hired during busy times. The sauna is a 'kiireetön vyöhyke' (hurry-free zone). Bringing up your 'kiire' in the sauna is considered a breach of the peaceful atmosphere. In Helsinki, people often look like they have 'kiire'. In Northern Finland or the countryside, the pace is slower, and saying 'Minulla on kiire' might be met with a calm 'Ota iisisti' (Take it easy).
The 'Mulla' Shortcut
Use 'Mulla on kiire' in 99% of spoken situations. It sounds much more natural than the formal 'Minulla'.
Avoid 'Olen kiire'
This is the most common mistake for English speakers. Remember: you HAVE a hurry, you ARE NOT a hurry.
Bedeutung
Informing someone about time constraints.
The 'Mulla' Shortcut
Use 'Mulla on kiire' in 99% of spoken situations. It sounds much more natural than the formal 'Minulla'.
Avoid 'Olen kiire'
This is the most common mistake for English speakers. Remember: you HAVE a hurry, you ARE NOT a hurry.
The Polite Exit
If a conversation is dragging on, a simple 'Anteeksi, mulla on nyt vähän kiire' is a perfectly polite way to leave.
Teste dich selbst
How do you say 'I am in a hurry' in Finnish?
Choose the correct form:
Finnish uses the adessive case 'Minulla' and the noun 'kiire'.
Fill in the missing word for 'We are in a hurry'.
______ on kiire.
'Meillä' is the adessive form of 'me' (we).
Complete the dialogue.
A: Ehditkö kahville? B: En ehdi, minulla on ______.
'En ehdi' (I don't have time) is logically followed by 'minulla on kiire'.
Match the phrase to the situation.
You are running to catch the last bus.
You use 'kiire' plus the destination in the illative case.
🎉 Ergebnis: /4
Visuelle Lernhilfen
Kiire vs. Kiireinen
Aufgabensammlung
4 AufgabenChoose the correct form:
Finnish uses the adessive case 'Minulla' and the noun 'kiire'.
______ on kiire.
'Meillä' is the adessive form of 'me' (we).
A: Ehditkö kahville? B: En ehdi, minulla on ______.
'En ehdi' (I don't have time) is logically followed by 'minulla on kiire'.
You are running to catch the last bus.
You use 'kiire' plus the destination in the illative case.
🎉 Ergebnis: /4
Häufig gestellte Fragen
12 FragenYes, it is professional, but adding 'valitettavasti' (unfortunately) makes it softer.
'Kiire' is standard; 'hoppu' is more informal and often implies a bit of chaotic rushing.
Minulla on kiire lentokentälle.
It is a noun meaning 'hurry'.
Finnish uses the possession structure for states like hurry, hunger, and thirst.
Yes, 'Minulla on kiire töissä' is very common.
It's an idiom meaning 'It's been busy' or 'Things are hectic'.
Miksi sinulla on niin kova kiire?
Yes, 'Mulla on hätä' can mean a hurry, though it often means you need the bathroom!
Minulla oli kiire.
No, you would say 'Minulla on kiire (jonnekin)' or 'Olen kiireinen'.
It means 'rush hour', literally 'congestion time'.
Verwandte Redewendungen
Kiirehtiä
builds onTo hurry (verb)
Kiireinen
specialized formBusy (adjective)
Hoppu
synonymHaste/Rush
Aika loppuu
similarTime is running out
Ei kiirettä
contrastNo hurry / Take your time
