Bedeutung
Heading to fetch children.
Kultureller Hintergrund
Punctuality at daycares is critical. If you say you are 'menossa hakemaan lapsia', it implies a strict deadline. Leaving work for family duties is highly respected and not seen as a lack of professional commitment. The use of the partitive 'lapsia' instead of 'lapset' makes the statement feel more like a general activity than a specific task list item. In cities, many parents use public transport or cargo bikes for this task, but the phrase remains the same.
Use the Partitive
Always use 'lapsia' (partitive) when using 'menossa'. It sounds much more natural and less like a clinical task.
Don't forget the -maan
The most common error is saying 'menossa hakea'. Remember the 'purpose' form ends in -maan.
Bedeutung
Heading to fetch children.
Use the Partitive
Always use 'lapsia' (partitive) when using 'menossa'. It sounds much more natural and less like a clinical task.
Don't forget the -maan
The most common error is saying 'menossa hakea'. Remember the 'purpose' form ends in -maan.
The 'Päiväkoti' Factor
If you are picking them up from daycare, you can just say 'Olen menossa tarhalle' and people will know what you mean.
Teste dich selbst
Fill in the missing word in the correct form.
Olen juuri ______ hakemaan lapsia.
The phrase 'olla menossa' describes the current state of being on the way.
Which verb form correctly completes the purpose of the motion?
Olen menossa ______ lapsia.
After 'menossa', the following verb must be in the 3rd infinitive illative (-maan).
Complete the dialogue with the most natural phrase.
Pomo: 'Voitko jäädä vielä hetkeksi?' Sinä: 'En valitettavasti, ______.'
This is the standard, polite way to explain you need to leave for childcare.
Match the phrase to the correct time of day.
Milloin sanot: 'Olen menossa hakemaan lapsia'?
This is the typical time for the 'school run' in Finland.
🎉 Ergebnis: /4
Visuelle Lernhilfen
Aufgabensammlung
4 AufgabenOlen juuri ______ hakemaan lapsia.
The phrase 'olla menossa' describes the current state of being on the way.
Olen menossa ______ lapsia.
After 'menossa', the following verb must be in the 3rd infinitive illative (-maan).
Pomo: 'Voitko jäädä vielä hetkeksi?' Sinä: 'En valitettavasti, ______.'
This is the standard, polite way to explain you need to leave for childcare.
Milloin sanot: 'Olen menossa hakemaan lapsia'?
This is the typical time for the 'school run' in Finland.
🎉 Ergebnis: /4
Häufig gestellte Fragen
10 FragenYes, but technically you should say 'Olen menossa hakemaan lasta'. However, many parents use the plural 'lapsia' as a generic term for 'the kids'.
Mostly, yes. But 'hakea' also means 'to apply' (like for a job), so context is key.
'Menemässä' is also correct, but 'menossa' is a more common fixed expression for being 'on the way'.
No, it is perfectly neutral and professional in Finland.
You can say 'Olen menossa hakemaan lapsia harrastuksista'.
No, it is neutral. You could be walking, cycling, or taking the bus.
Yes, the structure 'olla menossa hakemaan [person in partitive]' works for anyone.
'Olen menossa viemään lapsia' (I am going to take/drop off the kids).
Use 'Olin menossa hakemaan lapsia'.
In this specific 'menossa' construction, yes, it is the most natural choice.
Verwandte Redewendungen
viedä lapset
contrastto take/drop off the kids
olla noutamassa
similarto be in the process of picking up
lastenhaku
specialized formthe act of picking up kids
hakea tarhasta
specialized formto pick up from daycare
