Bedeutung
Going to mail something.
Kultureller Hintergrund
The 'Posti' brand is iconic in Finland. Even though many physical post offices have closed, the service lives on through 'asiamiesposti' (postal points in grocery stores). Expats often find the 'pakettiautomaatti' system confusing at first. Saying 'Olen menossa postiin' often means you are just going to a locker in a mall. Sending postcards is still a big tradition, especially those featuring Moomins or Marimekko patterns. This keeps the phrase relevant. Finns value being on time. If you are late for a meeting, saying 'Olin menossa postiin' is a valid, albeit slightly weak, excuse if the errand took longer than expected.
Use with other places
You can swap 'postiin' for any destination in the illative case, like 'kauppaan' (to the store) or 'kouluun' (to school).
Don't forget the 'olla'
Leaving out 'olen' makes you sound like a telegram. Always include the 'to be' verb.
Bedeutung
Going to mail something.
Use with other places
You can swap 'postiin' for any destination in the illative case, like 'kauppaan' (to the store) or 'kouluun' (to school).
Don't forget the 'olla'
Leaving out 'olen' makes you sound like a telegram. Always include the 'to be' verb.
The 'Juuri' trick
Add 'juuri' (just) before 'menossa' to sound like a native speaker who is in a hurry.
Teste dich selbst
Fill in the correct form of the verb 'olla'.
Minä ______ menossa postiin.
The subject is 'Minä' (I), so the verb 'olla' must be 'olen'.
Which sentence is grammatically correct?
Choose the right destination case.
Movement to a destination requires the illative case (-iin).
Complete the dialogue.
Pekka: 'Mihin sinä menet?' Liisa: '_________________.'
Liisa is answering where she is currently heading.
Match the Finnish phrase with its English meaning.
Match the following:
All pairs are correctly matched in the options provided.
Which situation fits the phrase 'Olen juuri menossa postiin'?
Select the best context.
'Juuri menossa' implies you are about to leave or in the process of leaving.
🎉 Ergebnis: /5
Visuelle Lernhilfen
Aufgabensammlung
5 AufgabenMinä ______ menossa postiin.
The subject is 'Minä' (I), so the verb 'olla' must be 'olen'.
Choose the right destination case.
Movement to a destination requires the illative case (-iin).
Pekka: 'Mihin sinä menet?' Liisa: '_________________.'
Liisa is answering where she is currently heading.
Ordne jedem Element links seinen Partner rechts zu:
All pairs are correctly matched in the options provided.
Select the best context.
'Juuri menossa' implies you are about to leave or in the process of leaving.
🎉 Ergebnis: /5
Häufig gestellte Fragen
10 FragenNo, this is strictly for physical mail and post offices.
They are very similar, but 'menossa' is more common for the general state of going, while 'menemässä' can feel more like you are literally in the middle of the step.
Yes, when you are moving toward it. If you are already there, use 'postissa'.
It's understandable but less common than 'postiin'.
Use 'Olen tulossa postista'.
It is neutral. You can use it with your boss or your best friend.
You still say 'menossa postiin' because the locker service is provided by Posti.
Olemme menossa postiin.
Yes: 'Olin menossa postiin' (I was going to the post office).
Only if you are referring to the company 'Posti Group Oyj'. In general use, it's lowercase.
Verwandte Redewendungen
käydä postissa
similarTo visit the post office
viedä postia
builds onTo take the mail
hakea paketti
specialized formTo pick up a package
olla matkalla
synonymTo be on the way
postittaa
similarTo mail/post something
