Significado
We will know the truth later.
Contexto cultural
Finns are known for their 'sisu' and stoicism. 'Aika näyttää' perfectly captures the Finnish tendency to avoid unnecessary speculation and to wait for concrete evidence before forming an opinion. In a professional setting, using 'aika näyttää' is seen as a sign of realism rather than indecisiveness. It shows you are aware of market risks. The phrase is deeply tied to the changing seasons. Just as you must wait for spring to see if the plants survived the winter, you must wait for time to reveal the truth. Finns value silence and brevity. 'Aika näyttää' is a short, efficient way to end a conversation about an unanswerable question.
The Stoic Escape
Use this phrase when you want to end a circular argument about the future without offending anyone.
Don't over-objectify
Avoid adding 'se' or 'sitä' after 'näyttää'. The idiom is most powerful when left as just two words.
Significado
We will know the truth later.
The Stoic Escape
Use this phrase when you want to end a circular argument about the future without offending anyone.
Don't over-objectify
Avoid adding 'se' or 'sitä' after 'näyttää'. The idiom is most powerful when left as just two words.
The Finnish Nod
When saying 'aika näyttää', a small, slow nod adds to the feeling of wisdom and patience.
Ponte a prueba
Fill in the missing word to complete the proverb.
Aika _______.
The correct verb is 'näyttää' (to show).
Which sentence is the most natural response to: 'Will the new restaurant be popular?'
A: Kello näyttää. B: Aika näyttää. C: Aika katsoo.
'Aika näyttää' is the standard idiom.
Complete the dialogue with the correct form.
Matti: 'Uskotko, että kurssi on hyödyllinen?' Liisa: 'En ole varma, _______.'
The present tense is used for future uncertainty.
Match the situation to the phrase.
You are waiting for the results of a medical test.
It expresses the uncertainty of waiting for a result.
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Ayudas visuales
Banco de ejercicios
4 ejerciciosAika _______.
The correct verb is 'näyttää' (to show).
A: Kello näyttää. B: Aika näyttää. C: Aika katsoo.
'Aika näyttää' is the standard idiom.
Matti: 'Uskotko, että kurssi on hyödyllinen?' Liisa: 'En ole varma, _______.'
The present tense is used for future uncertainty.
You are waiting for the results of a medical test.
It expresses the uncertainty of waiting for a result.
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Preguntas frecuentes
5 preguntasNo, it's perfectly fine for friends, though 'saapa nähdä' is slightly more common in very casual talk.
Yes, but it sounds a bit more dramatic or like a news headline.
No, it's neutral. It can lead to a good or bad result.
It's a rounded front vowel. Shape your lips for 'u' but try to say 'i'.
Yes: 'Aika näytti, että olin oikeassa' (Time showed that I was right).
Frases relacionadas
saapa nähdä
synonymit remains to be seen
aika parantaa haavat
similarFocuses on emotional recovery rather than just information.
ei aikaakaan kun
builds onbefore long / in no time
ajan myötä
similarover time
sen näkee sitten
synonymwe'll see then
