Significado
A statement that one's opinion is complete.
Contexto cultural
Silence is not awkward in Finland. Saying 'nothing to add' is a way to return to a comfortable silence without being rude. Efficiency is highly valued. Repeating what others have said is seen as a waste of time. This phrase is a tool for efficiency. The phrase is a standard part of the 'pöytäkirja' (minutes/record). It protects the speaker from being misquoted later. Used sarcastically when someone posts something so perfect or so stupid that no further comment is needed.
The 'Nod' Combo
In Finland, a small, firm nod while saying this phrase adds authority and shows you are truly finished.
Don't over-explain
If you say 'Ei mitään lisättävää' and then keep talking for 5 minutes, it looks very strange to a Finn.
Significado
A statement that one's opinion is complete.
The 'Nod' Combo
In Finland, a small, firm nod while saying this phrase adds authority and shows you are truly finished.
Don't over-explain
If you say 'Ei mitään lisättävää' and then keep talking for 5 minutes, it looks very strange to a Finn.
Ponte a prueba
Fill in the missing word in the partitive case.
Minulla ei ole ______ lisättävää.
In a negative sentence, 'mikään' becomes 'mitään'.
Which phrase is the most formal way to end a business report?
Choose the best option:
'Ei mitään lisättävää' is the standard formal conclusion.
Match the phrase to the situation.
Situation: A police officer asks if you have more to say about the accident.
This is the standard way to indicate you have finished your statement to an official.
Complete the dialogue.
Pomo: 'Onko sinulla kommentteja tähän?' Sinä: 'Ei, ______.'
The correct grammatical form is the passive participle 'lisättävää'.
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Ayudas visuales
When to say it
Professional
- • Meetings
- • Reports
- • Interviews
Official
- • Police
- • Court
- • Forms
Banco de ejercicios
4 ejerciciosMinulla ei ole ______ lisättävää.
In a negative sentence, 'mikään' becomes 'mitään'.
Choose the best option:
'Ei mitään lisättävää' is the standard formal conclusion.
Situation: A police officer asks if you have more to say about the accident.
This is the standard way to indicate you have finished your statement to an official.
Pomo: 'Onko sinulla kommentteja tähän?' Sinä: 'Ei, ______.'
The correct grammatical form is the passive participle 'lisättävää'.
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Preguntas frecuentes
2 preguntasNo, it is actually very professional. It shows you are focused and don't want to waste their time.
No. Use 'En ymmärtänyt' instead. 'Ei mitään lisättävää' implies you understood perfectly but have no further input.
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