Significado
Attempting an activity for the first time.
Contexto cultural
Finns are known for 'sisu', but they also have a strong culture of 'kokeilu' (experimentation), especially in education and technology. Trying something new is seen as a sign of a practical and forward-thinking mind. In recent years, the 'New Nordic' food movement has encouraged Finns to 'kokeilla jotain uutta' with traditional ingredients like lichen, berries, and game meat. Finnish workplaces are relatively flat. Employees are often encouraged to 'kokeilla jotain uutta' in their processes without fear of harsh punishment if the experiment fails. The hashtag #kokeilejotainuutta is popular among Finnish influencers who promote lifestyle changes, from veganism to extreme sports.
Use it for food!
When you're at a Finnish market, use this phrase to ask for samples or to explain why you're buying something strange.
Watch the case!
Remember it's 'uutta' (partitive), not 'uusi'. This is the most common mistake for beginners.
Significado
Attempting an activity for the first time.
Use it for food!
When you're at a Finnish market, use this phrase to ask for samples or to explain why you're buying something strange.
Watch the case!
Remember it's 'uutta' (partitive), not 'uusi'. This is the most common mistake for beginners.
Spoken vs Written
In writing, you can use 'jotakin uutta', but in speaking, 'jotain uutta' is much more natural.
Modesty
Use this phrase to downplay a big achievement. Instead of 'I'm starting a company', say 'I'm trying something new'.
Ponte a prueba
Fill in the missing word in the partitive case.
Haluan kokeilla jotain ______ (uusi).
The verb 'kokeilla' requires the partitive case for its object. 'Uutta' is the partitive form of 'uusi'.
Which verb is most appropriate for trying a new food?
Voisimme ______ tätä uutta ravintolaa.
'Kokeilla' is used for testing or experiencing something like a restaurant. 'Yrittää' implies effort, and 'sovittaa' is for clothes.
Complete the dialogue.
A: Mennäänkö taas uimaan? B: Ei, ______ jotain uutta tänään!
The passive form 'kokeillaan' is used here as a suggestion ('Let's try').
Match the phrase to the situation.
You are bored with your current job and want a change.
This is the standard way to express a desire for a career or life change.
Match the Finnish phrase with its English meaning.
1. Kokeilla jotain uutta 2. Maistaa jotain uutta 3. Sovittaa jotain uutta
Finnish uses specific verbs for different types of 'trying'.
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Ayudas visuales
When to use Kokeilla
Food
- • New recipes
- • New restaurants
- • Foreign dishes
Hobbies
- • Painting
- • Sports
- • Coding
Life
- • Travel
- • Career change
- • New habits
Kokeilla vs. Yrittää vs. Sovittaa
Banco de ejercicios
5 ejerciciosHaluan kokeilla jotain ______ (uusi).
The verb 'kokeilla' requires the partitive case for its object. 'Uutta' is the partitive form of 'uusi'.
Voisimme ______ tätä uutta ravintolaa.
'Kokeilla' is used for testing or experiencing something like a restaurant. 'Yrittää' implies effort, and 'sovittaa' is for clothes.
A: Mennäänkö taas uimaan? B: Ei, ______ jotain uutta tänään!
The passive form 'kokeillaan' is used here as a suggestion ('Let's try').
You are bored with your current job and want a change.
This is the standard way to express a desire for a career or life change.
Empareja cada elemento de la izquierda con su par de la derecha:
Finnish uses specific verbs for different types of 'trying'.
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Preguntas frecuentes
14 preguntasIt's grammatically incorrect. You should say 'kokeilla uutta asiaa' or simply 'kokeilla jotain uutta'.
'Testata' is more modern and often refers to technical testing, but in casual speech, they are often interchangeable.
Use 'maistaa' specifically when you are talking about the flavor of food or drink.
It is neutral. You can use it with your boss or your best friend.
Because 'kokeilla' is an irresultative verb, meaning the action doesn't have a definitive 'completed' end state for the object.
No, use 'sovittaa' for shoes and clothes.
The opposite would be 'pysyä vanhassa' (to stick to the old) or 'noudattaa rutiinia' (to follow a routine).
Say 'Kokeilin jotain uutta.'
'Jotakin' is more formal and common in literature; 'jotain' is the standard for spoken Finnish.
Yes, but 'tehdä koe' (to do an experiment) is more precise in a lab setting.
Yes, it implies a positive sense of curiosity and openness.
Technically yes, but it's rarely used. You'd more likely say 'palata vanhaan' (return to the old).
Very much so, to describe innovation or trying new strategies.
It is introduced at A1, but its nuances are mastered through B2.
Frases relacionadas
testata jotain uutta
synonymTo test something new
maistaa jotain uutta
specialized formTo taste something new
sovittaa jotain uutta
specialized formTo try on something new
yrittää parhaansa
contrastTo try one's best
kokeilla siipiään
similarTo try one's wings
etsiä uusia tuulia
similarTo look for new winds
