Significado
Reassuring someone that things will improve.
Contexto cultural
This phrase is the verbal equivalent of a 'hand on the shoulder'. It respects the Finnish preference for personal space while providing support. In offices, this is used to maintain a calm atmosphere during high-stress periods. It prevents panic. Parents use this to build resilience in children. It teaches them that minor pains are temporary. The phrase is deeply tied to the concept of 'sisu'. It's about enduring the present for a better future.
The Power of the Sigh
In Finland, this phrase is often preceded by a small sigh. It adds to the stoic effect.
Don't Overuse
If you say it too many times in one conversation, you might sound like you aren't really listening.
Significado
Reassuring someone that things will improve.
The Power of the Sigh
In Finland, this phrase is often preceded by a small sigh. It adds to the stoic effect.
Don't Overuse
If you say it too many times in one conversation, you might sound like you aren't really listening.
Add 'Vielä'
Say 'Kyllä se siitä vielä' to sound even more like a native. It means 'It'll still work out'.
Ponte a prueba
Fill in the missing word to complete the reassurance.
Älä itke, kyllä se ______.
'Siitä' is the elative form required for this idiom.
Match the situation with the most appropriate response.
Situation: Your friend's ice cream fell on the ground.
This is a minor setback where 'Kyllä se siitä' is perfect.
Complete the dialogue.
A: 'En löydä avaimiani!' B: '_________________'
B offers reassurance and help.
Which variation is more informal and native-sounding?
Choose the best option for a close friend.
'Suttaantuu' is a very common informal variation.
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Ayudas visuales
Banco de ejercicios
4 ejerciciosÄlä itke, kyllä se ______.
'Siitä' is the elative form required for this idiom.
Situation: Your friend's ice cream fell on the ground.
This is a minor setback where 'Kyllä se siitä' is perfect.
A: 'En löydä avaimiani!' B: '_________________'
B offers reassurance and help.
Choose the best option for a close friend.
'Suttaantuu' is a very common informal variation.
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Preguntas frecuentes
10 preguntasYes, it is very polite and kind, as long as the situation isn't a major tragedy.
Yes, if your boss is having a minor problem, it shows empathy. But don't use it to answer a serious professional question.
It literally means 'from that'. It implies the situation is moving away from the current bad state.
Yes, 'Kyl se siitä' is the most common spoken/slang form.
Absolutely. It's a very common way to self-soothe in Finland.
Almost, but it's more understated and less 'bubbly' than the English equivalent.
Finnish often drops verbs in common idioms where the meaning is clear from the context and cases.
No, people of all ages use it, from toddlers to the elderly.
Not really. It's specifically for moving from a negative or neutral state to a positive one.
Yes, many Finnish pop and rock songs use it as a theme of resilience.
Frases relacionadas
Ei hätää
similarNo worries / No danger
Kaikki järjestyy
synonymEverything will work out
Sattuuhan sitä
similarThese things happen
Pää pystyyn
similarKeep your head up
