Significado
To disagree with someone.
Contexto cultural
In Finnish culture, silence is often a precursor to disagreement. If someone doesn't respond immediately to your idea, they might be preparing to say they are 'toista mieltä'. Finnish meetings are egalitarian. Even a junior employee is expected to say if they are 'toista mieltä' if they see a problem. It is seen as professional honesty. In Finnish universities, 'olla toista mieltä' is the basis of the 'opponointi' (opponent) system in thesis defenses. Finns avoid 'small talk' agreement. If they disagree, they will usually say it rather than nodding politely and disagreeing later.
The 'Kyllä' Trick
Add 'kyllä' (Olen kyllä toista mieltä) to make your disagreement sound more natural and firm but still polite.
Watch the Case
Never use 'toinen mieli'. It's always partitive: 'toista mieltä'.
Significado
To disagree with someone.
The 'Kyllä' Trick
Add 'kyllä' (Olen kyllä toista mieltä) to make your disagreement sound more natural and firm but still polite.
Watch the Case
Never use 'toinen mieli'. It's always partitive: 'toista mieltä'.
Honesty is Key
Don't be afraid to use this phrase. Finns prefer you to say you disagree rather than pretending to agree.
Ponte a prueba
Fill in the correct form of the phrase.
Minä ______ ______ mieltä tästä asiasta.
The first person singular of 'olla' is 'olen', and the fixed phrase is 'toista mieltä'.
Which sentence is the most polite way to disagree in a meeting?
Miten sanot kohteliaasti, että et ole samaa mieltä?
'Olen toista mieltä' is the standard polite professional form.
Complete the dialogue.
A: Minusta meidän pitäisi muuttaa Lappiin. B: Minä olen ______, minä vihaan kylmää!
Since B hates the cold, they disagree with moving to Lapland.
Match the intensity to the phrase.
Match: 1. Slightly disagree, 2. Strongly disagree, 3. Completely disagree
'Hieman' = slightly, 'Vahvasti' = strongly, 'Täysin' = completely.
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Toista vs. Eri Mieltä
Banco de ejercicios
4 ejerciciosMinä ______ ______ mieltä tästä asiasta.
The first person singular of 'olla' is 'olen', and the fixed phrase is 'toista mieltä'.
Miten sanot kohteliaasti, että et ole samaa mieltä?
'Olen toista mieltä' is the standard polite professional form.
A: Minusta meidän pitäisi muuttaa Lappiin. B: Minä olen ______, minä vihaan kylmää!
Since B hates the cold, they disagree with moving to Lapland.
Match: 1. Slightly disagree, 2. Strongly disagree, 3. Completely disagree
'Hieman' = slightly, 'Vahvasti' = strongly, 'Täysin' = completely.
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Preguntas frecuentes
12 preguntasSlightly. It's the standard for professional and polite social settings, whereas 'eri mieltä' is more direct.
Yes, 'Olen toista mieltä kanssasi' (I disagree with you).
It's the partitive of 'toinen' (second/other). It implies you have the 'other' opinion.
Use 'Olen jyrkästi toista mieltä' or 'Olen vahvasti toista mieltä'.
No, in Finland it's considered professional to express a different view politely.
Yes! 'Olen toista mieltä, mämmi on hyvää!'
Yes, the verb 'olla' changes: 'Olin toista mieltä'.
'Olla samaa mieltä' (to be of the same mind).
Yes, 'tästä' (about this) is the correct case to use.
Slang is usually more direct, like 'Eikä oo' or 'Puhu pukkia'.
Absolutely, it's perfect for academic writing.
Because it describes a state or quality of being, which often triggers the partitive in Finnish.
Frases relacionadas
olla samaa mieltä
contrastTo agree
olla eri mieltä
synonymTo disagree
eriävä mielipide
specialized formDissenting opinion
mielipide-ero
builds onDifference of opinion
vastustaa
similarTo oppose
