Significado
Wishing for good luck.
Contexto cultural
It is a very common and friendly way to show support. Similar gestures exist, but often involve crossing fingers. They also use thumbs, but 'press' them. The 'thumbs up' gesture can mean 'OK' in many places, but in Finland, it is specifically linked to luck.
Use it often
It is a very friendly phrase. Don't be afraid to use it with friends.
Avoid in sad times
It is for luck, not for sadness.
Significado
Wishing for good luck.
Use it often
It is a very friendly phrase. Don't be afraid to use it with friends.
Avoid in sad times
It is for luck, not for sadness.
Ponte a prueba
Fill in the missing word.
Peukut ____!
The idiom is 'Peukut pystyyn'.
Which is the correct way to wish someone luck?
Choose the best option.
Only 'pystyyn' is used in this idiom.
Complete the dialogue.
A: Huomenna on tentti. B: ____!
This is the appropriate response for wishing luck.
🎉 Puntuación: /3
Ayudas visuales
Banco de ejercicios
3 ejerciciosPeukut ____!
The idiom is 'Peukut pystyyn'.
Choose the best option.
Only 'pystyyn' is used in this idiom.
A: Huomenna on tentti. B: ____!
This is the appropriate response for wishing luck.
🎉 Puntuación: /3
Preguntas frecuentes
2 preguntasNo, it is too informal. Use 'Toivotan onnea' instead.
Mostly yes, or close colleagues.
Frases relacionadas
Pidän peukkuja
synonymI am holding thumbs
Onnea matkaan
similarGood luck on your journey
Tsemppiä
similarGood luck/Go for it
