Significado
Asking for further information.
Contexto cultural
Finns value 'listening space'. Asking 'Voitko kertoa lisää' is seen as a sign of high intelligence and empathy because you are not interrupting. In Finnish meetings, silence often means people are thinking. Using this phrase helps break the silence without being aggressive. People from Eastern Finland (Karelia) are traditionally more talkative. They might not need this prompt as much as Western Finns, but they will love the chance to talk more! Younger Finns are more influenced by English 'small talk' norms and use this phrase more frequently than the older generation.
The Power of the Conditional
Always use 'Voisitko' if you want to sound extra polite to a stranger.
Don't overdo it
If you ask this 10 times in a row, it might feel like an interrogation. Balance it with your own comments.
Significado
Asking for further information.
The Power of the Conditional
Always use 'Voisitko' if you want to sound extra polite to a stranger.
Don't overdo it
If you ask this 10 times in a row, it might feel like an interrogation. Balance it with your own comments.
Sauna Talk
This is a perfect phrase for the sauna, where long, slow stories are common.
Add 'siitä'
Adding 'siitä' (about it) makes the phrase sound very natural: 'Voitko kertoa lisää siitä?'
Ponte a prueba
Fill in the missing verb in its correct form.
Voitko ______ lisää tästä elokuvasta?
'Kertoa' is the correct verb for narrating or giving information about a topic like a movie.
Which version is the most polite for a business meeting?
Asking for more info in a meeting:
The conditional 'Voisitteko' (plural/formal) is the most polite form.
Complete the dialogue.
A: Minulla on uusi koira. B: Ihanaa! ___________?
This is the most natural way to encourage the speaker to talk about their new pet.
Match the phrase to the situation.
Match 'Kerro lisää!' to the right context.
The imperative 'Kerro lisää!' is informal and enthusiastic, perfect for friends.
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Ayudas visuales
Banco de ejercicios
4 ejerciciosVoitko ______ lisää tästä elokuvasta?
'Kertoa' is the correct verb for narrating or giving information about a topic like a movie.
Asking for more info in a meeting:
The conditional 'Voisitteko' (plural/formal) is the most polite form.
A: Minulla on uusi koira. B: Ihanaa! ___________?
This is the most natural way to encourage the speaker to talk about their new pet.
Match 'Kerro lisää!' to the right context.
The imperative 'Kerro lisää!' is informal and enthusiastic, perfect for friends.
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Preguntas frecuentes
10 preguntasYes, but 'Voisitteko kertoa lisää' is even better and safer for professional hierarchy.
It's understandable but sounds like a translation from English. 'Lisää' is much more natural.
'Kertoa' is to tell/narrate information. 'Puhua' is the physical act of speaking.
Use the plural form: 'Voitteko kertoa lisää?'
Not among friends! It sounds enthusiastic and interested.
Absolutely. 'Voisitteko kertoa lisää...' is a standard way to ask for more info in writing.
Add 'tästä' (about this) or 'siitä' (about that) at the end.
Yes, it is understood everywhere, though the pronunciation might change slightly.
In slang, you might hear 'Lisää infoo?' (More info?).
Finnish word order is flexible, but 'lisää' usually follows the verb it modifies.
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