B1 Collocation خنثی

olla menossa alas päin

to be trending downwards

معنی

To decrease in value or status.

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زمینه فرهنگی

Finns are known for their 'rehellisyys' (honesty). If a Finn says things are 'menossa alaspäin', they aren't being negative; they are being accurate. It's a sign of trust to share a negative trend with someone. In Finnish meetings, using 'laskusuunnassa' or 'menossa alaspäin' is preferred over more emotional words like 'katastrofi'. It keeps the focus on the data. Finnish 'valitusryhmät' (complaint groups) on Facebook often use this phrase to discuss how their hometowns are losing services like banks or post offices. The Finnish national ice hockey team, 'Leijonat', is a source of national pride. If they play poorly, the media will immediately claim the 'suunta on alaspäin'.

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Use it for trends

Whenever you see a line graph going down, this is your go-to phrase.

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Don't use for people

Saying a person is 'menossa alaspäin' can sound like they are dying or losing their mind. Be careful!

معنی

To decrease in value or status.

💡

Use it for trends

Whenever you see a line graph going down, this is your go-to phrase.

⚠️

Don't use for people

Saying a person is 'menossa alaspäin' can sound like they are dying or losing their mind. Be careful!

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Add 'vauhdilla'

If things are getting worse very fast, say 'menossa alaspäin vauhdilla' (with speed).

خودت رو بسنج

Täytä puuttuva sana oikeassa muodossa.

Osakekurssit ovat olleet _________ alaspäin koko viikon.

✓ درسته! ✗ نه دقیقاً. پاسخ صحیح: menossa

The collocation 'olla menossa alaspäin' uses the inessive of the 3rd infinitive 'menossa'.

Mikä lause on luonnollisin suomeksi?

Haluat sanoa, että palvelun laatu on huonontunut.

✓ درسته! ✗ نه دقیقاً. پاسخ صحیح: Palvelun laatu on menossa alaspäin.

'Alaspäin' is the standard way to describe a trend in quality.

Yhdistä tilanne ja oikea lause.

1. Sää kylmenee. 2. Firma häviää rahaa. 3. Olet hississä.

✓ درسته! ✗ نه دقیقاً. پاسخ صحیح: 1-B, 2-C, 3-A

The phrase works for literal movement (A), weather (B), and finances (C).

Täytä dialogi.

A: 'Mitä mieltä olet uudesta iPhonesta?' B: 'Akun kesto on valitettavasti...'

✓ درسته! ✗ نه دقیقاً. پاسخ صحیح: menossa alaspäin

If the battery life is getting worse, it is 'menossa alaspäin'.

🎉 امتیاز: /4

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بانک تمرین

4 تمرین‌ها
Täytä puuttuva sana oikeassa muodossa. جای خالی B1

Osakekurssit ovat olleet _________ alaspäin koko viikon.

✓ درسته! ✗ نه دقیقاً. پاسخ صحیح: menossa

The collocation 'olla menossa alaspäin' uses the inessive of the 3rd infinitive 'menossa'.

Mikä lause on luonnollisin suomeksi? Choose B1

Haluat sanoa, että palvelun laatu on huonontunut.

✓ درسته! ✗ نه دقیقاً. پاسخ صحیح: Palvelun laatu on menossa alaspäin.

'Alaspäin' is the standard way to describe a trend in quality.

Yhdistä tilanne ja oikea lause. situation_matching A2

1. Sää kylmenee. 2. Firma häviää rahaa. 3. Olet hississä.

✓ درسته! ✗ نه دقیقاً. پاسخ صحیح: 1-B, 2-C, 3-A

The phrase works for literal movement (A), weather (B), and finances (C).

Täytä dialogi. dialogue_completion B1

A: 'Mitä mieltä olet uudesta iPhonesta?' B: 'Akun kesto on valitettavasti...'

✓ درسته! ✗ نه دقیقاً. پاسخ صحیح: menossa alaspäin

If the battery life is getting worse, it is 'menossa alaspäin'.

🎉 امتیاز: /4

سوالات متداول

4 سوال

It is usually written as one word 'alaspäin', but you might see it as two words in older texts or for emphasis. Stick to one word.

Yes! 'Akku on menossa alaspäin' is a very natural way to say your battery is draining.

The opposite is 'olla menossa ylöspäin' (to be going upwards/improving).

No, it's a common way to give a critical but fair review.

عبارات مرتبط

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mennä alamäkeä

similar

To go downhill.

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olla laskusuunnassa

synonym

To be in a downward trend.

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mennä päin mäntyä

specialized form

To go totally wrong (into the pine tree).

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heikentyä

synonym

To weaken.

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