معنی
To focus on the current subject.
زمینه فرهنگی
The concept of 'asiallisuus' is a core national value. Being 'asiallinen' means being reliable, factual, and serious. Staying on topic is a key part of this identity. In Finnish business culture, time is money. Tangents are often seen as a lack of preparation or respect for colleagues. Finnish academic discourse is very linear. Students are taught from a young age to avoid 'floweriness' and stick to the evidence. While 'pysyä asiassa' is for work, the opposite 'höpöttää' (to babble/chat) is for leisure. There is a clear line between 'asia' and 'hupi' (fun).
Use the 'Pä' suffix
Adding '-pä' to the verb (Pysytäänpä asiassa) makes the suggestion sound softer and more like a collective goal rather than a command.
Tone Matters
Saying 'Pysy asiassa!' to a superior is very rude. Use 'Voisimmeko pysyä asiassa?' to be safe.
معنی
To focus on the current subject.
Use the 'Pä' suffix
Adding '-pä' to the verb (Pysytäänpä asiassa) makes the suggestion sound softer and more like a collective goal rather than a command.
Tone Matters
Saying 'Pysy asiassa!' to a superior is very rude. Use 'Voisimmeko pysyä asiassa?' to be safe.
The 'Asia' First Rule
In Finland, it's often better to start with the 'asia' and do the small talk later. This phrase helps you enforce that.
خودت رو بسنج
Fill in the correct form of the word 'asia'.
Yritä pysyä ______, äläkä puhu säästä.
The verb 'pysyä' requires the inessive case (-ssa) when referring to staying on topic.
Which sentence is the most professional way to keep a meeting on track?
Miten sanot kohteliaasti kokouksessa?
'Pysytäänpä asiassa' is a neutral, professional way to redirect a group.
Complete the dialogue.
A: 'Sitten loma-asunnollani satoi koko viikon...' B: 'Anteeksi, meillä on kiire. ______.'
Since A is already talking but is off-topic, B uses 'Pysytään asiassa' to bring them back.
Match the phrase to the situation.
Milloin käytät lausetta 'Pysy asiassa'?
It is used when factual accuracy and focus are required.
🎉 امتیاز: /4
ابزارهای بصری یادگیری
بانک تمرین
4 تمرینهاYritä pysyä ______, äläkä puhu säästä.
The verb 'pysyä' requires the inessive case (-ssa) when referring to staying on topic.
Miten sanot kohteliaasti kokouksessa?
'Pysytäänpä asiassa' is a neutral, professional way to redirect a group.
A: 'Sitten loma-asunnollani satoi koko viikon...' B: 'Anteeksi, meillä on kiire. ______.'
Since A is already talking but is off-topic, B uses 'Pysytään asiassa' to bring them back.
Milloin käytät lausetta 'Pysy asiassa'?
It is used when factual accuracy and focus are required.
🎉 امتیاز: /4
سوالات متداول
10 سوالIt depends on the tone. In a meeting, it's professional. In a casual chat, it can be blunt. Use the 'me' form (pysytään) to make it softer.
Yes, 'aiheessa' (in the topic) is a perfect synonym, often used in academic or school contexts.
The most common opposite is 'rönsyillä' (to wander/ramble) or 'puhua ohi asian'.
The verb 'pysyä' requires the inessive case (-ssa) because you are staying 'inside' a state or location.
You can write: 'Pysyäksemme asiassa, tässä ovat tärkeimmät kohdat...' (To stay on topic, here are the main points...).
Absolutely. A text that 'pysyy asiassa' is considered well-structured and clear.
Younger people might say 'pysy boksissa' or 'älä harhaile', but 'pysyä asiassa' is understood by everyone.
Yes, parents often say it to children who are making excuses: 'Pysy nyt asiassa, söitkö karkit vai et?'
'Asiallinen' is the adjective form. An 'asiallinen' person is someone who naturally stays on topic.
Very. News moderators use it constantly to stop politicians from dodging questions.
عبارات مرتبط
mennä asiaan
similarTo get to the point.
palata asiaan
similarTo return to the matter.
puhua ohi asian
contrastTo speak beside the point.
asiallinen
builds onBusinesslike / matter-of-fact.
asia selvä
relatedUnderstood / Roger that.
