Signification
Used to encourage action.
Contexte culturel
Finns value directness. This phrase is a perfect example of how to be encouraging without being overly emotional. Similar to Swedish 'bara kör', it reflects a regional preference for pragmatic action. In a modern Finnish office, this is used to cut through 'meeting fatigue'. Used frequently among students to motivate each other to start studying or go to a party.
Keep it short
Don't add extra words. The power of this phrase is its brevity.
Watch the register
Do not use this with your boss unless you have a very casual relationship.
Signification
Used to encourage action.
Keep it short
Don't add extra words. The power of this phrase is its brevity.
Watch the register
Do not use this with your boss unless you have a very casual relationship.
Use it to end debates
If a group is stuck in planning, use this to force a decision.
Finnish directness
This is a great way to practice the Finnish preference for getting straight to the point.
Teste-toi
Complete the phrase.
Jos olet valmis, ei muuta kuin ________!
The idiom 'ei muuta kuin menoksi' is the standard way to say 'let's go'.
Which is the correct way to encourage someone to eat?
Choose the correct sentence.
The illative case (-maan) is required for the action.
Match the activity with the phrase.
Match the following:
These are common verbal nouns used with the phrase.
Complete the dialogue.
A: 'En tiedä, pitäisikö minun aloittaa tämä kurssi.' B: '________!'
The illative form is the correct grammatical choice.
🎉 Score : /4
Aides visuelles
Banque d exercices
4 exercicesJos olet valmis, ei muuta kuin ________!
The idiom 'ei muuta kuin menoksi' is the standard way to say 'let's go'.
Choose the correct sentence.
The illative case (-maan) is required for the action.
Associez chaque element a gauche avec son pair a droite :
These are common verbal nouns used with the phrase.
A: 'En tiedä, pitäisikö minun aloittaa tämä kurssi.' B: '________!'
The illative form is the correct grammatical choice.
🎉 Score : /4
Questions fréquentes
12 questionsNo, it is too informal. Use 'Ehdotan, että aloitamme...' instead.
Usually yes, but it can be followed by a noun like 'töihin' (to work).
Not at all, as long as you are using it to encourage, not to dismiss.
No, it is strictly for positive, constructive actions.
'Menoksi' is an idiomatic noun form meaning 'time to go'.
Yes, it is standard colloquial Finnish used everywhere.
You don't need a subject. It is an impersonal command.
Add 'voisi' or 'ehkä': 'Ehkä ei muuta kuin...' (Maybe just...)
Only in informal texts like WhatsApp or social media.
No, it is always the same.
No, it is strictly for present or future actions.
It is colloquial, not slang. It is widely understood by all ages.
Expressions liées
Ei se mitään
similarIt doesn't matter
Kyllä se siitä
similarIt will be fine
Eikun
builds onActually no / wait
Ryhtyä toimeen
specialized formTo take action
