Signification
Mood or vibe.
Contexte culturel
Finns often use 'fiilis' to avoid sounding too dramatic. It's a way to express emotion while keeping it casual and 'cool'. In modern Finnish offices, 'fiilis' is used to talk about team spirit and workplace satisfaction. The word is central to Finnish pop and rap lyrics, often used to describe the energy of the summer or a party. Instagram and TikTok in Finland are dominated by the hashtag #fiilis, used for everything from coffee to nature.
The 'On' Structure
Remember to use 'Mulla on' (I have) instead of 'Minä olen' (I am) when talking about your fiilis.
Not for Funerals
Don't use 'fiilis' in very somber or formal ceremonies; stick to 'tunnelma'.
Signification
Mood or vibe.
The 'On' Structure
Remember to use 'Mulla on' (I have) instead of 'Minä olen' (I am) when talking about your fiilis.
Not for Funerals
Don't use 'fiilis' in very somber or formal ceremonies; stick to 'tunnelma'.
Compound it!
Add any noun before 'fiilis' to create a specific mood, like 'kahvifiilis' (mood for coffee).
Teste-toi
Fill in the blank with the correct form of 'fiilis'.
Täällä juhlissa on tosi hyvä ______.
We use the nominative 'fiilis' here because we are simply stating that a good vibe exists.
Which sentence means 'I don't feel like going out'?
Select the correct option:
'Ei ole fiilistä [tehdä jotain]' is the standard way to say you don't feel like doing something.
Match the Finnish phrase with its English meaning.
Match the following:
These are all common uses of the word and its derivatives.
Complete the dialogue.
A: 'Mennäänkö uimaan?' B: 'Ei kiitos, mulla ei oo yhtään ______.'
After 'ei ole yhtään' (not any), we use the partitive case 'fiilistä'.
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Aides visuelles
Types of Fiilis
Time
- • Perjantaifiilis
- • Lomafiilis
- • Aamufiilis
Activity
- • Kisafiilis
- • Treenifiilis
- • Bilefiilis
State
- • Hyvä fiilis
- • Huono fiilis
- • Voittajafiilis
Banque d exercices
4 exercicesTäällä juhlissa on tosi hyvä ______.
We use the nominative 'fiilis' here because we are simply stating that a good vibe exists.
Select the correct option:
'Ei ole fiilistä [tehdä jotain]' is the standard way to say you don't feel like doing something.
Associez chaque element a gauche avec son pair a droite :
These are all common uses of the word and its derivatives.
A: 'Mennäänkö uimaan?' B: 'Ei kiitos, mulla ei oo yhtään ______.'
After 'ei ole yhtään' (not any), we use the partitive case 'fiilistä'.
🎉 Score : /4
Questions fréquentes
5 questionsYes, it's a real slang word used by almost all Finnish speakers in casual contexts.
Yes, in casual conversation with colleagues, but avoid it in formal reports.
Fiilis is slang/casual; tunnelma is standard/neutral.
Say 'Ei oo fiilistä.'
Yes, 'fiilikset' (the vibes/feelings).
Expressions liées
Fiilistellä
builds onTo enjoy or savor a vibe.
Tunnelma
similarAtmosphere.
Viba
synonymVibe.
Olo
similarState of being / feeling.
