Signification
Referring to various things.
Contexte culturel
Finns use 'kaikenlaista' to maintain 'pienpuhe' (small talk) without being intrusive. It's a way to be social while respecting privacy. In some western dialects, you might hear 'kaikenmoista' more frequently, reflecting a slightly more colorful, traditional way of speaking. In Helsinki, 'kaikenlaista' is often used with a heavy dose of irony or sarcasm when observing urban phenomena. Using 'kaikenlaista' in a meeting can be a sign of 'vastaanhangoittelu' (passive resistance) if used to avoid giving a direct answer to a boss.
The 'Vague' Answer
If you don't want to answer a question in detail, 'kaikenlaista' is your best friend. It's polite but keeps your secrets.
Don't over-use in business
In a professional setting, too much 'kaikenlaista' can make you sound unprepared or vague. Be specific when it matters.
Signification
Referring to various things.
The 'Vague' Answer
If you don't want to answer a question in detail, 'kaikenlaista' is your best friend. It's polite but keeps your secrets.
Don't over-use in business
In a professional setting, too much 'kaikenlaista' can make you sound unprepared or vague. Be specific when it matters.
The Sigh
Often, 'kaikenlaista' is accompanied by a small sigh and a shake of the head. This adds the 'the things you see' nuance.
Teste-toi
Fill in the blank with the correct form: 'kaikki' or 'kaikenlaista'.
Kaupassa oli _________ uutta tavaraa.
We use 'kaikenlaista' because we are talking about 'all sorts' of new stuff, not 'every single' new stuff in existence.
Which response is most natural for a Finn reacting to a weird news story?
A: 'Naapurin kissa osaa soittaa pianoa!' B: '________!'
This is the standard idiomatic expression for reacting to surprising or strange information.
Complete the dialogue.
Pekka: Mitä teit viikonloppuna? Liisa: En mitään erikoista, ________.
Liisa is summarizing her weekend as having 'all sorts' of minor activities.
Match the phrase to the situation.
Situation: You are at a buffet with 20 different dishes.
Both 'kaikkea' (everything) and 'kaikenlaista' (all sorts) work here, but 'kaikenlaista' emphasizes the variety of the food.
🎉 Score : /4
Aides visuelles
What 'Kaikenlaista' covers
Objects
- • tavaraa
- • ruokaa
- • vaatteita
Actions
- • tekemistä
- • työtä
- • harrastuksia
Abstract
- • juttuja
- • uutisia
- • ajatuksia
Banque d exercices
4 exercicesKaupassa oli _________ uutta tavaraa.
We use 'kaikenlaista' because we are talking about 'all sorts' of new stuff, not 'every single' new stuff in existence.
A: 'Naapurin kissa osaa soittaa pianoa!' B: '________!'
This is the standard idiomatic expression for reacting to surprising or strange information.
Pekka: Mitä teit viikonloppuna? Liisa: En mitään erikoista, ________.
Liisa is summarizing her weekend as having 'all sorts' of minor activities.
Situation: You are at a buffet with 20 different dishes.
Both 'kaikkea' (everything) and 'kaikenlaista' (all sorts) work here, but 'kaikenlaista' emphasizes the variety of the food.
🎉 Score : /4
Questions fréquentes
6 questionsGrammatically, it is partitive singular, but it refers to a plural concept (all kinds of things).
Yes, but be careful. 'Kaikenlaista porukkaa' (all sorts of people) can sometimes sound slightly judgmental.
They are synonyms. 'Kaikenmoista' is slightly more informal or dialectal.
In the sense of 'all sorts of things', yes. The nominative 'kaikenlainen' is an adjective meaning 'of all kinds'.
Yes, that is the full plural form. 'Kaikenlaista' is just a more common, shorter way to say it.
No, it's usually seen as a neutral summary. It's only rude if you are clearly avoiding a question you should answer.
Expressions liées
kaikenmoista
synonymall sorts of things (informal)
monenlaista
similarmany kinds of things
sitä sun tätä
similarthis and that
yhtä sun toista
similarone thing and another
kaikkea mahdollista
builds oneverything possible
