Signification
Stating a plan to go shopping for groceries.
Contexte culturel
Finns are very loyal to their 'bonus cards'. When going to the shop, people often decide which one based on whether they have an S-Etukortti or a K-Plussa card. The 'Pullonpalautus' (bottle return) is a huge part of the shopping trip. 'Menemme kauppaan' often implies bringing a bag of empty cans to recycle first. In winter, 'menemme kauppaan' might involve a 'potkukelkka' (kicksled) in rural areas, though cars are now more common. Small talk at the 'kauppa' is minimal. The phrase is functional, and the trip itself is usually focused on the task at hand.
Drop the 'Me'
In Finnish, the verb ending '-mme' already tells us the subject is 'we'. You can just say 'Menemme kauppaan' to sound more natural.
The Double P
Make sure to pronounce the double 'pp' in kauppaan. If you say it too short, it might sound like a different case or just wrong.
Signification
Stating a plan to go shopping for groceries.
Drop the 'Me'
In Finnish, the verb ending '-mme' already tells us the subject is 'we'. You can just say 'Menemme kauppaan' to sound more natural.
The Double P
Make sure to pronounce the double 'pp' in kauppaan. If you say it too short, it might sound like a different case or just wrong.
Spoken Finnish
If you want to sound like a local, say 'Mennään kauppaan'. It's used by everyone from teenagers to grandmas.
Teste-toi
Fill in the correct form of the word 'kauppa'.
Me menemme ______.
The verb 'mennä' requires the illative case (-aan) for the destination.
Choose the correct verb form for 'we'.
Me ______ kauppaan.
The 'me' (we) form of the verb 'mennä' is 'menemme'.
Complete the dialogue.
A: Maito on loppu. B: Selvä, ______ kauppaan.
In a shared household, 'me menemme' is the natural response to a shared need.
Match the phrase to the situation.
You are leaving the house with your spouse to buy food.
'Mennä kauppaan' means you are going there now.
🎉 Score : /4
Aides visuelles
In vs. To
Banque d exercices
4 exercicesMe menemme ______.
The verb 'mennä' requires the illative case (-aan) for the destination.
Me ______ kauppaan.
The 'me' (we) form of the verb 'mennä' is 'menemme'.
A: Maito on loppu. B: Selvä, ______ kauppaan.
In a shared household, 'me menemme' is the natural response to a shared need.
You are leaving the house with your spouse to buy food.
'Mennä kauppaan' means you are going there now.
🎉 Score : /4
Questions fréquentes
10 questionsFinnish uses cases instead of prepositions. The '-aan' ending means 'into'.
Yes, but 'Menemme ostoksille' is more common for non-grocery shopping.
No, the '-mme' on the verb already means 'we'.
'Mennä' is the act of going. 'Käydä' implies going and returning.
Me menemme kauppakeskukseen.
It's neutral. It's fine for both work and home.
Me emme mene kauppaan.
You say 'Menemme Lidliin'.
'Mennään' is the spoken language (puhekieli) form of 'menemme'.
Usually, yes. If it's a hardware store, you'd say 'rautakauppaan'.
Expressions liées
käydä kaupassa
similarto visit the shop
mennä ostoksille
similarto go shopping
lähteä kauppaan
builds onto leave for the shop
tulla kaupasta
contrastto come from the shop
