Signification
Planning to meet later.
Contexte culturel
Finns value punctuality and literalness. If you say you'll see someone later today, they will expect it to happen. In business, this phrase is used to signal that a task is ongoing and will be revisited shortly. Younger generations often drop the 'tänään' and just say 'Nähdään myöhemmin' or 'Nähdään!' In smaller villages, this phrase is a way of maintaining community ties, even if the 'meeting' is just passing each other on the road again.
The Passive Rule
Always use the passive form 'nähdään' instead of 'me näemme' to sound like a local.
Be Literal
Only use this if you actually have a plan or a strong intention to see the person again today.
Signification
Planning to meet later.
The Passive Rule
Always use the passive form 'nähdään' instead of 'me näemme' to sound like a local.
Be Literal
Only use this if you actually have a plan or a strong intention to see the person again today.
Add a Location
Make it even more natural by adding a place: 'Nähdään myöhemmin tänään **keskustassa**' (in the city center).
The Nod
A small nod while saying this phrase adds a layer of Finnish authenticity.
Teste-toi
Fill in the missing word to say 'See you later today'.
Nähdään __________ tänään.
'Myöhemmin' is the correct adverbial form meaning 'later'.
Which phrase is the most natural way to say 'See you later today' in spoken Finnish?
Choose the best option:
The passive form 'nähdään' is the standard for 'we see' in spoken Finnish.
Complete the dialogue.
A: 'Menen nyt kotiin, mutta tulen takaisin illalla.' B: 'Selvä, _________!'
Since the person is coming back 'illalla' (in the evening), 'later today' is the correct response.
Match the phrase to the correct situation.
Situation: You are leaving your office but have a dinner date with your colleague in 3 hours.
This phrase is used for meetings happening later on the same day.
🎉 Score : /4
Aides visuelles
Later vs. Tomorrow
Banque d exercices
4 exercicesNähdään __________ tänään.
'Myöhemmin' is the correct adverbial form meaning 'later'.
Choose the best option:
The passive form 'nähdään' is the standard for 'we see' in spoken Finnish.
A: 'Menen nyt kotiin, mutta tulen takaisin illalla.' B: 'Selvä, _________!'
Since the person is coming back 'illalla' (in the evening), 'later today' is the correct response.
Situation: You are leaving your office but have a dinner date with your colleague in 3 hours.
This phrase is used for meetings happening later on the same day.
🎉 Score : /4
Questions fréquentes
12 questionsIt is neutral. You can use it with your boss, your friends, or a shopkeeper.
Yes, 'Nähdään' is a very common short version of 'See you'.
'Myöhemmin' means 'later', while 'pian' means 'soon' (usually within an hour).
'Nähdä' is the infinitive (to see), while 'nähdään' is the conjugated passive form used for 'we'.
If it's very late, it's better to say 'Nähdään huomenna' (See you tomorrow).
You can say 'Nähdään myöhemmin illalla'.
Yes, it is extremely common in WhatsApp and SMS.
It means 'today', referring to the current calendar day.
No, the 'me' (we) is implied by the passive form. Adding it sounds redundant.
Yes, 'Nähillään' is a common slang variation.
It's better to add 'ehkä' (maybe): 'Ehkä nähdään myöhemmin tänään'.
In social contexts, yes. Literally, it means 'it is seen'.
Expressions liées
Nähdään pian
similarSee you soon
Nähdään huomenna
similarSee you tomorrow
Tapaamme myöhemmin
formalWe shall meet later
Soitellaan
similarLet's call each other
Nähdään taas
similarSee you again
Katsellaan
similarLet's see/Wait and see
