Signification
The subject of the matter.
Contexte culturel
Finns value 'asia' (the matter). This phrase is a polite way to bypass small talk and get to the point. In meetings, using this phrase shows you are focused on the task rather than office politics. News headlines use this phrase to simplify complex political issues for the public. Summarizing classic works like 'Seitsemän veljestä' often starts with this phrase to define the struggle.
The 'What's the point?' hack
If you're ever confused in Finland, just say 'Mistä on kyse?' and people will explain the situation to you.
Case Alert!
Never forget the -sta/-stä ending. Without it, the sentence sounds broken to a native ear.
Signification
The subject of the matter.
The 'What's the point?' hack
If you're ever confused in Finland, just say 'Mistä on kyse?' and people will explain the situation to you.
Case Alert!
Never forget the -sta/-stä ending. Without it, the sentence sounds broken to a native ear.
Sound more native
Start your sentence with 'Tässä' or 'Siinä' to sound more natural. 'Tässä on kyse...' is much more common than just 'Kyse on...'
Teste-toi
Fill in the correct form of the word in brackets (Elative case).
Tässä elokuvassa on kyse ________ (sota).
The phrase 'olla kyse' requires the Elative case (-sta).
Which question is the most natural way to ask 'What is this about?'
You see a crowd of people in the street. You ask:
'Mistä tässä on kyse?' is the standard way to ask for the meaning of a situation.
Complete the dialogue.
A: Miksi sinä huudat? B: ________ on kyse minun oikeuksistani!
The phrase usually starts with 'Tässä' (Here/In this) to set the context.
Match the sentence to the situation.
1. Kyse on elämästä ja kuolemasta. 2. Kyse on vain pikkuvirheestä. 3. Mistä on kyse?
The phrase adapts its weight based on the noun used.
🎉 Score : /4
Aides visuelles
Banque d exercices
4 exercicesTässä elokuvassa on kyse ________ (sota).
The phrase 'olla kyse' requires the Elative case (-sta).
You see a crowd of people in the street. You ask:
'Mistä tässä on kyse?' is the standard way to ask for the meaning of a situation.
A: Miksi sinä huudat? B: ________ on kyse minun oikeuksistani!
The phrase usually starts with 'Tässä' (Here/In this) to set the context.
1. Kyse on elämästä ja kuolemasta. 2. Kyse on vain pikkuvirheestä. 3. Mistä on kyse?
The phrase adapts its weight based on the noun used.
🎉 Score : /4
Questions fréquentes
4 questionsNot as the subject. You can't say 'I am about money.' You must say 'In my case, it's about money' (Minun kohdallani on kyse rahasta).
Yes, but it's rarely used outside of this phrase and 'kyseessä'. It's a specialized noun for 'the matter at hand'.
'Aihe' is a 'topic' (like a subject in school). 'Kyse' is the 'essence' or 'point' of a specific situation.
Yes, it's very professional. It shows you can identify core goals.
Expressions liées
olla kysymys jostakin
synonymTo be a question of something
liittyä johonkin
similarTo relate to something
koskea jotakin
similarTo concern something
käsitellä jotakin
specialized formTo deal with/handle
olla kyseessä
builds onTo be the one in question
