Signification
Heading to a celebration.
Contexte culturel
Graduation parties (valmistujaiset) are often 'open house' style. Guests arrive throughout the afternoon, and the phrase 'olla menossa' is used as people move between different houses. The 'Ylioppilaslakki' is a sacred object. If you are 'menossa juhlimaan', you might see people treating their white caps with great care, as they are only worn on specific days. It is customary to bring a single rose and a gift card or money when you are 'menossa juhlimaan valmistumista'. In Finland, this phrase is most heard on the first Saturday of June, which is the national graduation day for high schools.
The 'Go' Noun
Remember that 'menossa' is literally 'in the go'. It's a very useful pattern for any activity: 'olen menossa syömään' (I'm going to eat).
Partitive Alert
Don't forget the 'a' at the end of 'valmistumista'. Without it, the sentence sounds incomplete to a Finn.
Signification
Heading to a celebration.
The 'Go' Noun
Remember that 'menossa' is literally 'in the go'. It's a very useful pattern for any activity: 'olen menossa syömään' (I'm going to eat).
Partitive Alert
Don't forget the 'a' at the end of 'valmistumista'. Without it, the sentence sounds incomplete to a Finn.
Teste-toi
Fill in the missing verb form.
Olen menossa _________ (juhlia) valmistumista.
After 'menossa', you must use the 3rd infinitive illative (-maan).
Which sentence is grammatically correct?
Choose the right case for 'graduation'.
'Juhlia' is a partitive verb, so the object must be 'valmistumista'.
Match the phrase to the situation.
You are dressed in a suit and your neighbor asks where you are going.
This is the most appropriate response for a formal/celebratory appearance.
Complete the dialogue.
A: Mitä teet viikonloppuna? B: _________.
This correctly describes a plan for the near future.
🎉 Score : /4
Aides visuelles
Banque d exercices
4 exercicesOlen menossa _________ (juhlia) valmistumista.
After 'menossa', you must use the 3rd infinitive illative (-maan).
Choose the right case for 'graduation'.
'Juhlia' is a partitive verb, so the object must be 'valmistumista'.
You are dressed in a suit and your neighbor asks where you are going.
This is the most appropriate response for a formal/celebratory appearance.
A: Mitä teet viikonloppuna? B: _________.
This correctly describes a plan for the near future.
🎉 Score : /4
Questions fréquentes
10 questionsYes, it applies to any level of education, from vocational school to a PhD.
Technically it's a noun ('meno') in the inessive case, but it functions like a verb in this construction.
Then you say 'Olen juhlimassa valmistumista' (using the inessive -ssa instead of illative -maan).
You can just say 'Olen menossa juhliin' if the context is clear.
It's neutral. You can use it with friends, family, or even your boss.
Verbs of motion like 'mennä' or 'olla menossa' require the 3rd infinitive illative form of the following verb.
Yes, though for a PhD party, Finns often use the specific word 'karonkka'.
Maybe 'Olen tulossa juhlimasta valmistumista' (I am coming from celebrating graduation).
En ole menossa juhlimaan valmistumista.
'Valmistuminen' is the act/process; 'valmistujaiset' is the party itself.
Expressions liées
mennä valmistujaisiin
similarTo go to a graduation party.
saada valkolakki
specialized formTo graduate from high school (literally: to get the white cap).
valmistua ammattiin
builds onTo graduate into a profession.
pitää puhe valmistujaisissa
relatedTo give a speech at a graduation.
