Signification
Going to observe something.
Contexte culturel
Finns are very literal. If someone says they are 'menossa katsomaan' you, they are likely already on their way. It's not a vague future promise. In the north, 'menossa katsomaan' is frequently used for 'ruska' (autumn colors) or 'revontulet' (aurora). It's a seasonal ritual. In cities like Helsinki, 'menossa katsomaan' often refers to 'asuntonäyttö' (apartment viewings), a common weekend activity. Ice hockey is the most common object of this phrase. 'Menossa katsomaan lätkää' is a very common social status.
Use for visits
Use this phrase when visiting friends in the hospital or at home. It sounds very caring.
Watch the case
The object of 'katsomaan' is almost always in the partitive case (e.g., peliä, elokuvaa).
Signification
Going to observe something.
Use for visits
Use this phrase when visiting friends in the hospital or at home. It sounds very caring.
Watch the case
The object of 'katsomaan' is almost always in the partitive case (e.g., peliä, elokuvaa).
Sound like a local
Shorten it to 'Oon menos kattoo' when texting friends.
Teste-toi
Fill in the correct form of 'katsomaan'.
Olen menossa ________ (katsoa) uutta elokuvaa.
After 'menossa', you must use the 3rd infinitive illative form '-maan'.
Which sentence is correct spoken Finnish (puhekieli)?
How would you say 'I'm going to see the game' to a friend?
This uses the common spoken contractions 'oon', 'menos', 'kattoo', and 'matsii'.
Match the Finnish phrase to its English meaning.
Match the following:
These nuances in verb forms change the meaning of the action.
Complete the dialogue.
A: Mitä teet huomenna? B: Olen ________ katsomaan näyttelyä.
'Olen menossa' is the standard way to describe a planned activity.
🎉 Score : /4
Aides visuelles
Banque d exercices
4 exercicesOlen menossa ________ (katsoa) uutta elokuvaa.
After 'menossa', you must use the 3rd infinitive illative form '-maan'.
How would you say 'I'm going to see the game' to a friend?
This uses the common spoken contractions 'oon', 'menos', 'kattoo', and 'matsii'.
Associez chaque element a gauche avec son pair a droite :
These nuances in verb forms change the meaning of the action.
A: Mitä teet huomenna? B: Olen ________ katsomaan näyttelyä.
'Olen menossa' is the standard way to describe a planned activity.
🎉 Score : /4
Questions fréquentes
5 questionsIt's possible, but 'mennä lääkäriin' is more common. 'Katsomaan lääkäriä' sounds like you are just going to look at them.
'Menossa' implies a plan or state of going, while 'matkalla' literally means 'on the road/journey'.
Finnish verbs of motion require the 3rd infinitive illative to show purpose.
It is neutral. You can use it with your boss or your best friend.
No, use 'tapailla' or 'nähdä jotakuta' for dating. 'Menossa katsomaan' is literal movement.
Expressions liées
käydä katsomassa
similarto go see and return
lähteä katsomaan
builds onto set off to see
nähdä
contrastto see
osallistua
specialized formto participate
