Signification
To be in high demand.
Contexte culturel
The 'Tori' (market square) is the primary cultural setting for this phrase. Finns value seasonal products, and 'menossa kaupaksi' is often heard regarding the first potatoes or berries of the year. In Finnish business, being humble is a virtue. Saying a product is 'menossa kaupaksi' is a way to state success factually without sounding like you are bragging (kerskailla). Brands like Marimekko or Iittala often have limited editions. Fans use this phrase on social media to warn others that items are disappearing fast. On Finnish C2C platforms like Tori.fi, sellers use this phrase to nudge potential buyers who are hesitating.
Use it for credibility
If you are in a job interview, say your skills are 'menossa kaupaksi' to imply you have other offers (subtly!).
Don't over-inflect
Keep 'kaupaksi' in the translative. Don't try to make it plural like 'kaupoiksi' unless you are talking about multiple distinct types of trades.
Signification
To be in high demand.
Use it for credibility
If you are in a job interview, say your skills are 'menossa kaupaksi' to imply you have other offers (subtly!).
Don't over-inflect
Keep 'kaupaksi' in the translative. Don't try to make it plural like 'kaupoiksi' unless you are talking about multiple distinct types of trades.
Sarcasm alert
If a Finn says 'No, se meni kaupaksi' with a sigh, they might mean they sold something for much less than they wanted.
Teste-toi
Fill in the correct form of the phrase.
Uudet asunnot tässä kaupungissa ovat ________ kaupaksi.
The phrase 'olla menossa kaupaksi' uses the inessive form 'menossa' to show an ongoing trend.
Which sentence correctly uses the metaphorical sense?
Choose the best option:
The metaphorical sense uses 'mennä kaupaksi' to mean 'to be believed/accepted'.
Match the Finnish phrase with its English equivalent.
Match the following:
These are all related but have distinct nuances.
Complete the dialogue.
A: 'Onko tämä auto vielä vapaa?' B: 'Se on juuri nyt ________.'
B is saying the car is currently in the process of being sold.
🎉 Score : /4
Aides visuelles
Banque d exercices
4 exercicesUudet asunnot tässä kaupungissa ovat ________ kaupaksi.
The phrase 'olla menossa kaupaksi' uses the inessive form 'menossa' to show an ongoing trend.
Choose the best option:
The metaphorical sense uses 'mennä kaupaksi' to mean 'to be believed/accepted'.
Associez chaque element a gauche avec son pair a droite :
These are all related but have distinct nuances.
A: 'Onko tämä auto vielä vapaa?' B: 'Se on juuri nyt ________.'
B is saying the car is currently in the process of being sold.
🎉 Score : /4
Questions fréquentes
4 questionsYes, but it's informal and slightly objectifying. It's usually used for 'market value' in dating or professional sports.
'Mennä' is the standard. 'Tulla kaupaksi' is not used in Finnish.
No, use 'myyntiosaaminen' or 'tuloshakuinen' instead.
Not necessarily, just that a transaction is happening. However, it usually implies a successful sale.
Expressions liées
Mennä kuin kuumille kiville
similarTo sell like hotcakes.
Tehdä kauppansa
similarTo find buyers successfully.
Olla kysyntää
synonymTo be in demand.
Jäädä hyllyyn
contrastTo stay on the shelf.
