Signification
To make correct progress.
Contexte culturel
Finns value 'maltillisuus' (moderation). Saying things are going in the right direction is often preferred over saying they are 'perfect'. In Finnish workplaces, feedback is often direct but constructive. This phrase is a staple of 'kehityskeskustelut' (annual reviews). The phrase reflects the importance of orientation in the Finnish forest culture, where losing one's direction is a serious matter. The Finnish school system focuses on individual progress rather than competition. Teachers use this phrase to encourage students' unique paths.
Use it for feedback
This is the safest and most natural way to give positive feedback in a Finnish workplace.
Case matters
Always use 'suuntaan' (illative), never 'suunnassa' (inessive) when using 'menossa'.
Signification
To make correct progress.
Use it for feedback
This is the safest and most natural way to give positive feedback in a Finnish workplace.
Case matters
Always use 'suuntaan' (illative), never 'suunnassa' (inessive) when using 'menossa'.
Add 'vihdoinkin'
Adding 'vihdoinkin' (finally) makes the phrase sound much more relieved and natural in many contexts.
Modesty is key
Using this phrase about yourself sounds more humble and 'Finnish' than saying you are doing great.
Teste-toi
Fill in the missing word in the correct case.
Me olemme menossa oikeaan _________.
The phrase requires the illative case '-an' to show movement toward the direction.
Which sentence is the most natural way to encourage a friend?
Ystäväsi opiskelee ahkerasti. Mitä sanot?
This is the standard idiomatic way to provide encouragement about progress.
Complete the dialogue.
Pomo: 'Miten projekti etenee?' Työntekijä: 'Hitaasti, mutta uskon että...'
In a work context, you want to reassure the boss that despite the speed, the trajectory is correct.
🎉 Score : /3
Aides visuelles
Banque d exercices
3 exercicesMe olemme menossa oikeaan _________.
The phrase requires the illative case '-an' to show movement toward the direction.
Ystäväsi opiskelee ahkerasti. Mitä sanot?
This is the standard idiomatic way to provide encouragement about progress.
Pomo: 'Miten projekti etenee?' Työntekijä: 'Hitaasti, mutta uskon että...'
In a work context, you want to reassure the boss that despite the speed, the trajectory is correct.
🎉 Score : /3
Questions fréquentes
14 questionsYes, but it's more common to just say 'Tämä on oikea tie' (This is the right road).
It's neutral. You can use it with your boss or your best friend.
Olla menossa väärään suuntaan (To be going in the wrong direction).
Because 'mennä' (to go) requires a case that shows movement toward a target, which is the illative case.
Yes, but 'olen menossa' emphasizes the current state of progress more effectively.
Extremely common, especially in politics and economics.
Yes, it's a very common way to say a relationship is developing well.
A little bit, but in Finnish, clichés are often seen as reliable and clear communication.
Olla menossa täysin oikeaan suuntaan.
Yes, 'Painonpudotus on menossa oikeaan suuntaan' is very natural.
You can say 'Näyttää siltä, että olemme menossa oikeaan suuntaan' (It looks like we are...).
It's the inessive form of the 3rd infinitive of the verb 'mennä'.
Yes: 'Olimme menossa oikeaan suuntaan'.
Younger people might say 'Hyvä suunta' or 'Oikeilla raiteilla'.
Expressions liées
olla oikeilla jäljillä
similarTo be on the right track/scent
suunta on oikea
synonymThe direction is right
mennä mönkään
contrastTo go wrong/fail
edistyä
builds onTo progress
ottaa askel oikeaan suuntaan
specialized formTo take a step in the right direction
