Signification
Heading to exercise.
Contexte culturel
Finns often use exercise as a valid reason to skip social events. It is rarely questioned because health and 'sisu' are prioritized. The word 'treenata' shows the influence of English on Finnish. Older generations might still prefer 'urheilla'. In Finnish offices, it's common to leave exactly at 4 PM to go train. It's seen as being efficient, not lazy. The hashtag #treenipäivä (training day) is often accompanied by the phrase 'menossa treenaamaan'.
Use it as an excuse
In Finland, 'heading to the gym' is a bulletproof excuse to leave a social gathering early. No one will judge you!
Watch the ending
Don't forget the -maan ending. 'Menossa treenata' sounds very broken to a native ear.
Signification
Heading to exercise.
Use it as an excuse
In Finland, 'heading to the gym' is a bulletproof excuse to leave a social gathering early. No one will judge you!
Watch the ending
Don't forget the -maan ending. 'Menossa treenata' sounds very broken to a native ear.
Spoken form
If you want to sound like a local, say 'Oon menossa treenaa'.
Teste-toi
Fill in the correct form of the verb 'treenata'.
Olen menossa _________.
After 'menossa', we use the 3rd infinitive illative form (-maan).
Which sentence means 'I am on my way to the gym right now'?
Valitse oikea lause:
'Olen menossa' indicates you are currently heading there.
Complete the dialogue.
A: Mitä teet? B: Pakkaan kassia, olen ______ treenaamaan.
'Olen menossa' is the standard expression for 'I am heading out'.
Match the phrase to the situation.
You are at the door with your gym bag and the phone rings.
This is the most natural thing to say when you are literally at the door.
🎉 Score : /4
Aides visuelles
Where are you menossa?
Sports
- • treenaamaan
- • uimaan
- • lenkille
Daily
- • nukkumaan
- • syömään
- • kauppaan
Banque d exercices
4 exercicesOlen menossa _________.
After 'menossa', we use the 3rd infinitive illative form (-maan).
Valitse oikea lause:
'Olen menossa' indicates you are currently heading there.
A: Mitä teet? B: Pakkaan kassia, olen ______ treenaamaan.
'Olen menossa' is the standard expression for 'I am heading out'.
You are at the door with your gym bag and the phone rings.
This is the most natural thing to say when you are literally at the door.
🎉 Score : /4
Questions fréquentes
10 questionsYes, but 'menossa joogaan' is more common. 'Treenaamaan' implies a more intense workout.
'Menossa' is more common and sounds more natural for 'on the way'. 'Menemässä' is also correct but slightly more formal/literal.
Yes, it's in the official dictionary, though it started as a loanword.
Yes, it's perfectly correct, just slightly more old-fashioned or formal.
En ole menossa treenaamaan.
Usually, you'd say 'menossa treeneihin' (to the practices) for team sports.
Say 'Olen treenaamassa'.
Only in casual office talk, not in formal meetings.
Usually, but it can mean any focused practice, like playing an instrument.
Because you are moving *towards* the activity. Movement requires the illative case (-maan).
Expressions liées
mennä salille
similarTo go to the gym
olla treenaamassa
builds onTo be [currently] training
lähteä lenkille
specialized formTo go for a run/jog
harrastaa liikuntaa
synonymTo engage in physical activity
pitää kunnostaan huolta
similarTo take care of one's fitness
