Signification
Having settled a debt or dispute.
Contexte culturel
Finns have a high level of social trust. If someone says 'ollaan sujut', they truly mean it. There is no hidden expectation of further payment. In Finnish startups and modern offices, 'ollaan sujut' is common when trading favors or small tasks, reflecting a flat hierarchy. In older generations, being 'sujut' was a matter of honor. Not paying a debt was seen as a major character flaw. The rise of MobilePay has made 'ollaan sujut' a daily phrase in digital chats.
The 'Ollaanko' trick
Always use 'Ollaanko sujut?' (passive form) instead of 'Olemmeko sujut?' to sound like a local.
Don't pluralize!
Never say 'sujuja'. It's a common mistake that immediately marks you as a beginner.
Signification
Having settled a debt or dispute.
The 'Ollaanko' trick
Always use 'Ollaanko sujut?' (passive form) instead of 'Olemmeko sujut?' to sound like a local.
Don't pluralize!
Never say 'sujuja'. It's a common mistake that immediately marks you as a beginner.
The Finnish Handshake
Saying 'ollaan sujut' is often as binding as a written contract in Finnish culture.
Teste-toi
Fill in the missing word to say 'We are even'.
Minä maksoin lounaan, sinä maksoit kahvin. Me olemme nyt _______.
'Sujut' is the correct indeclinable form for being even.
Which sentence is correct?
How do you ask a friend if you are even?
'Ollaanko' is the natural spoken way to say 'Are we', and 'sujut' is the correct idiom.
Match the situation to the phrase.
You paid back 20 euros you borrowed last week.
Both 'sujut' and 'tasan' work for financial evenness.
Complete the dialogue.
A: 'Anteeksi, että olin myöhässä.' B: 'Ei se mitään, minä olin myöhässä eilen, joten...'
Both 'sujut' and 'kuitit' (slang) work in this informal social context.
🎉 Score : /4
Aides visuelles
Banque d exercices
4 exercicesMinä maksoin lounaan, sinä maksoit kahvin. Me olemme nyt _______.
'Sujut' is the correct indeclinable form for being even.
How do you ask a friend if you are even?
'Ollaanko' is the natural spoken way to say 'Are we', and 'sujut' is the correct idiom.
You paid back 20 euros you borrowed last week.
Both 'sujut' and 'tasan' work for financial evenness.
A: 'Anteeksi, että olin myöhässä.' B: 'Ei se mitään, minä olin myöhässä eilen, joten...'
Both 'sujut' and 'kuitit' (slang) work in this informal social context.
🎉 Score : /4
Questions fréquentes
10 questionsIt's technically an indeclinable adjective or adverbial. It doesn't behave like a normal Finnish word!
Yes, if you are talking about a small favor like swapping a shift. It's neutral enough.
For large bank loans, use 'velaton' (debt-free). 'Sujut' is for personal or small-scale balance.
Yes, it is a universal Finnish idiom understood everywhere.
Metaphorically, yes! 'Olla sujut itsensä kanssa' means to be at peace with yourself.
Not at all. It sounds honest and clear, which Finns appreciate.
Yes, 'tilit on tasattu' (accounts are balanced) is the more formal equivalent.
Usually 'tasan' is better for scores, but 'sujut' works if you are talking about who won the most games overall.
Yes, they share the same root meaning 'to flow'.
In an informal email or text, yes. In a formal business letter, use more professional language.
Expressions liées
olla tasan
synonymTo be even/level
olla kuitit
synonymTo be 'receipted'
sopia
builds onTo agree/to fit
antaa anteeksi
similarTo forgive
kuitata
specialized formTo offset/to acknowledge
