Signification
To provide a solution.
Contexte culturel
Finns value 'suora puhe' (direct speech). Saying something 'is the answer' is a strong statement of fact and reliability. In the startup world, this phrase is used to define the 'Product-Market Fit'. Reflects the idea that nature and logic provide answers if one is patient enough to find them. Often used in 'lifestyle' content to promote habits or products as life-changing solutions.
Use with 'Rukous'
The phrase 'vastaus rukouksiin' (answer to prayers) is very common even in non-religious contexts to mean a huge relief.
Case Sensitivity
Always check your illative endings. 'Vastaus ongelma' (nominative) sounds like a broken robot.
Signification
To provide a solution.
Use with 'Rukous'
The phrase 'vastaus rukouksiin' (answer to prayers) is very common even in non-religious contexts to mean a huge relief.
Case Sensitivity
Always check your illative endings. 'Vastaus ongelma' (nominative) sounds like a broken robot.
Modesty
While 'olla vastaus' is strong, Finns might soften it with 'saattaa olla' (might be) to avoid sounding too arrogant.
Teste-toi
Fill in the correct case ending for the word 'ongelma' (problem).
Tämä uusi sovellus on vastaus meidän _________.
The phrase 'vastaus' requires the illative case (mihin-muoto) for the thing being solved.
Which sentence uses 'olla vastaus' in a natural, idiomatic way?
Valitse oikea lause:
This is a classic figurative use. The others are either too literal or grammatically incorrect contexts.
Complete the dialogue with the correct form of the phrase.
A: Meillä on liikaa töitä. B: Ehkä uuden työntekijän palkkaaminen _________?
The present tense 'on vastaus' fits the suggestion for a current problem.
Match the 'vastaus' to the 'ongelma'.
Yhdistä ongelma ja vastaus:
All these pairs represent a problem and its idiomatic 'vastaus'.
🎉 Score : /4
Aides visuelles
Banque d exercices
4 exercicesTämä uusi sovellus on vastaus meidän _________.
The phrase 'vastaus' requires the illative case (mihin-muoto) for the thing being solved.
Valitse oikea lause:
This is a classic figurative use. The others are either too literal or grammatically incorrect contexts.
A: Meillä on liikaa töitä. B: Ehkä uuden työntekijän palkkaaminen _________?
The present tense 'on vastaus' fits the suggestion for a current problem.
Yhdistä ongelma ja vastaus:
All these pairs represent a problem and its idiomatic 'vastaus'.
🎉 Score : /4
Questions fréquentes
10 questionsYes, e.g., 'Hän on vastaus tiimimme tarpeisiin' (He is the answer to our team's needs).
'Vastaus' is more general and can be philosophical; 'ratkaisu' is more technical and specific.
Yes, the illative case is the standard 'rektio' for this phrase.
Yes, that is the most literal and common use.
It is neutral. It works in both a business meeting and a chat with a friend.
Vastaus kaikkeen.
Yes, 'Se oli vastaus ongelmiimme'.
Very often, especially in pop songs about love and life's meaning.
No, it is a well-established, natural Finnish expression.
No, just say 'vastaus kirjeeseen'. 'Olla vastaus' implies a solution.
Expressions liées
ratkaista ongelma
similarTo solve a problem
avainasemassa
builds onIn a key position
viimeinen oljenkorsi
contrastThe last straw / last resort
vastata odotuksia
similarTo meet expectations
