Signification
Sharing the latest news.
Contexte culturel
In Finnish work culture, 'ajan tasalla' is linked to the concept of 'omatoimisuus' (initiative). You are expected to keep others updated without them asking. This phrase is the direct equivalent of 'Keep me in the loop' in international corporate English, making it a safe bet for business Finnish. News programs like Yle Uutiset often use the phrase 'Pysy ajan tasalla' as a slogan to encourage people to follow the news. Finns value privacy, but 'ajan tasalla' is a polite way to show interest in someone's life without being too nosy.
Use 'mut' and 'sut'
In casual conversation, say 'Pidä mut ajan tasalla' to sound like a native.
Object Case
Remember to use 'minut' (accusative) for commands, not 'minua' (partitive), unless you mean 'keep me updated forever'.
Signification
Sharing the latest news.
Use 'mut' and 'sut'
In casual conversation, say 'Pidä mut ajan tasalla' to sound like a native.
Object Case
Remember to use 'minut' (accusative) for commands, not 'minua' (partitive), unless you mean 'keep me updated forever'.
Email Sign-offs
This is a great way to end a professional email: 'Kiitos, että pidät minut ajan tasalla.'
Teste-toi
Fill in the missing word in the correct case.
Pidä minut ______ tasalla. (aika)
The word 'aika' must be in the genitive case 'ajan' in this idiom.
Which sentence means 'I stay updated'?
Choose the correct option:
'Pysyä' means to stay/remain, which is used for oneself.
Complete the dialogue.
A: 'Voitko kertoa minulle, mitä kokouksessa tapahtuu?' B: 'Totta kai. ______ ______ ______ ______.'
B promises to keep A updated using the accusative 'sinut'.
Match the phrase to the situation.
You want your boss to know about a project's progress.
You are the one providing the updates to the boss.
🎉 Score : /4
Aides visuelles
Banque d exercices
4 exercicesPidä minut ______ tasalla. (aika)
The word 'aika' must be in the genitive case 'ajan' in this idiom.
Choose the correct option:
'Pysyä' means to stay/remain, which is used for oneself.
A: 'Voitko kertoa minulle, mitä kokouksessa tapahtuu?' B: 'Totta kai. ______ ______ ______ ______.'
B promises to keep A updated using the accusative 'sinut'.
You want your boss to know about a project's progress.
You are the one providing the updates to the boss.
🎉 Score : /4
Questions fréquentes
10 questionsYes! You can use it for project statuses, travel plans, or even gossip.
'Infota' is very casual. Stick to 'pitää ajan tasalla' in professional settings.
'Tasalla' means you are already there (static). 'Tasalle' would mean moving toward it, but it's rarely used in this idiom.
Yes, 'säästä' (about the weather) is in the elative case, which is correct.
It is neutral. It works in both formal and informal contexts.
You can say 'En ole ajan tasalla.'
Yes, you can say 'Hän on hyvin ajan tasalla oleva ihminen' (He is a very up-to-date person).
There isn't a direct single idiom, but you could say 'jättää pimentoon' (to leave in the dark).
Yes, 'pitää' needs an object. If you don't have one, use 'pysyä'.
Extremely. Usually shortened to 'Pidä mut ajan tasalla'.
Expressions liées
pysyä kärryillä
similarTo stay on the cart / to follow along
tiedottaa
specialized formTo inform officially
infota
synonymTo info (slang)
olla perillä
builds onTo be arrived / to understand fully
päivittää
similarTo update
