Signification
To follow the progress of something.
Contexte culturel
The phrase reflects Finland's rapid transition from an agrarian society to a high-tech one. The 'cart' is a nod to the past. In Finnish meetings, it is encouraged to admit if you are not 'pysymässä kärryillä'. It shows you care about the details. Finnish teachers often use this to check if students are following. It's a friendly, low-pressure way to check comprehension. Finnish news often uses this in headlines about complex topics like the economy or technology.
Use the opposite
If you are lost, say 'Putosin kärryiltä'. It's a very natural way to ask for help.
Case matters
Always use 'kärryillä' (adessive). Using 'kärryissä' will sound like you are literally sitting inside a box.
Signification
To follow the progress of something.
Use the opposite
If you are lost, say 'Putosin kärryiltä'. It's a very natural way to ask for help.
Case matters
Always use 'kärryillä' (adessive). Using 'kärryissä' will sound like you are literally sitting inside a box.
Honesty is key
Finns appreciate it when you admit you don't follow. It's better than pretending.
Teste-toi
Fill in the missing word in the correct case.
Puhut niin nopeasti, etten pysy ______.
The idiom always uses the adessive plural 'kärryillä'.
Which sentence means 'I lost track of the news'?
Valitse oikea lause:
'Pudota kärryiltä' is the antonym meaning to lose track.
Match the Finnish phrase with its English meaning.
Yhdistä parit:
These are the three most common 'tracking' idioms in Finnish.
Complete the dialogue.
A: 'Tämä matematiikka on tosi vaikeaa.' B: 'Niin on, en minäkään ______.'
The negative form 'en pysy' is followed by the idiom.
In which situation would you say 'En pysy kärryillä'?
Valitse tilanne:
It is used for cognitive following.
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Aides visuelles
Stay vs Fall
Banque d exercices
5 exercicesPuhut niin nopeasti, etten pysy ______.
The idiom always uses the adessive plural 'kärryillä'.
Valitse oikea lause:
'Pudota kärryiltä' is the antonym meaning to lose track.
Associez chaque element a gauche avec son pair a droite :
These are the three most common 'tracking' idioms in Finnish.
A: 'Tämä matematiikka on tosi vaikeaa.' B: 'Niin on, en minäkään ______.'
The negative form 'en pysy' is followed by the idiom.
Valitse tilanne:
It is used for cognitive following.
🎉 Score : /5
Questions fréquentes
12 questionsNo, for physical following use 'pysyä perässä'.
It is always plural 'kärryillä'.
No, it's a standard idiom used in all levels of society.
Pysyn kärryillä uutisista.
It means a cart or a carriage.
Yes, to show you are following the interviewer's points.
Yes, 'seurata' or 'käsittää'.
In Finnish, many tools and vehicles are traditionally plural (like 'sakset' for scissors).
Yes, it means keeping up with what's happening in your life.
Then you 'putoat kärryiltä'.
Yes, very common in journalism and blogs.
Not at all, it's used daily by all ages.
Expressions liées
pysyä perässä
synonymTo keep up / stay behind
pudota kärryiltä
contrastTo lose track / fall off the cart
olla kartalla
similarTo be on the map
pysyä vauhdissa
similarTo stay in the speed
seurata mukana
similarTo follow along
