Signification
To complete a task or project.
Contexte culturel
Finishing a task is a matter of honor. The concept of 'sisu' means you don't leave things 'kesken' (unfinished). In Finnish meetings, 'saada loppuun' is used to signal that a topic is closed and the decision is final. Finnish students are encouraged to be independent. Getting your 'läksyt' (homework) loppuun is the first step to academic success. Finns are avid readers. Asking if someone 'sai kirjan loppuun' is a very common conversation starter.
The -n Rule
Always check your object. If you finished the WHOLE thing, use the -n ending (accusative). If you only finished a part, you can't really use 'loppuun'.
Don't use with 'to be'
Don't say 'Olen loppuun'. Say 'Olen valmis' (I am ready) or 'Sain sen loppuun' (I got it finished).
Signification
To complete a task or project.
The -n Rule
Always check your object. If you finished the WHOLE thing, use the -n ending (accusative). If you only finished a part, you can't really use 'loppuun'.
Don't use with 'to be'
Don't say 'Olen loppuun'. Say 'Olen valmis' (I am ready) or 'Sain sen loppuun' (I got it finished).
Sisu and Completion
Finns value the 'result'. Saying 'Sain sen loppuun' is more impressive than saying 'Tein sitä' (I was doing it).
Teste-toi
Fill in the missing words to say 'I finished the book.'
Sain ______ ______.
The object 'kirja' needs the accusative -n ending, and 'loppu' needs the illative -un ending.
Which sentence is the most natural way to say 'We need to finish the project'?
Valitse oikea vaihtoehto:
'Saada loppuun' is the standard collocation for finishing a project.
Complete the dialogue.
A: Saitko jo siivouksen loppuun? B: ______
'Kesken' (unfinished/in progress) is the natural opposite of 'saada loppuun'.
Match the phrase to the situation.
1. 'Sain gradun loppuun.' 2. 'Sain ruoan loppuun.' 3. 'Sain sarjan loppuun.'
The context determines which object is being 'gotten to the end'.
🎉 Score : /4
Aides visuelles
Banque d exercices
4 exercicesSain ______ ______.
The object 'kirja' needs the accusative -n ending, and 'loppu' needs the illative -un ending.
Valitse oikea vaihtoehto:
'Saada loppuun' is the standard collocation for finishing a project.
A: Saitko jo siivouksen loppuun? B: ______
'Kesken' (unfinished/in progress) is the natural opposite of 'saada loppuun'.
1. 'Sain gradun loppuun.' 2. 'Sain ruoan loppuun.' 3. 'Sain sarjan loppuun.'
The context determines which object is being 'gotten to the end'.
🎉 Score : /4
Questions fréquentes
4 questionsIt's grammatically possible but sounds a bit like the meal was a difficult task. Better to say 'Söin kaiken' or 'Söin lautasen tyhjäksi'.
'Valmistua' is used for graduating from school or for a product being completed (e.g., 'Ruoka valmistuu'). 'Saada loppuun' is for a person finishing a task.
It is neutral. You can use it with your boss or your best friend.
Finnish uses the illative case (-un) to show the result of an action that moves toward a goal. 'Lopussa' would mean 'at the end' (location).
Expressions liées
tehdä loppuun
similarto do to the end
saattaa päätökseen
specialized formto bring to a conclusion
jättää kesken
contrastto leave unfinished
viimeistellä
builds onto finalize/polish
