Signification
Pointing something out.
Contexte culturel
The phrase 'Se on siinä!' is legendary due to ice hockey commentator Antero Mertaranta. It's synonymous with Finnish national pride. Finns value personal space and directness. Pointing with 'Siinä se on' is a way to be helpful without being intrusive. In Finnish tech culture, 'Siinä se on' is often used when a bug is finally identified in a code review. When serving food at home, a Finn might say 'Siinä se on' as they place the main dish on the table, signaling the meal is ready.
The 'Nod-Point'
In Finland, instead of pointing with your finger, try nodding your head toward the object while saying the phrase. It's very natural!
Plural Alert
If you find your shoes (kengät), remember to say 'Siinä ne ovat' instead of 'Siinä se on'.
Signification
Pointing something out.
The 'Nod-Point'
In Finland, instead of pointing with your finger, try nodding your head toward the object while saying the phrase. It's very natural!
Plural Alert
If you find your shoes (kengät), remember to say 'Siinä ne ovat' instead of 'Siinä se on'.
Add '-hän'
Say 'Siinähän se on' to sound like a pro when you find something you've been looking for for a long time.
Teste-toi
Fill in the blank to say 'There it is!' when pointing at a book on the table.
Missä kirja on? ______ se on!
'Siinä' is used for a specific spot within view.
Which phrase would a sports commentator use when a goal is scored?
Maali! ...
This is the iconic Finnish victory phrase.
Match the Finnish phrase with the correct English context.
1. Tässä se on, 2. Siinä se on, 3. Siellä se on
This tests spatial awareness in Finnish demonstratives.
Complete the dialogue.
A: Etsin minun puhelinta. B: Katso, ______ se on, sohvalla!
B is pointing out the phone to A.
🎉 Score : /4
Aides visuelles
Banque d exercices
4 exercicesMissä kirja on? ______ se on!
'Siinä' is used for a specific spot within view.
Maali! ...
This is the iconic Finnish victory phrase.
Associez chaque element a gauche avec son pair a droite :
This tests spatial awareness in Finnish demonstratives.
A: Etsin minun puhelinta. B: Katso, ______ se on, sohvalla!
B is pointing out the phone to A.
🎉 Score : /4
Questions fréquentes
4 questionsYes! If you are looking for a friend in a crowd and see them, you can say 'Siinä hän on!' (There he/she is!).
'Tuossa' is often used for things very close to the person you are talking to. 'Siinä' is more general for a spot you are both looking at.
Yes, in casual conversation, just pointing and saying 'Siinä!' is very common.
In spoken Finnish, 'se' is used for both people and things. 'Hän' is formal.
Expressions liées
Tässä se on
similarHere it is
Siellä se on
similarThere it is (far)
Se on siinä
synonymThat's it / It's there
Siinähän se
builds onThere it is (as expected)
Tuossa se on
similarThere it is (pointing)
