Signification
Emphasizing the main point.
Contexte culturel
Finns use 'juttu' for almost anything. It's the ultimate linguistic Swiss Army knife. If you don't know the word for something, call it a 'juttu'. In startup culture, 'se juttu' is used to describe the Unique Selling Proposition (USP). It's the core value of the company. Tabloids like Ilta-Sanomat often use 'Tässä on se juttu' in headlines to bait clicks, promising a secret or a key detail. Younger generations use 'se juttu' to validate each other's style or music choices, often shortened to 'tää on se'.
The 'Se' Secret
If you want to sound like a local, always include 'se'. It adds a layer of 'cool' and 'definiteness' that 'Tämä on juttu' lacks.
Don't Overuse
If everything is 'se juttu', then nothing is. Save it for things that truly stand out.
Signification
Emphasizing the main point.
The 'Se' Secret
If you want to sound like a local, always include 'se'. It adds a layer of 'cool' and 'definiteness' that 'Tämä on juttu' lacks.
Don't Overuse
If everything is 'se juttu', then nothing is. Save it for things that truly stand out.
Agreeing
You can just say 'Se on se juttu' to agree with someone's complex explanation. It shows you've understood the core point.
Shorten it
In Helsinki, say 'Tää on se juttu' to sound 100% native.
Teste-toi
Fill in the missing word to complete the phrase.
Tämä on ___ juttu.
The word 'se' is required to make the 'juttu' definite and emphasize its importance.
Which phrase would you use to say 'This is the trend right now'?
Miten sanot 'This is the trend'?
'Tämä on se juttu' is the standard way to highlight a trend.
Match the situation to the correct use of the phrase.
You finally find the key to your house. What do you say?
For literal physical objects that were lost, 'Tässä se on' (Here it is) is more natural than 'Tämä on se juttu'.
Complete the dialogue.
A: Miksi kaikki ostavat tätä kahvia? B: Koska se on nyt ___ ___.
In the context of why everyone is buying something, 'se juttu' refers to it being a trend.
🎉 Score : /4
Aides visuelles
Banque d exercices
4 exercicesTämä on ___ juttu.
The word 'se' is required to make the 'juttu' definite and emphasize its importance.
Miten sanot 'This is the trend'?
'Tämä on se juttu' is the standard way to highlight a trend.
You finally find the key to your house. What do you say?
For literal physical objects that were lost, 'Tässä se on' (Here it is) is more natural than 'Tämä on se juttu'.
A: Miksi kaikki ostavat tätä kahvia? B: Koska se on nyt ___ ___.
In the context of why everyone is buying something, 'se juttu' refers to it being a trend.
🎉 Score : /4
Questions fréquentes
10 questionsNot exactly. It's very informal and common in speech, but it's a standard Finnish word. It's just very versatile.
Yes, if you are talking about a specific skill or a trend in your industry, but don't overdo it. 'Tämä on se juttu, jota osaan parhaiten' is fine.
'Asia' is more formal and concrete (a matter/fact). 'Juttu' is more informal and can mean a story, a thing, or a trend.
Spoken Finnish uses 'se' (it/that) and 'ne' (they/those) to function as definite articles, even though they aren't used that way in formal writing.
Yes, but it sounds like you are pointing out a specific fact in a textbook rather than something cool or interesting.
Use 'Nämä ovat ne jutut' (These are the things).
Not at all. It's very friendly and engaging.
No, you wouldn't say 'Hän on se juttu' unless you mean they are the 'big thing' (like a celebrity). Usually, it's for concepts or objects.
It means 'one's own thing' or a personal passion/hobby.
Yes, from Helsinki to Lapland, everyone understands and uses this phrase.
Expressions liées
Se on siinä
similarThat's it / Goal!
Iso juttu
builds onA big deal
Oma juttu
specialized formOne's own thing / passion
Sama juttu
similarSame thing / Me too
Pieni juttu
contrastA small thing / No big deal
