Signification
The desire to have or do something.
Contexte culturel
Finns often use 'tehdä mieli' to avoid sounding too demanding. It's a way to express a wish while leaving room for others to disagree. The phrase is most frequently used with 'kahvi' (coffee). It's almost a social ritual to ask if someone 'feels like' coffee. On Finnish Instagram, you'll see 'Mielitekoja' as a heading for food pictures or travel wishlists. In a Finnish office, someone might say 'Nyt tekisi mieli pitää tauko' to suggest a break collectively.
The 'My' Rule
Always start with 'Minun' (My). Think of it as 'My mind makes...'. This prevents the 'Minä teen' mistake.
Partitive Power
Don't forget the partitive! It's almost always 'kahvia', 'teetä', 'olutta', never the basic form.
Signification
The desire to have or do something.
The 'My' Rule
Always start with 'Minun' (My). Think of it as 'My mind makes...'. This prevents the 'Minä teen' mistake.
Partitive Power
Don't forget the partitive! It's almost always 'kahvia', 'teetä', 'olutta', never the basic form.
Politeness Hack
Use the conditional 'tekisi mieli' when asking a boss or a stranger. It sounds much softer.
Teste-toi
Fill in the correct form of the person (Genitive).
_______ tekee mieli jäätelöä. (I)
The person must be in the Genitive case: Minun.
Choose the correct verb form for the past tense.
Eilen minun _______ mieli pitsaa.
'Teki' is the 3rd person singular past tense of 'tehdä'.
Complete the dialogue.
A: Tekeekö sinun mieli kahvia? B: Ei kiitos, minun tekee mieli _______.
The object of 'tehdä mieli' must be in the partitive case: teetä.
Match the feeling to the phrase.
You are very tired and want to go to bed.
'Nukkua' means to sleep.
🎉 Score : /4
Aides visuelles
Banque d exercices
4 exercices_______ tekee mieli jäätelöä. (I)
The person must be in the Genitive case: Minun.
Eilen minun _______ mieli pitsaa.
'Teki' is the 3rd person singular past tense of 'tehdä'.
A: Tekeekö sinun mieli kahvia? B: Ei kiitos, minun tekee mieli _______.
The object of 'tehdä mieli' must be in the partitive case: teetä.
You are very tired and want to go to bed.
'Nukkua' means to sleep.
🎉 Score : /4
Questions fréquentes
12 questionsIt's rare and can sound a bit objectifying or overly playful. Use 'haluta' for people.
'Haluta' is a general 'to want'. 'Tehdä mieli' is a specific, often sudden craving or mood.
It is used in some dialects, but 'Minun tekee mieli' is the standard and most common form.
Simply say 'Ei tee mieli'.
Yes, 'Minun teki mieli' (I felt like).
No, it can mean mind, mood, or opinion depending on the context.
It's neutral. You can use it with friends, family, and in most professional settings.
Usually the partitive case (e.g., vettä, leipää).
It's very suggestive/sexual. Use with caution!
No, 'mieli' stays singular even if 'we' feel like something.
Mitä sinun tekee mieli?
'Himottaa' is much stronger, like a 'lust' for something.
Expressions liées
haluta
similarto want
himoita
specialized formto crave/lust
mieliteko
builds ona craving
olla mielessä
similarto have on one's mind
maistua
contrastto taste like / to feel like eating
