Signification
Requesting goods or services.
Contexte culturel
Finns often use 'Wolt' or 'Foodora' for food delivery. In these apps, the phrase 'Tee tilaus' is the final step. It's a very modern, digital-first culture. In Finnish business, a 'tilaus' is often followed by a 'tilausvahvistus' (order confirmation). This is a crucial document for legal and accounting purposes. Magazine subscriptions are a huge part of Finnish culture. Many people 'tekevät tilauksen' for a year of 'Aku Ankka' (Donald Duck) for their children. When making an order in person, it's polite to start with 'Haluaisin...' (I would like...) rather than just 'Minä teen...' (I make...).
The 'n' rule
If you are finished, add an 'n': 'Tein tilaukseN'.
Not for people
Never use this to tell a person what to do. It's only for commerce!
Signification
Requesting goods or services.
The 'n' rule
If you are finished, add an 'n': 'Tein tilaukseN'.
Not for people
Never use this to tell a person what to do. It's only for commerce!
Restaurant tip
Just raising your hand and saying 'Tilaus?' is a bit rude. Use the full 'Haluaisimme tehdä tilauksen'.
Wolt culture
In Finland, 'Woltata' (to Wolt) is a common slang verb that replaces 'tehdä tilaus' for food delivery.
Teste-toi
Fill in the correct form of 'tilaus' (tilaus, tilauksen, or tilausta).
Olen juuri nyt tekemässä ______.
Because the action is ongoing ('olen tekemässä'), we use the partitive case.
Which sentence is correct for a completed action?
I made the order yesterday.
For a completed action in the past, the object 'tilaus' takes the genitive/accusative ending -n.
Complete the restaurant dialogue.
Tarjoilija: 'Oletteko valmiita?' Asiakas: 'Kyllä, haluaisimme ______.'
'Haluaisimme tehdä tilauksen' is the most natural and polite way to say you are ready to order.
Match the phrase to the situation.
You are on a website and the button is red.
'Tee tilaus' is the imperative form used on buttons to initiate the order.
🎉 Score : /4
Aides visuelles
Banque d exercices
4 exercicesOlen juuri nyt tekemässä ______.
Because the action is ongoing ('olen tekemässä'), we use the partitive case.
I made the order yesterday.
For a completed action in the past, the object 'tilaus' takes the genitive/accusative ending -n.
Tarjoilija: 'Oletteko valmiita?' Asiakas: 'Kyllä, haluaisimme ______.'
'Haluaisimme tehdä tilauksen' is the most natural and polite way to say you are ready to order.
You are on a website and the button is red.
'Tee tilaus' is the imperative form used on buttons to initiate the order.
🎉 Score : /4
Questions fréquentes
10 questions'Tilata' is the verb 'to order'. 'Tehdä tilaus' is 'to make an order'. They are mostly the same, but 'tehdä tilaus' is slightly more formal.
That's the partitive case. Use it for ongoing actions ('I am making...') or negative sentences ('I didn't make...').
Yes, you can say 'Tehdä taksitilaus', but usually people just say 'Tilata taksi'.
Yes, it is very professional. 'Haluaisin tehdä tilauksen seuraavista tuotteista...' is a perfect start.
Use 'peruuttaa tilaus'.
It means 'order confirmation'. You get it after you 'tehdä tilaus'.
Yes, 'tehdä tilaus' works for any digital subscription.
No, 'tilausta' is singular partitive. The plural would be 'tehdä tilauksia'.
No, it's a neutral commercial term. It doesn't sound aggressive.
It's your 'order number'. You'll need it if you have problems with your 'tilaus'.
Expressions liées
tilata
similarTo order (verb)
tilausvahvistus
builds onOrder confirmation
peruuttaa tilaus
contrastTo cancel an order/subscription
tilauslomake
specialized formOrder form
kestotilaus
specialized formContinuous subscription
