Signification
To attend a medical appointment.
Contexte culturel
The Finnish healthcare system is divided into public (terveyskeskus) and private (lääkäriasema). 'Tulla lääkäriin' is used for both, but the experience of 'coming' might differ—private clinics often have more 'hotel-like' lobbies. It is culturally acceptable and common to tell your employer 'Minun pitää tulla lääkäriin'. Health is prioritized, and you don't usually need to give specific details about why you are 'coming to the doctor'. In Finnish waiting rooms, silence is the norm. When you 'tulla lääkäriin', you check in (often at a kiosk) and sit quietly. Small talk with other patients is rare. Most appointments are now booked online. You might receive a text saying 'Tervetuloa lääkäriin' (Welcome to the doctor) with your time and room number.
The 'Into' Rule
Always remember the '-iin' ending. You are entering the doctor's sphere of influence!
Punctuality
In Finland, 'tulla lääkäriin' means being there 5-10 minutes early. Being 'on time' is sometimes considered late.
Signification
To attend a medical appointment.
The 'Into' Rule
Always remember the '-iin' ending. You are entering the doctor's sphere of influence!
Punctuality
In Finland, 'tulla lääkäriin' means being there 5-10 minutes early. Being 'on time' is sometimes considered late.
Using 'Lekuri'
In very casual Finnish, you can say 'tulla lekurille'. It's slangy and friendly.
Kela Card
When you 'tulla lääkäriin', always have your Kela card (social security) ready. It's the first thing they ask for.
Teste-toi
Fill in the correct form of the phrase.
Minun täytyy ______ ______ huomenna kello 10.
The phrase 'tulla lääkäriin' is the correct way to say you are attending an appointment.
Which sentence is the most natural for arriving at the clinic?
You are at the reception desk. What do you say?
'Tulin lääkäriin' (I came to the doctor) is the standard way to announce your arrival.
Complete the dialogue between a nurse and a patient.
Hoitaja: 'Pääsettekö ______ huomenna?' Potilas: 'Kyllä, tulen silloin.'
After the verb 'päästä', we use the third infinitive 'tulemaan'.
Match the phrase to the context.
Context: You are telling your friend you have a check-up.
While 'Käyn lääkärissä' is also possible, 'Tulen lääkäriin' specifically highlights the appointment you are going to attend.
🎉 Score : /4
Aides visuelles
Banque d exercices
4 exercicesMinun täytyy ______ ______ huomenna kello 10.
The phrase 'tulla lääkäriin' is the correct way to say you are attending an appointment.
You are at the reception desk. What do you say?
'Tulin lääkäriin' (I came to the doctor) is the standard way to announce your arrival.
Hoitaja: 'Pääsettekö ______ huomenna?' Potilas: 'Kyllä, tulen silloin.'
After the verb 'päästä', we use the third infinitive 'tulemaan'.
Context: You are telling your friend you have a check-up.
While 'Käyn lääkärissä' is also possible, 'Tulen lääkäriin' specifically highlights the appointment you are going to attend.
🎉 Score : /4
Questions fréquentes
12 questionsYes, but it's less common. 'Lääkäriin' refers to the appointment/place, while 'lääkärille' refers more to the person.
Use 'tulla' for the appointment time or arrival. Use 'mennä' for the act of leaving home to go there.
It is neutral. You can use it with friends, bosses, and doctors.
You can say 'Minulla on lääkäriaika' or 'Minun pitää tulla lääkäriin'.
No, Finnish doesn't have articles like 'a' or 'the'. Just 'lääkäriin'.
Then you say 'tulla hammaslääkäriin'.
Usually no. For the ER, use 'mennä päivystykseen'.
Yes, you can say 'tulla etälääkäriin'.
It is the Illative case, which indicates movement into a place.
Say 'Tulin lääkäriin eilen' or more commonly 'Kävin lääkärissä eilen'.
Both work, but 'lääkäriin' is more standard.
Usually, yes, but it can also be for a routine check-up or certificate.
Expressions liées
mennä lääkäriin
similarTo go to the doctor
käydä lääkärissä
similarTo visit the doctor
päästä lääkäriin
builds onTo get an appointment / To manage to see a doctor
hakeutua hoitoon
specialized formTo seek medical treatment
lääkärin vastaanotto
specialized formDoctor's reception/appointment
