Signification
Having a good relationship with someone.
Contexte culturel
Finns value 'pärjääminen' (coping/managing). To say you 'tulla toimeen' with someone is a sign of maturity and social stability. In Finnish offices, 'tulla toimeen' implies you are a reliable colleague who doesn't cause drama, which is highly valued over being 'charismatic'. The term 'toimeentulo' is the root for social assistance (toimeentulotuki), showing how deeply the concept of 'managing' is embedded in the state system. Because Finns are often reserved, 'tulla toimeen' can sometimes mean 'we don't talk much, but we don't fight', which is considered a positive relationship.
The 'Kanssa' Rule
Always remember that if there's a person involved, you need 'kanssa'. Without it, you're talking about money!
Not for Romance
Don't use this to tell someone you love them. It sounds like you're saying 'You're okay to live with'.
Signification
Having a good relationship with someone.
The 'Kanssa' Rule
Always remember that if there's a person involved, you need 'kanssa'. Without it, you're talking about money!
Not for Romance
Don't use this to tell someone you love them. It sounds like you're saying 'You're okay to live with'.
Adverb Power
Add 'loistavasti' (brilliantly) or 'toimeen ja puoli' (slang: really well) to sound more native.
Teste-toi
Fill in the correct form of the verb 'tulla'.
Minä ______ toimeen äitini kanssa.
The subject is 'Minä' (I), so the verb must be in the 1st person singular.
Which sentence means 'We get along well'?
Valitse oikea lause:
'Tulla toimeen' is the fixed expression for getting along.
Match the Finnish phrase with its English meaning.
Yhdistä parit:
These are the primary meanings and related phrases.
Complete the dialogue.
A: Tuleeko Pekka toimeen uuden pomon kanssa? B: Ei, he ______ huonosti toimeen.
The subject is 'he' (they - Pekka and the boss), so the verb is 3rd person plural.
In which situation would you use 'tulla toimeen'?
Valitse tilanne:
'Tulla toimeen' is used for social relationships.
🎉 Score : /5
Aides visuelles
Banque d exercices
5 exercicesMinä ______ toimeen äitini kanssa.
The subject is 'Minä' (I), so the verb must be in the 1st person singular.
Valitse oikea lause:
'Tulla toimeen' is the fixed expression for getting along.
Associez chaque element a gauche avec son pair a droite :
These are the primary meanings and related phrases.
A: Tuleeko Pekka toimeen uuden pomon kanssa? B: Ei, he ______ huonosti toimeen.
The subject is 'he' (they - Pekka and the boss), so the verb is 3rd person plural.
Valitse tilanne:
'Tulla toimeen' is used for social relationships.
🎉 Score : /5
Questions fréquentes
10 questionsIt is neutral. You can use it in a job interview or with friends.
Yes! 'Tulen toimeen kissani kanssa' is perfectly natural.
'Tulla toimeen' is more about social harmony, while 'pärjätä' is more about surviving or succeeding in a task.
En tule toimeen hänen kanssaan.
No, usually only for people, animals, or money.
No, if you don't add 'hyvin', it just means you manage or function okay. To be positive, add 'hyvin'.
It is a noun meaning 'livelihood' or 'income'.
Rarely. It's almost always used with a specific subject (I, you, we).
Yes, it means 'to manage without'. E.g., 'Tulen toimeen ilman kahvia' (I manage without coffee).
Yes, but 'tulla juttuun' is more about having good conversations.
Expressions liées
tulla juttuun
synonymTo get along (literally 'to come into talk')
pärjätä
similarTo manage / to cope
sopia yhteen
similarTo fit together
toimeentulo
builds onLivelihood / income
ottaa toimi
specialized formTo take action
