Signification
Something one did not know before.
Contexte culturel
Finns value 'tieto' (knowledge) highly. Admitting you don't know something is seen as honest, not weak. This phrase is the perfect tool for that honesty. In Finnish offices, hierarchy is flat. Even a boss can say this to a subordinate without losing face. Finnish news often uses this to remain objective when reporting on what officials knew or didn't know. In Finnish universities, this phrase is used to highlight the novelty of research findings.
Use 'Täysin' for Impact
If you want to sound really surprised, add 'täysin' (completely) before 'uutena'. It makes you sound more engaged.
Don't forget the -na
The Essive case is what makes this phrase work. Without it, the sentence is grammatically broken.
Signification
Something one did not know before.
Use 'Täysin' for Impact
If you want to sound really surprised, add 'täysin' (completely) before 'uutena'. It makes you sound more engaged.
Don't forget the -na
The Essive case is what makes this phrase work. Without it, the sentence is grammatically broken.
Honesty is Key
Don't be afraid to use this with your boss. In Finland, it's better to admit you don't know than to pretend you do.
Teste-toi
Fill in the missing words in the correct case.
Tämä päätös tuli minulle ______ ______.
The phrase requires the Essive case (-na) for both words.
Which sentence is the most professional way to say 'I didn't know that'?
Valitse asiallisin vaihtoehto:
This is the standard professional/consultative expression.
Complete the dialogue.
A: Tiesitkö, että kokous on peruttu? B: En, se ______ ______ ______ ______.
The verb 'tuli' and the Allative 'minulle' complete the idiom correctly.
Match the phrase to the situation.
Missä tilanteessa käytät ilmaisua 'tulla uutena tietona'?
The phrase is used for receiving new information.
🎉 Score : /4
Aides visuelles
Banque d exercices
4 exercicesTämä päätös tuli minulle ______ ______.
The phrase requires the Essive case (-na) for both words.
Valitse asiallisin vaihtoehto:
This is the standard professional/consultative expression.
A: Tiesitkö, että kokous on peruttu? B: En, se ______ ______ ______ ______.
The verb 'tuli' and the Allative 'minulle' complete the idiom correctly.
Missä tilanteessa käytät ilmaisua 'tulla uutena tietona'?
The phrase is used for receiving new information.
🎉 Score : /4
Questions fréquentes
4 questionsNo, you can't say a person 'tuli uutena tietona'. It only applies to facts or information.
Yes, but it might feel a bit formal. 'Tää oli uutta' is more common in casual texts.
Essive (-na) describes a state (it IS new info), while Translative (-ksi) describes a change (it BECOMES info). Since it arrives as info, we use Essive.
Usually no. Finns are quite literal. However, like any phrase, tone of voice can make it sarcastic.
Expressions liées
olla uutta
similarTo be new
tulla yllätyksenä
similarTo come as a surprise
kuulla ensimmäistä kertaa
similarTo hear for the first time
olla tiedossa
contrastTo be known
