Signification
A reply is received.
Contexte culturel
Finns value 'vastausaika' (response time). In business, a reply is expected within 24 hours. If it doesn't 'come,' it's polite to send a brief 'I'm busy' note. On Finnish social media, 'vastaus' can refer to a 'comment' on a post. 'Tulla vastaus' means someone commented on your thread. The 'Hallintolaki' (Administrative Act) dictates when a 'vastaus' must 'tulla' from the government to a citizen. If you ask a Finn a question in person, they may pause for several seconds. The 'vastaus' is 'coming'—don't interrupt the silence!
The Negative Rule
Always use 'vastausta' (partitive) when saying the answer hasn't come. This is the #1 mistake at B1 level.
Polite Waiting
If you are waiting for a reply, use 'vastausta odotellessa' (while waiting for the answer) to sound patient and natural.
Signification
A reply is received.
The Negative Rule
Always use 'vastausta' (partitive) when saying the answer hasn't come. This is the #1 mistake at B1 level.
Polite Waiting
If you are waiting for a reply, use 'vastausta odotellessa' (while waiting for the answer) to sound patient and natural.
Teste-toi
Fill in the correct form of 'vastaus' (vastaus or vastausta).
Minulle ei tullut _________.
In a negative sentence, we use the partitive case.
Which sentence is correct?
How do you say 'I got a reply to the email'?
The target (email) is in the Illative case, and the answer 'comes' to it.
Complete the dialogue.
A: Onko kuulunut mitään? B: Ei, sieltä ei ole vielä _________.
The perfect tense negative 'ei ole tullut' requires the partitive 'vastausta'.
🎉 Score : /3
Aides visuelles
Banque d exercices
3 exercicesMinulle ei tullut _________.
In a negative sentence, we use the partitive case.
How do you say 'I got a reply to the email'?
The target (email) is in the Illative case, and the answer 'comes' to it.
A: Onko kuulunut mitään? B: Ei, sieltä ei ole vielä _________.
The perfect tense negative 'ei ole tullut' requires the partitive 'vastausta'.
🎉 Score : /3
Questions fréquentes
10 questionsYes, but it's more formal. 'Tuli' is much more common in daily life.
In 'Vastaus tuli,' it's nominative. In 'Sain vastauksen,' it's genitive/accusative.
Not usually. For a call, we say 'hän soitti takaisin' (he called back).
Use the plural: 'Vastauksia tuli paljon.'
No, it is standard neutral Finnish used in all settings.
Odotan, että vastaus tulee.
Yes! 'Tuliko vastaus mieleen?' (Did the answer come to mind?)
Because you are the recipient/beneficiary, which requires the Allative case.
Almost. 'Ei kuulu' implies you are listening for it or it's overdue.
Yes, it's a perfect way to talk about the future.
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vastata
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vastausta vailla
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kuulua vastausta
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