Signification
Doing things in a specific sequence.
Contexte culturel
Finns are world-class queuers. 'Yksi kerrallaan' is a social contract. Cutting in line or trying to push through is seen as a major character flaw. Similar to Finland, Japan values orderly sequencing. The concept of 'one at a time' is tied to respect for others' space and turns. The British 'queue' is legendary. While they use 'one by one', the cultural weight of waiting your turn is very similar to the Finnish 'yksi kerrallaan'. In some Mediterranean cultures, queuing can be more fluid. A Finn saying 'yksi kerrallaan' in these contexts might be perceived as overly rigid or bossy.
The Suffix Secret
Remember that '-an' at the end of 'kerrallaan' is your best friend. It never changes, no matter who you are talking about!
Don't say 'Yksi kerralla'
While it sounds almost right, it's a common 'foreigner' mistake. Adding that extra '-an' makes you sound like a pro.
Signification
Doing things in a specific sequence.
The Suffix Secret
Remember that '-an' at the end of 'kerrallaan' is your best friend. It never changes, no matter who you are talking about!
Don't say 'Yksi kerralla'
While it sounds almost right, it's a common 'foreigner' mistake. Adding that extra '-an' makes you sound like a pro.
Patience is a Virtue
Using this phrase in Finland shows you value order and respect others' turns. It's a very 'Finnish' thing to say.
Teste-toi
Täytä puuttuva sana oikeassa muodossa.
Lapset saivat ottaa karkkia vain yksi _______.
The fixed expression is 'yksi kerrallaan'.
Mikä lause on luonnollisin?
Haluatko ratkaista kaikki ongelmat heti?
The expression 'yksi kerrallaan' is fixed and does not change based on the person.
Täydennä keskustelu.
A: Täällä on hirveä ryysis! B: Rauhoitutaanko ja mennään ovesta _______?
In a 'ryysis' (crowd/crush), the solution is to go one by one.
🎉 Score : /3
Aides visuelles
Banque d exercices
3 exercicesLapset saivat ottaa karkkia vain yksi _______.
The fixed expression is 'yksi kerrallaan'.
Haluatko ratkaista kaikki ongelmat heti?
The expression 'yksi kerrallaan' is fixed and does not change based on the person.
A: Täällä on hirveä ryysis! B: Rauhoitutaanko ja mennään ovesta _______?
In a 'ryysis' (crowd/crush), the solution is to go one by one.
🎉 Score : /3
Questions fréquentes
10 questionsYes! You can use any number. 'Kaksi kerrallaan' means 'two at a time'.
'Yksi kerrallaan' is the standard modern form. 'Kerrallansa' is older or dialectal.
Yes, it's perfect for people. 'Ihmiset tulivat yksi kerrallaan'.
It's neutral. You can use it with your boss or your kids.
The opposite is 'kaikki kerralla' (all at once) or 'yhtä aikaa' (at the same time).
It's the adessive case ending '-lla'. The double 'l' is crucial for correct pronunciation.
Absolutely. It shows you are organized and methodical.
Not necessarily, but 'yksitellen' is often used when you are counting or inspecting items individually.
You can say 'yks kerrallaa' (dropping the final 'i' and 'n').
Yes, 'kerta' means time/occasion, so it's fundamentally a temporal expression.
Expressions liées
yksitellen
synonymOne by one
vuorotellen
similarTaking turns
yhtä aikaa
contrastAt the same time
vähitellen
builds onGradually
