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B1 noun 6 min de lecture

kriisi

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Explication kriisi in your Level:
At the A1 level, you only need to know that 'kriisi' means 'crisis.' You might use it in very simple sentences like 'Tämä on kriisi' (This is a crisis). It is a helpful word because it sounds very similar to the English word, making it easy to remember. You will mostly hear it in news headlines or very clear, slow speech. At this stage, focus on the basic pronunciation—ensure you make that 'ii' sound nice and long. You don't need to worry about complex grammar yet, just recognize the word when you see it in a newspaper or hear it on TV. It is a 'global' word that exists in many languages, so it is a great 'anchor' word for your Finnish vocabulary. Try to associate it with an emergency or a big problem. Even at A1, knowing this word helps you understand the gravity of a situation when someone uses it in a conversation.
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At the A2 level, you should start using 'kriisi' in basic compound words. You might learn 'ruokakriisi' (food crisis) or 'vesikriisi' (water crisis). You can also start using it with simple verbs like 'on' (is) or 'tulee' (comes). For example, 'Nyt on iso kriisi' (Now there is a big crisis). You will begin to notice the word in different cases, like 'kriisissä' (in a crisis). At this level, you should be able to describe a simple problem using the word. You might also start to understand that 'kriisi' isn't just for big global events, but can be for small things too, like 'perhekriisi' (family crisis). Practice saying the word in the partitive case 'kriisiä' when you are using it with numbers or in negative sentences, such as 'Meillä ei ole kriisiä' (We don't have a crisis). This level is about expanding the contexts in which you can recognize and use the word.
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At the B1 level, you are expected to use 'kriisi' in more complex sentences and understand its role in Finnish society. You should be comfortable with compound words like 'identiteettikriisi' (identity crisis) and 'talouskriisi' (economic crisis). You can discuss how a crisis affects people or the environment. You might use phrases like 'kriisin aikana' (during the crisis) or 'selvitä kriisistä' (to survive/get through a crisis). You understand that 'kriisi' often implies a need for a solution. At this level, you should also be aware of the word's connection to crisis management ('kriisinhallinta'). You can express opinions about crises, for example: 'Mielestäni ilmastokriisi on vakava asia' (In my opinion, the climate crisis is a serious matter). Your grammar should be more accurate, correctly applying cases like the genitive and illative when talking about the causes and consequences of a crisis.
At the B2 level, you can use 'kriisi' to engage in detailed discussions about political, social, and psychological issues. You understand the nuance between 'kriisi' and its synonyms like 'ahdinko' or 'hätätila.' You can use the word idiomatically and understand its metaphorical uses. You might discuss 'kriisiviestintä' (crisis communication) or 'kriisipsykologia' (crisis psychology) in a professional or academic context. Your ability to conjugate the word in all cases should be fluent. You can write essays or give presentations where 'kriisi' is a central theme, using it to describe complex cause-and-effect relationships. For example, 'Kriisi paljasti yhteiskunnan heikoimmat kohdat' (The crisis revealed the weakest points of society). You are also sensitive to the tone of the word, knowing when it is being used to exaggerate or when it truly reflects a dire situation.
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At the C1 level, your use of 'kriisi' is sophisticated and precise. You can analyze the rhetorical use of the word in political discourse and media. You understand how the term can be used to frame certain events as 'crises' to justify emergency measures. You are familiar with academic terms like 'kriisiteoria' (crisis theory) and can debate the philosophical implications of a 'pysyvä kriisi' (permanent crisis). You can use the word in high-level professional writing, such as reports or policy recommendations. Your command of compound words is extensive, and you can even create your own logical compounds if needed. You understand the historical weight of the word in a Finnish context, such as its association with the 1990s recession, and you can use this cultural knowledge to add depth to your conversations and writing.
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At the C2 level, you have a near-native grasp of 'kriisi' and its place in the Finnish language. You can use the word with absolute precision in any context, from legal documents to poetic literature. You understand the subtle connotations it carries in different dialects or registers. You can effortlessly switch between formal 'kriisi' and more informal or slang terms for trouble. You are able to critique the use of the word in media, identifying when it is used for 'kriisinhuuto' (a cry of crisis/alarmism). Your understanding of the word is not just linguistic but also deeply cultural and historical. You can participate in high-level debates about 'kriisinhallintastrategiat' (crisis management strategies) or the 'eksistentiaalinen kriisi' (existential crisis) of modern humanity with the same ease as a native speaker. The word 'kriisi' is a flexible tool in your vast vocabulary, used to convey exact shades of meaning.
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Entraîne-toi Exemples Notes et astuces

kriisi en 30 secondes

  • Kriisi means crisis, a turning point or a period of intense difficulty requiring a resolution.
  • It is a versatile noun used in political, economic, environmental, and deeply personal contexts.
  • In Finnish, it frequently forms compound words like talouskriisi (economic crisis) or identiteettikriisi (identity crisis).
  • Grammatically, it is an 'i-type' noun, and its pronunciation requires a long 'ii' sound in the first syllable.

The Finnish word kriisi is a versatile noun that mirrors the English concept of a 'crisis.' It refers to a decisive moment, a turning point, or a period of intense difficulty, trouble, or danger. In the Finnish language, this word is used across a wide spectrum of contexts, ranging from global geopolitical instabilities to deeply personal psychological transitions. Understanding kriisi requires recognizing that it implies a state of imbalance where the old ways of functioning are no longer sufficient, and a resolution—whether positive or negative—is imminent. In Finnish society, which values stability and 'sisu' (perseverance), the term is often used to mobilize collective action or to describe the gravity of a situation that requires immediate attention and structural change.

Societal Context
In Finnish media, you will frequently encounter kriisi in headlines regarding the economy, such as 'talouskriisi' (economic crisis), or the environment, like 'ilmastokriisi' (climate crisis). It signals a situation that has moved beyond a mere problem into a state of emergency.
Personal Context
On an individual level, kriisi describes life transitions. For example, 'identiteettikriisi' (identity crisis) or 'keski-iän kriisi' (mid-life crisis) are common expressions used to describe internal turmoil and the search for new meaning.
Etymological Nuance
While the word is a loanword, it has been fully integrated into Finnish grammar. It follows the 'i-type' declension, making it easy to conjugate once you understand the basic patterns of Finnish noun cases.

Maailma on tällä hetkellä suuren energiakriisin keskellä, mikä vaikuttaa hintoihin kaikkialla. (The world is currently in the midst of a major energy kriisi, which affects prices everywhere.)

Hän koki vakavan henkisen kriisin menetettyään työpaikkansa yllättäen. (He experienced a serious mental kriisi after losing his job unexpectedly.)

Hallitus kokoontui neuvottelemaan, kuinka poliittinen kriisi voitaisiin ratkaista. (The government gathered to negotiate how the political kriisi could be resolved.)

Meidän on toimittava nyt, jotta vältämme humanitaarisen kriisin alueella. (We must act now to avoid a humanitarian kriisi in the area.)

Yrityksen viestintäosasto hoiti kriisin ammattimaisesti ja nopeasti. (The company's communications department handled the kriisi professionally and quickly.)

Using kriisi correctly in Finnish involves understanding its case endings and how it functions as a building block for complex thoughts. Because it ends in 'i', it is a relatively stable word, but it undergoes changes in cases like the partitive (kriisiä) and the genitive (kriisin). When you are talking about being 'in' a crisis, you use the inessive case: kriisissä. If you are moving 'into' a crisis, use the illative: kriisiin.

The Partitive Case
Use 'kriisiä' when the action is ongoing or when expressing an indefinite amount. For example, 'Emme halua uutta kriisiä' (We do not want a new crisis).
The Genitive Case
Use 'kriisin' to show possession or connection. For example, 'Kriisin syyt ovat moninaiset' (The causes of the crisis are multifaceted).

On tärkeää säilyttää maltti kriisin aikana. (It is important to remain calm during a crisis.)

In professional settings, the word is often paired with verbs like 'hallita' (to manage), 'ratkaista' (to resolve), or 'ehkäistä' (to prevent). A 'kriisinhallinta' (crisis management) operation is a common term in both corporate and military Finnish. Notice how 'kriisi' becomes 'kriisin-' when it is the first part of a compound word indicating 'of a crisis'.

Suomi osallistuu kansainväliseen kriisinhallintaan. (Finland participates in international crisis management.)

Tämä kriisi on opettanut meille paljon kärsivällisyydestä. (This crisis has taught us a lot about patience.)

The word kriisi is inescapable in modern Finnish life. You will hear it on the evening news (Uutiset), read it in the 'Helsingin Sanomat' newspaper, and discuss it in workplace meetings. It is a word of gravity, used when a situation has moved beyond the routine. In Finland, there is a strong cultural emphasis on 'kriisinkestävyys' (crisis resilience), which refers to the ability of the society or an individual to withstand and recover from shocks.

In a work environment, if a project is failing, a manager might say, 'Meillä on nyt käsissämme pieni kriisi' (We have a small crisis on our hands). In a personal context, friends might support each other by saying, 'Kriisit kuuluvat elämään' (Crises are a part of life), suggesting that while difficult, they are also opportunities for growth. The word is not always negative; in some academic or philosophical contexts, a kriisi is seen as a necessary catalyst for evolution.

Uutisissa puhutaan jatkuvasti globaalista kriisistä. (The news constantly talks about a global crisis.)

One of the most common mistakes English speakers make is forgetting that Finnish uses compound words for specific types of crises. Instead of saying 'kriisi taloudessa' (a crisis in the economy), you should say 'talouskriisi'. Another error involves the vowel length. Pronouncing it as 'krisi' (short i) instead of 'kriisi' (long i) can make the word unrecognizable or sound like a different, non-existent word.

Case usage is another hurdle. Beginners often use the nominative 'kriisi' when the partitive 'kriisiä' is required by the verb. For instance, after negative verbs, you must use the partitive: 'En näe tässä mitään kriisiä' (I don't see any crisis here).

Incorrect Vowel Length
Saying 'krisi' instead of 'kriisi'. The double 'i' is crucial for the rhythm of the word.
Missing Compound Forms
Saying 'identiteetti kriisi' as two words. In Finnish, it must be written as one word: 'identiteettikriisi'.

While kriisi is the most direct translation for 'crisis,' Finnish offers several synonyms depending on the severity and nature of the situation. Understanding these nuances will help you choose the right word for the right moment.

Hätätila
This means 'state of emergency'. It is more formal and legalistic than 'kriisi'. Use this when official measures are being taken.
Ahdinko
This translates to 'distress' or 'plight'. It is more emotional and personal. You might describe a family in financial 'ahdinko'.
Selkkaus
This means 'conflict' or 'skirmish'. It is often used for diplomatic or military incidents that haven't yet escalated into a full-scale 'kriisi'.

How Formal Is It?

Le savais-tu ?

In medical history, the 'crisis' was the point in a disease where the patient either began to recover or took a turn for the worse. Finnish still uses the word in this 'turning point' sense.

Guide de prononciation

UK /ˈkriːsi/
US /ˈkriːsi/
The primary stress is always on the first syllable: KRI-isi.
Rime avec
siisi tiisi viisi riisi liisi fiisi piisi friisi
Erreurs fréquentes
  • Pronouncing the first 'i' as short (krisi).
  • Using an English 'r' instead of a Finnish rolled 'r'.
  • Stress on the second syllable.
  • Pronouncing the 's' as a 'z'.
  • Aspirating the 'k' too heavily.

Niveau de difficulté

Lecture 2/5

Easy to recognize because of its similarity to English.

Écriture 3/5

Requires knowledge of case endings and compound word rules.

Expression orale 3/5

Long vowel 'ii' must be pronounced correctly.

Écoute 2/5

Clear and distinct word in speech.

Quoi apprendre ensuite

Prérequis

ongelma vaikea apu hätä tila

Apprends ensuite

katastrofi hallinta ratkaisu vaikutus syy

Avancé

systeemi resilienssi eskalaatio paradigma diskurssi

Grammaire à connaître

i-declension

kriisi -> kriisin (genitive), kriisiä (partitive)

Compound Words

talous + kriisi = talouskriisi

Inessive Case

Olemme kriisissä (We are in a crisis).

Illative Case

Ajautua kriisiin (To drift into a crisis).

Partitive with Negative Verbs

Ei ole kriisiä (There is no crisis).

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Exemples par niveau

1

Tämä on iso kriisi.

This is a big crisis.

Basic subject-verb-complement structure.

2

Missä on kriisi?

Where is the crisis?

Interrogative sentence with an adverb of place.

3

Se ei ole kriisi.

It is not a crisis.

Negative sentence with the nominative case.

4

Apua, tämä on kriisi!

Help, this is a crisis!

Exclamatory sentence.

5

Onko tämä kriisi?

Is this a crisis?

Question formed with the -ko suffix.

6

Meillä on pieni kriisi.

We have a small crisis.

Possessive structure (Meillä on...).

7

Kriisi on täällä.

The crisis is here.

Simple locative sentence.

8

Lue uutinen kriisistä.

Read the news about the crisis.

Imperative verb with the elative case (-sta).

1

Maassa on talouskriisi.

There is an economic crisis in the country.

Compound word 'talouskriisi' used in an existential sentence.

2

Hänellä on identiteettikriisi.

He/she has an identity crisis.

Compound word 'identiteettikriisi'.

3

Vältämme suurta kriisiä.

We are avoiding a great crisis.

Verb 'välttää' requires the partitive case 'kriisiä'.

4

Kriisi alkoi eilen.

The crisis started yesterday.

Past tense verb 'alkoi'.

5

Puhumme tästä kriisistä.

We are talking about this crisis.

Verb 'puhua' requires the elative case (-stä).

6

Kriisi on ohi pian.

The crisis will be over soon.

Adverb 'pian' indicating future time.

7

Miten kriisi ratkaistaan?

How is the crisis resolved?

Passive voice 'ratkaistaan'.

8

Tämä on energiakriisi.

This is an energy crisis.

Compound word 'energiakriisi'.

1

Kriisin aikana on tärkeää auttaa muita.

During the crisis, it is important to help others.

Genitive case 'kriisin' with the postposition 'aikana'.

2

Yritys selvisi vaikeasta kriisistä.

The company survived a difficult crisis.

Verb 'selvitä' requires the elative case (-stä).

3

Meidän täytyy estää uusi kriisi.

We must prevent a new crisis.

Necessive structure 'meidän täytyy'.

4

Kriisi vaikutti kaikkiin ihmisiin.

The crisis affected all people.

Verb 'vaikuttaa' requires the illative case (-iin).

5

Hän kirjoitti kirjan kriisistä.

He/she wrote a book about the crisis.

Elative case for the topic of a book.

6

Kriisi voi johtaa muutokseen.

A crisis can lead to change.

Verb 'johtaa' requires the illative case (-en).

7

Oletko valmis seuraavaan kriisiin?

Are you ready for the next crisis?

Adjective 'valmis' with the illative case (-iin).

8

Kriisi syveni vuoden loppua kohden.

The crisis deepened towards the end of the year.

Reflexive/intransitive verb 'syventyä'.

1

Kriisinhallinta on monimutkaista työtä.

Crisis management is complex work.

Compound word 'kriisinhallinta' as a subject.

2

Poliittinen kriisi horjuttaa hallitusta.

The political crisis is destabilizing the government.

Transitive verb 'horjuttaa'.

3

Kriisi pakotti meidät uudistumaan.

The crisis forced us to renew ourselves.

Verb 'pakottaa' with the illative of the third infinitive.

4

Hän analysoi kriisin seurauksia.

He/she analyzed the consequences of the crisis.

Genitive 'kriisin' modifying 'seurauksia'.

5

Kriisi on paljastanut rakenteellisia ongelmia.

The crisis has revealed structural problems.

Perfect tense 'on paljastanut'.

6

Emme voi sivuuttaa tätä kriisiä.

We cannot ignore this crisis.

Partitive case with a negative modal verb.

7

Kriisi vaatii nopeita päätöksiä.

The crisis requires quick decisions.

Verb 'vaatia' with an object in the plural partitive.

8

Kriisi on vaikuttanut globaaleihin markkinoihin.

The crisis has affected global markets.

Plural illative case 'markkinoihin'.

1

Kriisiviestinnän merkitys korostuu tällaisina aikoina.

The importance of crisis communication is emphasized in times like these.

Compound genitive 'kriisiviestinnän'.

2

Kriisi on luonteeltaan systeeminen.

The crisis is systemic in nature.

Essive-like construction 'luonteeltaan'.

3

Tämä kriisi on toiminut katalyyttinä muutokselle.

This crisis has acted as a catalyst for change.

Essive case 'katalyyttinä'.

4

Kriisi on koetellut kansakunnan yhtenäisyyttä.

The crisis has tested the nation's unity.

Verb 'koetella' (to test/try).

5

Kriisin pitkittyminen aiheuttaa epävarmuutta.

The prolongation of the crisis causes uncertainty.

Verbal noun 'pitkittyminen'.

6

Hän tarkasteli kriisiä filosofisesta näkökulmasta.

He/she examined the crisis from a philosophical perspective.

Elative case for perspective 'näkökulmasta'.

7

Kriisi on kärjistynyt viime viikkoina.

The crisis has escalated in recent weeks.

Reflexive verb 'kärjistyä'.

8

Meidän on varauduttava mahdollisiin kriiseihin.

We must prepare for possible crises.

Plural illative 'kriiseihin'.

1

Kriisi on paljastanut modernin yhteiskunnan haurauden.

The crisis has exposed the fragility of modern society.

Abstract noun 'haurauden' in the genitive.

2

Kriisinhallintastrategiat vaativat jatkuvaa päivittämistä.

Crisis management strategies require constant updating.

Long compound word 'kriisinhallintastrategiat'.

3

Eksistentiaalinen kriisi voi olla hedelmällinen maaperä luovuudelle.

An existential crisis can be fertile ground for creativity.

Metaphorical use of 'maaperä'.

4

Kriisi on integroitunut osaksi jokapäiväistä diskurssia.

The crisis has become integrated as part of everyday discourse.

Transliterated loanword 'diskurssia'.

5

Kriisi ilmentää vallitsevan järjestelmän valuvikoja.

The crisis manifests the casting flaws of the prevailing system.

Idiomatic term 'valuvikoja'.

6

Kriisin eskaloituminen oli ennalta arvattavissa.

The escalation of the crisis was foreseeable.

Passive potential-like structure 'arvattavissa'.

7

Hän pohti kriisin ontologista olemusta.

He/she pondered the ontological essence of the crisis.

Academic adjective 'ontologista'.

8

Kriisi on sumentanut rajan poikkeustilan ja normaaliuden välillä.

The crisis has blurred the line between the state of exception and normalcy.

Perfect tense with a complex object.

Collocations courantes

syvä kriisi
hallita kriisiä
ajautua kriisiin
ratkaista kriisi
kriisin seuraukset
kriisin puhkeaminen
aiheuttaa kriisi
selvitä kriisistä
globaali kriisi
henkilökohtainen kriisi

Phrases Courantes

kriisin keskellä

— In the middle of a crisis.

Olemme kriisin keskellä juuri nyt.

kriisistä kriisiin

— From one crisis to another.

Maa on kulkenut kriisistä kriisiin.

kriisin partaalla

— On the brink of a crisis.

Talous on kriisin partaalla.

kriisin siemenet

— The seeds of a crisis.

Tässä päätöksessä ovat kriisin siemenet.

kriisin laukeaminen

— The triggering or resolution of a crisis.

Kriisin laukeaminen toi helpotusta.

kriisin kärjistyminen

— The escalation of a crisis.

Kriisin kärjistyminen johti lakkoon.

kriisin hallinta

— Crisis management.

Kriisin hallinta vaatii kylmäpäisyyttä.

kriisin syyt

— The causes of a crisis.

Kriisin syyt ovat moninaiset.

kriisin oppitunnit

— The lessons learned from a crisis.

Kriisin oppitunnit on syytä muistaa.

kriisin varjossa

— In the shadow of a crisis.

Elämme suuren kriisin varjossa.

Souvent confondu avec

kriisi vs kriittinen

This is the adjective 'critical'. While related, 'kriisi' is the noun.

kriisi vs katastrofi

A 'katastrofi' is a sudden disaster, whereas a 'kriisi' can be a prolonged period of difficulty.

kriisi vs ongelma

A 'problem'. A 'kriisi' is much more serious than a simple 'ongelma'.

Expressions idiomatiques

"kriisi on mahdollisuus"

— A crisis is an opportunity for growth or change.

Muista, että jokainen kriisi on mahdollisuus.

motivational
"kriisin kynnyksellä"

— About to enter a crisis situation.

Olemme uuden kriisin kynnyksellä.

literary
"kriisi iskee"

— When a crisis suddenly occurs.

Kun kriisi iskee, on toimittava.

neutral
"kriisi puristaa"

— The pressure felt during a crisis.

Kriisi puristaa meitä joka puolelta.

metaphorical
"kriisin kourissa"

— To be in the grip of a crisis.

Maa on talouskriisin kourissa.

literary
"kriisi kytee"

— A crisis is brewing or smoldering beneath the surface.

Pinnan alla kytee uusi kriisi.

metaphorical
"kriisi räjähtää käsiin"

— A crisis becomes uncontrollable suddenly.

Tilanne ja kriisi räjähtivät käsiin.

informal
"kriisin aallot"

— The waves or ripple effects of a crisis.

Kriisin aallot lyövät rantaan.

poetic
"kriisin kasvot"

— The human side or representation of a crisis.

Hänestä tuli kriisin kasvot.

journalistic
"kriisin polttopiste"

— The focal point or center of a crisis.

Olemme kriisin polttopisteessä.

neutral

Facile à confondre

kriisi vs riisi

Sounds identical except for the first letter.

'Riisi' means 'rice'. 'Kriisi' means 'crisis'.

Syön riisiä (I eat rice) vs. On kriisi (There is a crisis).

kriisi vs kriisiytyä

It is the verb form.

'Kriisi' is the noun (crisis), 'kriisiytyä' is the verb (to turn into a crisis).

Tilanne kriisiytyi (The situation turned into a crisis).

kriisi vs hätä

Both mean trouble.

'Hätä' is more immediate and physical (emergency/need), 'kriisi' can be more structural or psychological.

Minulla on hätä! (I am in trouble/need help!)

kriisi vs lama

Often used together.

'Lama' specifically means an economic depression/recession. 'Kriisi' is broader.

90-luvun lama oli suuri kriisi.

kriisi vs selkkaus

Similar in political contexts.

'Selkkaus' is a specific incident or skirmish. 'Kriisi' is the broader state of instability.

Rajalla oli selkkaus, joka johti kriisiin.

Structures de phrases

A1

Tämä on [adj] kriisi.

Tämä on iso kriisi.

A2

Maassa on [compound]kriisi.

Maassa on talouskriisi.

B1

Kriisin aikana [verb].

Kriisin aikana täytyy auttaa.

B1

[Verb] kriisistä.

Selvisimme kriisistä.

B2

Kriisi johtuu [noun+elative].

Kriisi johtuu virheistä.

B2

Kriisi vaikuttaa [noun+illative].

Kriisi vaikuttaa hintoihin.

C1

Kriisi on luonteeltaan [adj].

Kriisi on luonteeltaan globaali.

C2

[Noun+genitive] kriisiytyminen on [adj].

Tilanteen kriisiytyminen on huolestuttavaa.

Famille de mots

Noms

kriisiytyminen (the process of becoming a crisis)
kriisiytyneisyys (the state of being in a crisis)

Verbes

kriisiytyä (to turn into a crisis)
kriisinhallita (to manage a crisis - rare, usually two words)

Adjectifs

kriisiytynyt (in a state of crisis)
kriittinen (critical - related root)

Apparenté

hätä
ongelma
vaikeus
katastrofi
konflikti
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Comment l'utiliser

frequency

Very common in news and media.

Erreurs courantes
  • krisi → kriisi

    The first 'i' must be long. Shortening it changes the rhythm and can make it hard to understand.

  • talous kriisi → talouskriisi

    In Finnish, these must be written as one word without a space.

  • kriisin hallinta → kriisinhallinta

    When 'kriisi' is the first part of a compound meaning 'of a crisis', it usually takes the genitive form 'kriisin-'.

  • Olen kriisi. → Minulla on kriisi. / Olen kriisissä.

    'I am a crisis' is usually not what you mean. You either 'have a crisis' or 'are in a crisis'.

  • kriisillä → kriisissä

    To be 'in' a crisis, use the inessive case (-ssä), not the adessive case (-llä).

Astuces

Compound Words

Always combine 'kriisi' with the noun describing the type of crisis. For example, 'talous' + 'kriisi' = 'talouskriisi'.

Vowel Length

Don't rush the first syllable. The 'ii' is long and gives the word its Finnish character.

Professionalism

Using words like 'kriisinhallinta' or 'kriisiviestintä' will make you sound very professional in a Finnish office.

Synonyms

Learn 'ahdinko' for emotional distress and 'hätätila' for official emergencies to vary your language.

News Headlines

Watch Yle Uutiset. You will hear the word 'kriisi' almost every day.

Case Endings

Remember that 'kriisi' ends in 'i', so the stem for cases is 'kriisi-'. For example: kriisissä, kriisiin, kriisistä.

Sisu

In Finland, a crisis is something you face with 'sisu' (perseverance). Mentioning this in conversation shows cultural knowledge.

Youth Language

Young people might say something is 'kriisii' to mean it's a mess or very bad, but use this only in very informal settings.

English Connection

Since it's so close to 'crisis', use it as a 'safe word' when you can't think of a more specific Finnish term for a problem.

Context Clues

If you see a word ending in '-kriisi', look at the first part of the word to know what kind of trouble is happening.

Mémorise-le

Moyen mnémotechnique

Think of the English word 'crisis'. Add an 'i' at the end to make it Finnish: crisis -> kriisi. Remember the double 'i' for the long sound.

Association visuelle

Imagine a large red 'i' standing in the middle of a storm. The 'i' stands for 'intensity' and 'important decision'.

Word Web

talouskriisi ilmastokriisi identiteettikriisi ruokakriisi energiakriisi kriisinhallinta kriisiviestintä kriisipsykologia

Défi

Try to find three headlines in a Finnish news site (like Yle) that contain the word 'kriisi' or its compound forms.

Origine du mot

The word 'kriisi' entered Finnish as a loanword from Swedish 'kris', which ultimately derives from the Latin 'crisis' and the Greek 'krisis'.

Sens originel : In Greek, 'krisis' meant 'decision' or 'judgment', coming from 'krinein' meaning 'to separate, decide, or judge'.

Indo-European loanword in a Uralic language.

Contexte culturel

Be mindful when using 'kriisi' in personal contexts; it implies a high level of distress.

English speakers might use 'crisis' more hyperbolically. In Finnish, while it can be used for small things, it usually carries a slightly heavier weight.

The 1990s Finnish recession (lama) The 2008 global financial crisis The ongoing climate crisis (ilmastokriisi)

Pratique dans la vie réelle

Contextes réels

Economy

  • talouskriisi
  • pörssiromahdus
  • inflaatio
  • työttömyys

Politics

  • hallituskriisi
  • luottamus
  • neuvottelu
  • eropyyntö

Environment

  • ilmastokriisi
  • ympäristökatastrofi
  • päästöt
  • kestävyys

Psychology

  • identiteettikriisi
  • keski-iän kriisi
  • terapia
  • toipuminen

Global Affairs

  • humanitaarinen kriisi
  • pakolaiskriisi
  • konflikti
  • apu

Amorces de conversation

"Mitä mieltä olet nykyisestä energiakriisistä?"

"Oletko koskaan kokenut pahaa identiteettikriisiä?"

"Miten Suomi on mielestäsi selvinnyt viimeisimmistä kriiseistä?"

"Uskotko, että jokainen kriisi on todella mahdollisuus?"

"Mikä on mielestäsi suurin kriisi maailmassa tällä hetkellä?"

Sujets d'écriture

Kirjoita ajasta, jolloin koit henkilökohtaisen kriisin ja miten selvisit siitä.

Pohdi, miten ilmastokriisi vaikuttaa jokapäiväiseen elämääsi tulevaisuudessa.

Mitä oppitunteja yhteiskunta voi oppia suuresta talouskriisistä?

Kuvaile, miltä kriisi tuntuu: onko se fyysinen tunne vai pelkkää ajattelua?

Jos voisit ratkaista yhden maailmanlaajuisen kriisin, minkä valitsisit ja miksi?

Questions fréquentes

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Yes, it is extremely common, especially in media and professional contexts. Finns use it to describe everything from global warming to personal life changes.

The double 'i' represents a long vowel sound. It should be held for about twice the duration of a single 'i', like the 'ee' in 'see' but shorter than 'seed'.

Yes, but it often sounds slightly dramatic or humorous if used for something very minor, like losing your keys.

It means 'crisis management'. It refers to the strategies and actions taken to resolve a crisis, often used in business and international politics.

Yes, it is a loanword from Swedish/Latin/Greek, but it follows all Finnish grammatical rules perfectly.

The partitive form is 'kriisiä'. You use it after numbers or in negative sentences, like 'kaksi kriisiä' or 'ei kriisiä'.

It is a compound word: 'identiteettikriisi'.

'Kriisi' is a general term for a difficult time, while 'hätätila' is a formal, legal 'state of emergency'.

In some contexts, yes. It is seen as a turning point that can lead to necessary change and growth.

Yes, in Finnish, the primary stress is always on the very first syllable of every word.

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Sano suomeksi: 'This is a crisis.'

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Sano suomeksi: 'I am in a crisis.'

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Sano suomeksi: 'Economic crisis.'

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Sano suomeksi: 'The crisis is over.'

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Sano suomeksi: 'We need help in the crisis.'

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Sano suomeksi: 'Crisis management.'

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Sano suomeksi: 'Climate crisis is serious.'

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Sano suomeksi: 'How can we solve the crisis?'

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Sano suomeksi: 'During the crisis.'

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Sano suomeksi: 'The crisis deepens.'

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Sano suomeksi: 'Identity crisis.'

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Sano suomeksi: 'Food crisis.'

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Sano suomeksi: 'The crisis is global.'

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Sano suomeksi: 'We survived the crisis.'

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Sano suomeksi: 'Crisis communication.'

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Sano suomeksi: 'Political crisis.'

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Sano suomeksi: 'The consequences of the crisis.'

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Sano suomeksi: 'Energy crisis.'

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Sano suomeksi: 'Crisis is an opportunity.'

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Sano suomeksi: 'Are you ready for the crisis?'

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