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B1 noun 8 min de lecture

kysely

Entraîne-toi Exemples Notes et astuces kysely en 30 secondes

Explication kysely in your Level:

At the A1 level, you only need to recognize 'kysely' as a word related to 'kysyä' (to ask). You might see it in very simple contexts, like a basic online form or a classroom instruction. Focus on the nominative form: 'Tämä on kysely.' (This is a survey). You don't need to worry about complex declensions yet. Just remember that if you see a list of questions, the word 'kysely' might be at the top. It's helpful to know that 'nettikysely' means an online survey, as you will likely encounter these in your digital life. At this stage, keep it simple: 'kysely' = survey. You might also hear it in a classroom when a teacher says 'Tehkää tämä kysely' (Do this survey/poll). Understanding that the root is 'kysy' helps you connect it to other words you are learning, like 'kysymys' (question). Don't confuse it with 'kello' (clock) or 'kylä' (village), which have similar sounds but very different meanings. Just think of it as a 'question-y' thing.

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At the A2 level, you should be able to use 'kysely' in simple sentences and understand its basic case changes. You will likely encounter it in the partitive case ('Teen kyselyä') or the genitive case ('Kyselyn nimi'). You should understand that it refers to an organized set of questions. For example, in a workplace or school environment, you might be asked to 'vastata kyselyyn' (answer a survey). Notice the -yn ending; that's the illative case, which we use with the verb 'vastata'. You should also start recognizing compound words like 'asiakaskysely' (customer survey). If you're traveling in Finland, you might see a 'matkustajakysely' (passenger survey) on a train or at an airport. At A2, you are moving beyond just recognizing the word to actually using it to describe a specific object: a form or poll. It's important to start distinguishing it from 'kysymys' (a single question). If you say 'Minulla on kysely', a Finn might look for a piece of paper in your hand, whereas if you say 'Minulla on kysymys', they will wait for you to speak.

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At the B1 level, you are expected to use 'kysely' fluently in various contexts, including work, study, and daily life. You should be comfortable with its declension in all common cases (nominative, genitive, partitive, illative, inessive, etc.). You should understand that 'kysely' can mean not only a paper survey but also an electronic poll or a formal inquiry. You should be able to discuss the results of a survey: 'Kyselyn tulokset olivat mielenkiintoisia' (The results of the survey were interesting). You will also encounter it in more abstract ways, such as 'hinta-kysely' (price inquiry). At B1, you should also be aware of the difference between 'kysely' and 'tiedustelu'. While 'kysely' is a general term, 'tiedustelu' is often used for more formal or investigative inquiries. You might use 'kysely' to describe a data-gathering process you've initiated: 'Suoritin kyselyn naapurustossa' (I carried out a survey in the neighborhood). This level requires you to understand the word's role in the sentence and choose the correct case based on the verb it's paired with, such as 'vastata' (to answer) or 'osallistua' (to participate).

At the B2 level, you should have a nuanced understanding of 'kysely' and its synonyms. You can use it to describe complex processes, such as 'monivaiheinen kysely' (a multi-stage survey). You understand the stylistic difference between 'kysely', 'gallup', and 'kyselytutkimus'. You can read news articles about opinion polls ('mielipidekyselyt') and understand the statistical implications discussed, such as 'virhemarginaali' (margin of error) mentioned in the context of the 'kysely'. You are also familiar with the technical use of 'kysely' in IT (database queries). At B2, you should be able to critique a survey: 'Kysely oli huonosti muotoiltu' (The survey was poorly formulated). You can also use the word in professional writing, such as reports or emails, where you might 'lähettää kyselyn yhteistyökumppaneille' (send an inquiry to partners). You understand that 'kysely' can sometimes imply a certain level of bureaucracy, and you can navigate that linguistic register appropriately. Your use of compound words involving 'kysely' should be natural and accurate.

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At the C1 level, you use 'kysely' with the precision of a native speaker. You understand the subtle connotations it carries in different registers—from the informal 'pieni kysely' (a little asking around) to the academic 'poikkileikkauskysely' (cross-sectional survey). You can discuss the methodology of a 'kysely' in detail, using terms like 'otanta' (sampling) and 'vastausprosentti' (response rate). You recognize when 'kysely' is used as a rhetorical device in news headlines or political debates. You are also proficient in using the word in its more rare or specialized meanings, such as in legal contexts or high-level administrative 'tiedustelut'. Your grammar is flawless, and you can manipulate the word within complex sentence structures without hesitation. You might even use the word metaphorically or in idiomatic expressions if they arise in regional dialects or specific professional jargons. At this level, you don't just know what a 'kysely' is; you know how to design one, analyze it, and speak about it with authority in Finnish.

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At the C2 level, your mastery of 'kysely' is absolute. You understand its etymological roots and how it fits into the broader system of Finnish word formation. You can distinguish between 'kysely', 'kyselyntä', and 'kyselys' (rare/archaic forms) and understand the historical development of the word. You can use 'kysely' in highly specialized academic writing, legal documents, or sophisticated literature. You are aware of the most subtle nuances, such as how the choice of 'kysely' over 'tiedustelu' can change the tone of a diplomatic or corporate communication. You can effortlessly switch between registers, using 'kysely' in a slang-heavy conversation about social media polls and then using it in a formal presentation about national statistics. You might also be familiar with how 'kysely' appears in Finnish literature or historical archives. Essentially, the word is a flexible tool in your vast linguistic arsenal, and you use it with perfect cultural and contextual awareness.

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Entraîne-toi Exemples Notes et astuces

kysely en 30 secondes

Kysely means survey, poll, or inquiry in Finnish.
It is a noun derived from the verb 'kysyä' (to ask).
Commonly used in research, marketing, and social media polls.
Requires the illative case (-yn) when used with the verb 'vastata'.

The Finnish word kysely is a versatile noun that primarily translates to 'survey,' 'poll,' or 'inquiry' in English. At its core, it represents a systematic or organized way of gathering information or asking questions. Derived from the verb kysyä (to ask), the suffix -ely transforms the action into a noun representing a continuous or collective process. This word is ubiquitous in Finnish society, reflecting a culture that values data, consensus, and clear communication.

Academic Context: In universities and research, a kyselytutkimus is a formal survey research method used to gather quantitative data from a specific demographic.
Business Context: Companies use asiakaskysely (customer survey) to gauge satisfaction or market needs before launching a product.
Political Context: Media outlets often conduct a mielipidekysely (opinion poll) to track the popularity of political parties or specific legislative proposals.

When you encounter kysely, it often implies a structured set of questions. Unlike a single kysymys (question), a kysely suggests a broader effort. For example, if you are looking for an apartment and send an inquiry to a landlord, that is a tiedustelu or a kysely regarding availability. In the digital age, nettikysely (online survey) has become the most common form of this noun, appearing in emails, social media feeds, and news articles daily.

Oletko jo vastannut tähän kyselyyn? (Have you already answered this survey?)

Teimme kyselyn työntekijöiden hyvinvoinnista. (We conducted a survey on employee well-being.)

Furthermore, the word can be used in technical settings. In computer science, a 'query' (like an SQL query) is often translated as kysely. This illustrates the word's flexibility across disciplines—from sociology to software engineering. Understanding the nuances of kysely helps a learner navigate both formal bureaucracy and informal data gathering in Finland.

Hallitus teki kyselyn kansalaisten mielipiteistä. (The government made an inquiry into the citizens' opinions.)

Sain sähköpostitse lyhyen kyselyn. (I received a short survey via email.)

Tämä kysely vie vain kaksi minuuttia. (This survey takes only two minutes.)

Using kysely correctly requires an understanding of Finnish cases, specifically how it interacts with verbs of action. Because a survey is something you 'answer to' or 'conduct,' the word often appears in the partitive, genitive, or illative cases. Let's break down the most common grammatical patterns.

The Illative Case (-yn): Used with the verb vastata (to answer). You answer 'into' the survey: Vastaa kyselyyn.
The Genitive Case (-n): Used to show possession or the subject of results: Kyselyn tulokset (The survey's results).
The Partitive Case (-ä): Used when the action is ongoing or the amount is indefinite: Teen kyselyä (I am doing a survey/some surveying).

In professional settings, you will often see kysely paired with verbs like suorittaa (to carry out), laatia (to draft/prepare), or analysoida (to analyze). For instance, 'Meidän täytyy laatia kysely' (We must draft a survey). If you are referring to the act of asking around informally, you might say 'Tein pientä kyselyä naapureilta' (I did a little asking around among the neighbors).

Hän lähetti kyselyn kaikille jäsenille. (He sent the inquiry/survey to all members.)

Tämä kysely on anonyymi. (This survey is anonymous.)

Saimme paljon vastauksia kyselyymme. (We received many answers to our survey.)

Another important aspect is the compound word formation. Finnish loves compounding, and kysely is a frequent partner. Markkinatutkimuskysely (market research survey) or työtyytyväisyyskysely (job satisfaction survey) are long but common. When using these, the grammar applied to the base word kysely remains the same, regardless of how long the prefix is. Mastering the declension of kysely allows you to handle hundreds of specific compound terms.

In Finland, you will encounter the word kysely in a variety of real-world environments. It is not just a word for researchers; it is a part of the daily linguistic landscape. From the morning news to your office inbox, here is where it pops up most frequently.

In the Media: News sites like Yle or Helsingin Sanomat frequently report on 'tuore kysely' (a fresh poll). You'll hear phrases like 'Kyselyn mukaan...' (According to the survey...).
At the Workplace: HR departments regularly send out henkilöstökyselyt (staff surveys) to monitor the 'työilmapiiri' (work atmosphere).
Customer Service: After a phone call with a service provider, you might receive an SMS: 'Vastaa lyhyeen kyselyyn palvelustamme' (Answer a short survey about our service).

Social media is another hotbed for kyselyt. Instagram stories and Facebook groups use 'kysely' to refer to the poll feature. If a friend asks 'Tein kyselyn meidän illallisesta' (I made a poll about our dinner), they are likely using a digital tool to let everyone vote on a restaurant. This informal usage has grown significantly over the last decade.

Uusi kysely paljastaa suomalaisten kahvitottumukset. (A new survey reveals the coffee habits of Finns.)

Laitoin ryhmään kyselyn ensi viikon aikataulusta. (I put a poll in the group about next week's schedule.)

In a more serious, legal, or administrative context, kysely can refer to an official inquiry or 'tiedustelu'. For example, a bank might send a 'varojen alkuperäkysely' (an inquiry into the origin of funds). In these cases, the word carries more weight and requires a formal, accurate response. Whether it is a lighthearted poll about pizza toppings or a serious government inquiry, kysely is the word of choice for any organized questioning.

While kysely is a relatively straightforward word, English speakers often trip up on its relationship with similar-sounding or related concepts in Finnish. The most common error is using it as a direct synonym for 'question' or 'demand'.

Kysely vs. Kysymys: Mistake: 'Minulla on kysely.' (I have a survey.) Correct: 'Minulla on kysymys.' (I have a question.) Use 'kysely' only when referring to the whole set of questions or the process.
Kysely vs. Kysyntä: Mistake: 'Tuotteen kysely on suuri.' Correct: 'Tuotteen kysyntä on suuri.' (The demand for the product is high.) 'Kysyntä' is the economic term for demand.
Case Errors with 'Vastata': Mistake: 'Vastaa kysely.' Correct: 'Vastaa kyselyyn.' You must use the illative case with 'vastata'.

Another mistake involves the distinction between kysely and tiedustelu. While they overlap, tiedustelu often implies a more focused search for specific information (an inquiry or even intelligence/reconnaissance), whereas kysely is usually a broader data-gathering exercise. Using kysely when you mean a formal 'request for information' from a government body might sound slightly informal, though it is usually understood.

Väärin: Haluan tehdä kyselyn tästä asiasta. (Wait, do you want to survey people or just ask one person?) Oikein: Haluan kysyä tästä asiasta.

Väärin: Kysely vastaus oli hyvä. Oikein: Kyselyn vastaus oli hyvä. (Genitive needed!)

To truly master Finnish, you need to know when to use kysely and when a more specific synonym is appropriate. Finnish has several words that touch upon the idea of 'asking' or 'investigating,' and choosing the right one shows a high level of proficiency.

Gallup: Used specifically for public opinion polls, especially political ones. 'Vaali-gallup' is an election poll.
Tiedustelu: Means 'inquiry' or 'reconnaissance'. It's more formal than 'kysely' and often implies searching for facts rather than opinions.
Tutkimus: Means 'research' or 'study'. A 'kysely' is often a part of a 'tutkimus', but 'tutkimus' is the broader scientific project.
Haastattelu: Means 'interview'. While a survey is usually written, an interview is verbal. However, some verbal surveys are called 'haastattelututkimus'.

When you want to emphasize that the survey is online, you can use the more specific verkkokysely or nettikysely. If you are referring to a poll where people choose between options (like on Twitter), you might use the word äänestys (voting/poll). For example, 'Tein äänestyksen siitä, mitä syömme' (I made a poll/vote on what we eat). Using kysely in that context is also fine, but äänestys emphasizes the choice aspect.

Poliisi suoritti tiedusteluja alueella. (The police carried out inquiries/reconnaissance in the area.)

Tämä on laaja tutkimus, johon kuuluu useita kyselyitä. (This is a extensive study that includes several surveys.)

How Formal Is It?

Le savais-tu ?

The suffix -ely is often used to describe a continuous or repetitive action, suggesting that a 'kysely' is not just one ask, but many.

Guide de prononciation

UK /ˈkysely/

US /ˈkysely/

Primary stress on the first syllable: KY-se-ly.

Rime avec

pysely lypsely hypely kylpy kypsy näpsely räpsely käpely

Erreurs fréquentes

Pronouncing 'y' as English 'u' or 'i'.
Putting stress on the second syllable.
Mumbling the final 'y'.

Niveau de difficulté

Lecture 2/5

Easy to recognize due to the common root 'kysy-'.

Écriture 3/5

Requires knowledge of illative and genitive cases.

Expression orale 3/5

The 'y' sound can be tricky for English speakers.

Écoute 2/5

Clear pronunciation usually makes it easy to catch.

Quoi apprendre ensuite

Prérequis

kysyä kysymys vastaus tämä tehdä

Apprends ensuite

tutkimus tiedustelu analysoida tilasto otos

Avancé

validiteetti reliabiliteetti korrelaatio kvantitatiivinen

Grammaire à connaître

Illative case with 'vastata'

Vastaa kyselyy**n**.

Genitive case for possession

Kysely**n** tulokset.

Partitive case for ongoing action

Teen kysely**ä**.

Elative case for topic

Kysely harrastuks**ista**.

Compound noun formation

Netti + kysely = nettikysely.

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Exemples par niveau

Tämä on pieni kysely.

This is a small survey.

Nominative case.

Kysely on kiva.

The survey is nice.

Simple subject-predicate.

Mikä tämä kysely on?

What is this survey?

Interrogative sentence.

Katso tätä kyselyä.

Look at this survey.

Partitive case used with 'katsoa'.

Kysely on täällä.

The survey is here.

Adverb of place.

Minä teen kyselyn.

I am making a survey.

Accusative case (total object).

Onko tämä kysely?

Is this a survey?

Yes/No question with -ko.

Tässä on kysely.

Here is a survey.

Existential sentence.

Vastaa tähän kyselyyn heti.

Answer this survey immediately.

Illative case with 'vastata'.

Kyselyn tulokset ovat valmiit.

The survey results are ready.

Genitive case showing possession.

Sain sähköpostitse uuden kyselyn.

I received a new survey by email.

Accusative case.

Meillä on koulussa kysely.

We have a survey at school.

Adessive case for 'at school'.

Hän ei halua vastata kyselyyn.

He doesn't want to answer the survey.

Negative sentence with illative.

Tämä kysely on lyhyt.

This survey is short.

Adjective agreement.

Pidätkö tästä kyselystä?

Do you like this survey?

Elative case with 'pitää'.

Kyselyssä on kymmenen kysymystä.

There are ten questions in the survey.

Inessive case 'in the survey'.

Osallistuin mielenkiintoiseen kyselyyn eilen.

I participated in an interesting survey yesterday.

Illative case with 'osallistua'.

Kyselyn tavoitteena on parantaa palvelua.

The goal of the survey is to improve service.

Genitive case + essive 'tavoitteena'.

Teemme kyselyä asukkaiden toiveista.

We are conducting a survey about residents' wishes.

Partitive case for ongoing action.

Oletko nähnyt tämän päivän kyselyn?

Have you seen today's survey/poll?

Perfect tense and genitive time expression.

Kyselyyn vastaaminen vie vain hetken.

Answering the survey takes only a moment.

Infinitive as a subject with illative.

Saimme kyselyyn yli sata vastausta.

We got over a hundred answers to the survey.

Numeral with partitive.

Kysely toteutettiin nimettömänä.

The survey was carried out anonymously.

Passive voice and essive case.

Hän laati kyselyn huolellisesti.

He drafted the survey carefully.

Adverbial usage.

Kyselyn perusteella voimme tehdä johtopäätöksiä.

Based on the survey, we can make conclusions.

Genitive with postposition 'perusteella'.

Asiakastyytyväisyyskysely lähetetään neljännesvuosittain.

The customer satisfaction survey is sent quarterly.

Compound word and passive present.

Monet jättivät kyselyn kesken.

Many left the survey unfinished.

Adverb 'kesken' with accusative.

Kyselyssä ilmeni useita epäkohtia.

Several grievances emerged in the survey.

Inessive case and plural subject.

Tulokset poikkeavat edellisestä kyselystä.

The results differ from the previous survey.

Ablative case with 'poiketa'.

Kyselyyn sisältyi myös avoimia kysymyksiä.

The survey also included open-ended questions.

Illative case with 'sisältyä'.

Onko kyselyn otos tarpeeksi suuri?

Is the survey sample large enough?

Genitive case and specific terminology.

Hän kritisoi kyselyn kysymyksenasettelua.

He criticized the phrasing of the survey questions.

Complex compound noun in genitive.

Kyselytutkimuksen validiteetti on kyseenalainen.

The validity of the survey research is questionable.

Academic register and compound word.

Kyselyyn vastaajien kesken arvotaan palkinto.

A prize will be raffled among the survey respondents.

Genitive plural with postposition.

Hän teki kyselyn markkinoiden nykytilasta.

He made an inquiry into the current state of the market.

Elative case showing topic.

Kyselyaineisto analysoitiin tilastollisin menetelmin.

The survey data was analyzed using statistical methods.

Instructive case (plural).

Tämä kysely on osa laajempaa seurantatutkimusta.

This survey is part of a broader follow-up study.

Partitive case showing part of a whole.

Kyselyn vastausprosentti jäi odotettua alhaisemmaksi.

The survey's response rate remained lower than expected.

Translative case for 'lower'.

Saimme viranomaiselta kyselyn toiminnastamme.

We received an inquiry from the authority regarding our operations.

Ablative case for 'from'.

Kyselylomake on optimoitu mobiililaitteille.

The survey form is optimized for mobile devices.

Allative case for 'for'.

Kyselymme perusteella voidaan havaita selkeä korrelaatio.

Based on our survey, a clear correlation can be observed.

Passive potential or formal structure.

Aineiston keruu suoritettiin sähköisenä kyselynä.

The data collection was carried out as an electronic survey.

Essive case for 'as'.

Kyselyn tulosten painottaminen on välttämätöntä.

Weighting the survey results is necessary.

Genitive and nominalization.

Kyselyyn liittyy tietosuojariskejä, joita on hallittava.

The survey involves data privacy risks that must be managed.

Relative clause and illative.

Kyselytutkimusmenetelmät ovat kehittyneet huimasti.

Survey research methods have evolved tremendously.

Triple compound noun.

Kyselyssä esiintyi systemaattista harhaa.

Systematic bias occurred in the survey.

Scientific terminology.

Saimme vastineen tekemäämme kyselyyn.

We received a response to the inquiry we made.

Participle used as an adjective.

Kyselyyn osallistuminen on vapaaehtoista ja luottamuksellista.

Participation in the survey is voluntary and confidential.

Formal legalistic tone.

Collocations courantes

tehdä kysely

vastata kyselyyn

laatia kysely

kyselyn tulokset

nettikysely

mielipidekysely

kyselyn otos

lähettää kysely

analysoida kysely

anonyymi kysely

Phrases Courantes

Kyselyn mukaan...

— Used to introduce findings from a survey.

Kyselyn mukaan suurin osa suomalaisista saunoo viikoittain.

Lyhyt kysely

— A common way to entice people to participate by promising brevity.

Tässä on lyhyt kysely harrastuksistasi.

Vastaa ja voita

— A marketing phrase: 'Answer (the survey) and win'.

Vastaa kyselyyn ja voita lahjakortti!

Kysely on päättynyt

— Notification that the survey is no longer accepting responses.

Pahoittelut, tämä kysely on jo päättynyt.

Osallistu kyselyyn

— A call to action: 'Participate in the survey'.

Osallistu kyselyyn ja vaikuta!

Kyselyn perusteella

— Based on the survey.

Kyselyn perusteella teimme muutoksia.

Lataa kyselylomake

— Download the survey form.

Voit ladata kyselylomakkeen tästä.

Kyselyn vastausaika

— The time period during which one can answer.

Kyselyn vastausaika päättyy huomenna.

Täytä kysely

— Fill out the survey.

Ole hyvä ja täytä kysely.

Kyselyyn vastaaminen

— The act of answering the survey.

Kyselyyn vastaaminen on helppoa.

Souvent confondu avec

kysely vs kysymys

Kysymys is a single question; kysely is a collection/survey.

kysely vs kysyntä

Kysyntä is economic demand; kysely is an inquiry.

kysely vs kyselyntä

An archaic or rare form, stick to 'kysely'.

Expressions idiomatiques

"tehdä pientä kyselyä"

— To ask around informally or suss out a situation.

Tein pientä kyselyä naapureilta remontista.

Informal

"kyselyikä"

— The 'age of questions' (usually toddlers who ask 'why' constantly).

Lapsi on parhaillaan kyselyiässä.

Neutral

"olla kyselylinjalla"

— To be in a questioning mood or mode.

Pomo oli tänään taas kyselylinjalla.

Informal

"kyselyjen kohteena"

— To be the target of inquiries or questioning.

Hän joutui toimittajien kyselyjen kohteeksi.

Neutral

"saada kyselyitä"

— To receive inquiries (often about a product or service).

Olemme saaneet paljon kyselyitä uudesta autosta.

Neutral

"vastaus kyselyyn"

— A response to an inquiry (often used in formal letters).

Tässä on vastauksemme kyselyynne.

Formal

"kyselytunti"

— Question time (like in parliament).

Eduskunnan kyselytunti alkaa nyt.

Formal

"tehdä kyselykierros"

— To go around asking several people the same thing.

Tein kyselykierroksen toimistolla.

Neutral

"kyselytulva"

— A flood of inquiries.

Uutinen aiheutti kyselytulvan.

Neutral

"pistää kysely pystyyn"

— To set up a poll/survey quickly.

Pistetäänkö kysely pystyyn tästä asiasta?

Informal

Facile à confondre

kysely vs kysymys

Similar root and meaning.

Kysymys is one item; kysely is the whole set or the process.

Vastaan yhteen kysymykseen tässä kyselyssä.

kysely vs kysyntä

Both start with 'kysy-'.

Kysyntä refers to how much people want to buy something (demand).

Tuotteen kysyntä kasvoi kyselyn jälkeen.

kysely vs tiedustelu

Both involve asking for info.

Tiedustelu is more formal, investigative, or refers to military intelligence.

Teimme tiedustelun hinnoista.

kysely vs äänestys

Both used for polls.

Äänestys implies a vote or choice between fixed options.

Laitoin äänestyksen pystyyn.

kysely vs tutkimus

Surveys are used in research.

Tutkimus is the whole study; kysely is just one tool used in it.

Tutkimus koostuu kolmesta kyselystä.

Structures de phrases

Tämä on [adjective] kysely.

Tämä on uusi kysely.

Vastaa [pronoun] kyselyyn.

Vastaa tähän kyselyyn.

Kyselyn mukaan [fact].

Kyselyn mukaan sää on kylmä.

Teemme kyselyä [topic]-sta.

Teemme kyselyä harrastuksista.

Kysely toteutettiin [manner].

Kysely toteutettiin netissä.

[Noun] on osa kyselyä.

Tämä kysymys on osa kyselyä.

Kyselyyn vastaajista [percentage] oli [group].

Kyselyyn vastaajista puolet oli naisia.

Kyselyaineisto antaa viitteitä [phenomenon]-sta.

Kyselyaineisto antaa viitteitä muutoksesta.

Famille de mots

Noms

kysymys (question)

kysyntä (demand)

kysyjä (asker)

kysymysmerkki (question mark)

Verbes

kysyä (to ask)

kysellä (to keep asking/inquire)

kysäistä (to ask quickly)

Adjectifs

kysytty (in demand)

kysyvä (questioning)

kysymyksellinen (interrogative)

Apparenté

tutkimus

tiedustelu

vastaus

haastattelu

gallup

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Comment l'utiliser

frequency

Extremely common in media, business, and education.

Erreurs courantes

Minulla on kysely. → Minulla on kysymys.
Don't use 'kysely' if you just want to ask one question.
Vastaa kysely. → Vastaa kyselyyn.
The verb 'vastata' requires the illative case.
Tuotteen kysely on suuri. → Tuotteen kysyntä on suuri.
Confusing 'survey/inquiry' with 'economic demand'.
Kysely tulokset. → Kyselyn tulokset.
The first word of the compound/phrase must be in the genitive case.
Tein tiedustelun kaikille. → Tein kyselyn kaikille.
Using 'tiedustelu' (formal inquiry/intel) when a general survey was meant.

Astuces

Master the Illative

Since you will often 'answer' or 'participate' in a survey, the illative form 'kyselyyn' is essential to learn early on.

Compound Power

Add prefixes like 'netti-', 'asiakas-', or 'koulu-' to 'kysely' to sound more specific and natural.

The 'Y' Sound

Practice the 'y' sound by rounding your lips as if to say 'u' but trying to say 'i'. This is key for 'kysely'.

Anonymity Matters

In Finnish culture, emphasizing that a survey is 'anonyymi' is a polite way to encourage participation.

Context Clues

If you hear 'mukaan' after 'kyselyn', someone is citing data or results.

Trust the Data

Finns value 'kyselyt' because they value evidence-based decision making.

Drafting Surveys

Use the verb 'laatia' when you are the one creating the survey.

IT Usage

If you are a programmer, 'tietokantakysely' is your word for a database query.

IG Polls

When you see a poll on Instagram in Finnish, it's often just called 'kysely'.

Key Survey

Think: 'K-Y-Sely' is the 'Key' to the 'Survey'.

Mémorise-le

Moyen mnémotechnique

Think of 'Kysely' as a 'Key-Survey'. You need the key (questions) to unlock the survey data.

Association visuelle

Imagine a clipboard with many 'Y' shaped checkmarks, because 'kysely' ends in 'y'.

Word Web

Kysyä Kysymys Kysely Vastaus Tutkimus Tiedustelu Data Tulokset

Défi

Try to find three 'kysely' forms online today and identify if they are 'asiakaskysely' or 'mielipidekysely'.

Origine du mot

Derived from the Proto-Finnic verb root *küsy- meaning 'to ask'.

Sens originel : The act of asking or inquiring.

Uralic / Finnic.

Contexte culturel

Always mention if a 'kysely' is 'anonyymi' to encourage participation in Finland.

In English, we often use 'poll' for politics and 'survey' for research. In Finnish, 'kysely' covers both, though 'gallup' is also used for politics.

Tilastokeskuksen kyselyt Ylen puoluekannatuskysely Kansalaiskysely

Pratique dans la vie réelle

Contextes réels

Workplace

Vastaa henkilöstökyselyyn.
Kyselyn tulokset esitellään huomenna.
Laadimme uuden kyselyn.
Kysely on anonyymi.

Academic

Kyselytutkimus on valmis.
Otoskoko on riittävä.
Analysoimme kyselyaineiston.
Kyselylomake lähetettiin sähköpostitse.

Social Media

Tein kyselyn storyyn.
Vastaa kyselyyn tästä!
Mitä mieltä olette? (kysely)
Kysely päättyy pian.

Customer Service

Miten onnistuimme? (kysely)
Arvioi palvelu kyselyssä.
Vastaa lyhyeen kyselyyn.
Kiitos vastauksestasi kyselyyn.

Politics

Uusi mielipidekysely julkaistiin.
Kyselyn mukaan kannatus nousee.
Gallup-kysely tehtiin eilen.
Kyselyyn vastasi tuhat ihmistä.

Amorces de conversation

"Oletko jo vastannut siihen uuteen kyselyyn, joka tuli sähköpostilla?"

"Mitä mieltä olet tästä kyselystä? Ovatko kysymykset selkeitä?"

"Teemme pientä kyselyä siitä, mihin menemme pikkujouluihin. Onko ehdotuksia?"

"Näitkö sen uusimman kyselyn suomalaisten onnellisuudesta?"

"Pitäisikö meidän tehdä kysely asiakkaille tästä uudesta ominaisuudesta?"

Sujets d'écriture

Kirjoita lyhyt teksti kyselystä, johon osallistuit viimeksi. Mistä se kertoi?

Jos voisit tehdä kyselyn mistä tahansa aiheesta, mitä kysyisit ja keneltä?

Miksi kyselyt ovat tärkeitä yhteiskunnassa? Pohdi niiden hyötyjä ja haittoja.

Kuvaile prosessia, jossa laadit kyselyn koulua tai työtä varten.

Miten vastaat yleensä kyselyihin? Oletko rehellinen vai vastaatko nopeasti?

Questions fréquentes

10 questions

No, you should use 'kysymys' for a single question. 'Kysely' implies multiple questions or a formal inquiry process.

A 'gallup' is a specific type of 'kysely' focused on public opinion, usually political. 'Kysely' is the broader term.

Always use the illative case (-yn for 'kysely'). Example: 'Vastaa kyselyyn'.

You can say 'nettikysely' or 'verkkokysely'.

Finnish does not have grammatical gender, so it is neither!

Yes, in IT contexts, 'kysely' is the standard translation for 'query'.

You say 'kyselyn tulokset' (using the genitive case).

It is neutral. It can be used in casual conversation and formal reports.

The nominative plural is 'kyselyt'.

It literally means 'question hour', famously referring to the time in the Finnish Parliament when MPs ask ministers questions.

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