意味
Attempting a new action.
文化的背景
Finns often use 'kokeilla' to downplay their skills. If someone asks if you can play guitar, saying 'Olen vähän kokeillut' (I've tried a bit) is a polite way to be modest. In Finnish startups, 'kokeilukulttuuri' (experimentation culture) is a buzzword. It encourages employees to try new things without fear of failure. When visiting a Finnish home, if you are offered a traditional food like 'mämmi', it is polite to say you will 'kokeilla' it, even if you are unsure.
The 'Jotain' Rule
Always pair 'kokeilla' with 'jotain' (partitive) instead of 'jokin' (nominative). It's the most common mistake for A2 learners.
Don't 'kokeilla' a person
Using 'kokeilla' with a person can sound like you are 'testing' them in a relationship, which can be rude. Use 'tutustua' (get to know) instead.
意味
Attempting a new action.
The 'Jotain' Rule
Always pair 'kokeilla' with 'jotain' (partitive) instead of 'jokin' (nominative). It's the most common mistake for A2 learners.
Don't 'kokeilla' a person
Using 'kokeilla' with a person can sound like you are 'testing' them in a relationship, which can be rude. Use 'tutustua' (get to know) instead.
Modesty
Use 'kokeilla' to sound more humble about your skills or hobbies.
自分をテスト
Fill in the blank with the correct form of 'kokeilla'.
Me haluamme ______ tätä uutta peliä.
After the verb 'haluta' (to want), we use the infinitive form 'kokeilla'.
Which sentence is correct?
Trying a new soup:
'Kokeilla' is used for sampling food. 'Yrittää' is for effort, and 'kokea' is for deep experiences.
Complete the dialogue.
A: Onko tämä uusi puhelin hyvä? B: En tiedä vielä, minun täytyy ______ sitä.
After 'täytyy' (must), we use the infinitive (though technically the short form, which looks like the infinitive here).
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3 問題Me haluamme ______ tätä uutta peliä.
After the verb 'haluta' (to want), we use the infinitive form 'kokeilla'.
Trying a new soup:
'Kokeilla' is used for sampling food. 'Yrittää' is for effort, and 'kokea' is for deep experiences.
A: Onko tämä uusi puhelin hyvä? B: En tiedä vielä, minun täytyy ______ sitä.
After 'täytyy' (must), we use the infinitive (though technically the short form, which looks like the infinitive here).
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よくある質問
3 問Yes, you can use 'kokeilla' or the more specific 'sovittaa'. 'Kokeilla' is very common for shoes.
'Testata' is more informal and common in tech or sports. 'Kokeilla' is the standard, all-purpose word.
'Jotakin' is the formal form, 'jotain' is the spoken form. Both are correct, but 'jotain' is more natural in conversation.
関連フレーズ
yrittää
similarto try (with effort)
maistaa
specialized formto taste
sovittaa
specialized formto try on (clothes)
testata
synonymto test
