A1 Idiom ニュートラル

kokeilla onneaan

to try one's luck

意味

Taking a chance on an outcome.

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文化的背景

Finns are famous for their love of the lottery (Lotto). The phrase is often used every Saturday as a national catchphrase. In business, using this phrase can signal humility. It suggests you are working hard but acknowledge that success isn't entirely in your hands. Younger generations might use the Swedish-derived 'tuuri' instead of 'onni' in very casual settings. In old Finnish beliefs, luck was something you could 'lose' or 'steal'. Testing it was a way to see if your spiritual protection was still strong.

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The Suffix is Key

Always match the ending of 'onnea' to the person. My luck = onneani, Your luck = onneasi.

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Modesty

Use this phrase to sound more humble when talking about your goals.

意味

Taking a chance on an outcome.

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The Suffix is Key

Always match the ending of 'onnea' to the person. My luck = onneani, Your luck = onneasi.

💬

Modesty

Use this phrase to sound more humble when talking about your goals.

自分をテスト

Fill in the correct form of 'onneaan' with the possessive suffix.

Minä haluan kokeilla ______.

✓ 正解! ✗ おしい! 正解: onneani

Since the subject is 'Minä' (I), the suffix must be -ni.

Which sentence is correct?

Choose the natural Finnish way to say 'He tried his luck'.

✓ 正解! ✗ おしい! 正解: Hän kokeili onneaan.

'Onneaan' includes the partitive case and the 3rd person possessive suffix.

Complete the dialogue.

A: 'Aiotko osallistua kilpailuun?' B: 'Joo, ajattelin ______.'

✓ 正解! ✗ おしい! 正解: kokeilla onneani

'Kokeilla onneani' is the standard idiom for taking a chance in a competition.

🎉 スコア: /3

ビジュアル学習ツール

Where to try your luck

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Games

  • Lotto
  • Kasino
  • Arvat
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Life

  • Työnhaku
  • Rakkaus
  • Muutto

練習問題バンク

3 問題
Fill in the correct form of 'onneaan' with the possessive suffix. Fill Blank A1

Minä haluan kokeilla ______.

✓ 正解! ✗ おしい! 正解: onneani

Since the subject is 'Minä' (I), the suffix must be -ni.

Which sentence is correct? Choose A2

Choose the natural Finnish way to say 'He tried his luck'.

✓ 正解! ✗ おしい! 正解: Hän kokeili onneaan.

'Onneaan' includes the partitive case and the 3rd person possessive suffix.

Complete the dialogue. dialogue_completion B1

A: 'Aiotko osallistua kilpailuun?' B: 'Joo, ajattelin ______.'

✓ 正解! ✗ おしい! 正解: kokeilla onneani

'Kokeilla onneani' is the standard idiom for taking a chance in a competition.

🎉 スコア: /3

よくある質問

2 問

Yes, it is very common and slightly more informal.

No, it also means happiness. Context tells you which one it is.

関連フレーズ

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koetella onneaan

similar

To push one's luck.

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ottaa riski

synonym

To take a risk.

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onni suosii rohkeaa

builds on

Fortune favors the bold.

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