意味
Laziness often leads to rushing.
文化的背景
Finns value 'sisu' and 'ahkeruus' (diligence). Being 'laiska' is traditionally seen as a significant character flaw in rural communities. Punctuality is highly valued. Rushing is often seen as a sign of disrespect for others' time, reinforcing the negative connotation of this proverb. In Finnish offices, 'kiire' is often discussed as a systemic issue, but this proverb is used to remind individuals of personal responsibility. Finnish teachers use this to encourage students to distribute their workload evenly throughout the semester.
Use it for self-irony
If you are rushing, say this about yourself to show you know it's your own fault. It makes you more likable!
Don't be too mean
Using this to a stranger can be very rude. Keep it for friends, family, or general observations.
意味
Laziness often leads to rushing.
Use it for self-irony
If you are rushing, say this about yourself to show you know it's your own fault. It makes you more likable!
Don't be too mean
Using this to a stranger can be very rude. Keep it for friends, family, or general observations.
Master the Adessive
This is a perfect phrase to practice the 'Minulla on' (I have) structure.
自分をテスト
Täytä puuttuva sana oikeassa muodossa.
__________ on aina kiire.
Finnish possessive construction requires the adessive case (-lla).
Missä tilanteessa sanonta sopii parhaiten?
Pekka on pelannut videopelejä koko viikon. Nyt hänellä on tunti aikaa tehdä iso projekti.
Pekka procrastinated and is now in a rush, which is exactly what the proverb describes.
Mikä on sanonnan tarkoitus?
Mitä 'laiskalla on aina kiire' tarkoittaa?
The proverb warns about the consequences of procrastination.
Täydennä dialogi.
A: 'Miksi sinä juokset?' B: 'Minun piti palauttaa tämä kirja eilen!' A: 'No, tiedätkö mitä sanotaan? ...'
The context of running to return a late book fits the proverb perfectly.
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練習問題バンク
4 問題__________ on aina kiire.
Finnish possessive construction requires the adessive case (-lla).
Pekka on pelannut videopelejä koko viikon. Nyt hänellä on tunti aikaa tehdä iso projekti.
Pekka procrastinated and is now in a rush, which is exactly what the proverb describes.
Mitä 'laiskalla on aina kiire' tarkoittaa?
The proverb warns about the consequences of procrastination.
A: 'Miksi sinä juokset?' B: 'Minun piti palauttaa tämä kirja eilen!' A: 'No, tiedätkö mitä sanotaan? ...'
The context of running to return a late book fits the proverb perfectly.
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よくある質問
10 問It is an adjective ('laiska') functioning as a noun ('the lazy one') in the adessive case.
Yes, that is the plural form: 'Lazy ones always have a hurry.'
Not at all. It is still very common in modern Finnish daily life.
Only if you have a very close, informal relationship with the recipient. Otherwise, it's too blunt.
There isn't a direct opposite proverb, but 'Ahkera ei kiirettä tunne' (The diligent one knows no hurry) is a similar sentiment.
In this proverb, yes. In general, it just means 'hurry' or 'busy'.
It's for emphasis. It highlights that this is a constant rule of nature.
People might say 'Laiskan kiire' to refer to the phenomenon itself.
Hold the 'l' sound for twice as long as a single 'l'.
Technically yes, but it's a moral proverb meant for humans.
関連フレーズ
Laiska tekee työn kahteen kertaan
similarA lazy person does the work twice.
Aika on rahaa
similarTime is money.
Hätä ei lue lakia
contrastNecessity knows no law.
Hiljaa hyvä tulee
builds onSlow and steady wins the race.
