意味
Requiring payment for goods or services.
文化的背景
Finns are very direct about money. It is not considered rude to ask 'Maksaako se rahaa?' even in social situations where someone offers a service. Tipping is not mandatory in Finland because service is included in the price. Therefore, 'maksaa rahaa' usually refers strictly to the price on the tag. The 'Right of Public Access' (Jokamiehenoikeus) means that picking berries or hiking in nature never 'maksaa rahaa', regardless of who owns the land. Finland is nearly a cashless society. Even if you say 'maksaa rahaa', people will almost always expect a card or MobilePay payment.
Omit 'rahaa' for speed
In daily life, just say 'Se maksaa viisi euroa' instead of 'Se maksaa viisi euroa rahaa'.
The 'Attention' Trap
Never use 'maksaa' for anything other than money or figurative 'costs' (like 'it cost him his life').
意味
Requiring payment for goods or services.
Omit 'rahaa' for speed
In daily life, just say 'Se maksaa viisi euroa' instead of 'Se maksaa viisi euroa rahaa'.
The 'Attention' Trap
Never use 'maksaa' for anything other than money or figurative 'costs' (like 'it cost him his life').
Use 'ilmainen'
If you want to sound like a local, focus on whether things are 'ilmainen' (free) – it's a favorite Finnish word!
自分をテスト
Fill in the missing word in the correct form.
Tämä uusi takki ______ paljon rahaa.
The subject 'takki' is 3rd person singular, so the verb is 'maksaa'.
Which sentence is correct?
How do you say 'It doesn't cost money'?
In negative sentences, the verb 'maksaa' loses its final 'a', and 'raha' must be in partitive.
Match the Finnish phrase with its English meaning.
Match the following:
These are common variations of the theme.
Complete the dialogue.
A: Onko tämä museo ilmainen? B: Ei, se ______ ______.
The most natural way to say it's not free is 'maksaa rahaa'.
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ビジュアル学習ツール
Free vs. Paid
練習問題バンク
4 問題Tämä uusi takki ______ paljon rahaa.
The subject 'takki' is 3rd person singular, so the verb is 'maksaa'.
How do you say 'It doesn't cost money'?
In negative sentences, the verb 'maksaa' loses its final 'a', and 'raha' must be in partitive.
左の各項目を右のペアと一致させてください:
These are common variations of the theme.
A: Onko tämä museo ilmainen? B: Ei, se ______ ______.
The most natural way to say it's not free is 'maksaa rahaa'.
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よくある質問
10 問Yes, e.g., 'Maksan sinulle huomenna' (I'll pay you tomorrow).
In this phrase, yes, because you are talking about an indefinite amount of money.
'Maksaa' is general; 'kustantaa' is more formal and often implies funding or sponsoring.
It dates back to when malt (for beer) was very expensive and valuable.
'Maksaa rahaa' means 'to cost money'. 'Maksaa rahalla' means 'to pay WITH money' (as opposed to card).
Yes, that is a very common and natural way to say 'It costs a lot'.
Say 'Paljonko se maksaa?'
No, it's considered practical and honest.
It means you have to pay to use that service (e.g., a toilet or parking).
No, that is 'maistua'. Don't confuse them!
関連フレーズ
Maksaa vaivaa
similarTo be worth the effort
Maksaa maltaita
specialized formTo cost a fortune
Olla maksullinen
synonymTo be subject to a fee
Saada ilmaiseksi
contrastTo get for free
Tuhlaa rahaa
builds onTo waste money
