意味
Suggesting an activity outside.
文化的背景
Finns go out in all weather. If you are invited 'ulos', don't be surprised if it's raining or snowing. Just wear a waterproof jacket. In cities like Helsinki, 'mennä ulos' often implies going to a park like Kaivopuisto or Esplanadi to sit and people-watch. The 'walking meeting' (kävelykokous) is a real thing. A boss might say 'Mennäänkö ulos?' to have a serious discussion while walking. Children are expected to spend several hours 'ulos' every day, even in daycare during winter. It's considered essential for health.
The 'We' Shortcut
Using 'Mennään' instead of 'Me menemme' is the fastest way to sound like a local.
Vowel Harmony
Don't forget the dots! 'Mennäänko' sounds very strange to a Finn.
意味
Suggesting an activity outside.
The 'We' Shortcut
Using 'Mennään' instead of 'Me menemme' is the fastest way to sound like a local.
Vowel Harmony
Don't forget the dots! 'Mennäänko' sounds very strange to a Finn.
Add an activity
Make your invitation more enticing by adding a verb in the third infinitive illative: 'Mennäänkö ulos *juoksemaan*?' (Shall we go out *to run*?)
Silence is okay
If they say yes and then don't talk much while outside, don't worry. They are enjoying the 'ulos' with you.
自分をテスト
Which form is correct for a question?
Mennään___ ulos?
Because 'mennään' has the vowel 'ä', vowel harmony requires the suffix '-kö'.
Fill in the missing word for 'Shall we go out?'
Mennäänkö _______?
'Ulos' indicates movement to a place, which is needed with the verb 'mennä'.
Complete the dialogue.
A: Täällä on kuuma. B: Niin on. ___________?
If it's hot inside, the logical suggestion is to go outside.
Match the phrase to the situation.
You want to suggest a walk to a friend.
'Kävelylle' means 'for a walk'.
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ビジュアル学習ツール
Ulos vs. Ulkona
練習問題バンク
4 問題Mennään___ ulos?
Because 'mennään' has the vowel 'ä', vowel harmony requires the suffix '-kö'.
Mennäänkö _______?
'Ulos' indicates movement to a place, which is needed with the verb 'mennä'.
A: Täällä on kuuma. B: Niin on. ___________?
If it's hot inside, the logical suggestion is to go outside.
You want to suggest a walk to a friend.
'Kävelylle' means 'for a walk'.
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よくある質問
10 問Yes, it's neutral. If you want to be extra polite, use 'Lähdemmekö ulos?'
'Ulos' is 'to outside' (motion). 'Ulkona' is 'at outside' (location).
Yes! It's a very common, low-pressure way to suggest a first date.
You can say 'Mennään vaan!' (Let's go!) or 'Joo, mennään!'
You can say 'En minä nyt ehdi' (I don't have time now) or 'Ei nyt, ehkä myöhemmin.'
Usually, but it can also mean 'out on the town' (to restaurants/bars).
Finnish speakers prefer the passive form for 'we' in almost all spoken situations.
It's informal spoken Finnish, used by almost everyone in casual settings.
Yes! Dogs love this phrase. 'Mennäänkö ulos, Rekku?'
You can say 'Mennäänkö parvekkeelle?' but 'Mennäänkö ulos?' also works if you're pointing at it.
関連フレーズ
Lähdetäänkö?
similarShall we leave?
Käydäänkö ulkona?
similarShall we pop outside?
Mennäänkö sisään?
contrastShall we go in?
Mennäänkö jo?
builds onShall we go already?
Mennäänkö muualle?
similarShall we go elsewhere?
