A1 Idiom ニュートラル

Olla auki

Be open

意味

The shop is open.

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文化的背景

Finns are very punctual. If a shop says it is 'auki' until 21:00, they will often lock the doors at exactly 21:00:00. Don't expect 'grace minutes'. The 'Open Door Policy' (Avoimien ovien politiikka) is a real thing in Finnish offices. It means you can talk to your boss without a formal appointment if their door is 'auki'. The distinction between 'auki' (state) and 'avoin' (quality) is a common hurdle for learners but essential for sounding natural. 24/7 culture is relatively new. Until recently, almost nothing was 'auki' on Sundays, which is why older Finns might still check Sunday hours twice.

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Look for the sign

In Finland, a sign that says 'Auki' is usually green or bright, while 'Kiinni' is red.

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Zipper alert

If someone says 'Sun sepalus on auki', check your fly immediately!

意味

The shop is open.

💡

Look for the sign

In Finland, a sign that says 'Auki' is usually green or bright, while 'Kiinni' is red.

⚠️

Zipper alert

If someone says 'Sun sepalus on auki', check your fly immediately!

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Abstract use

Use 'asia on auki' in meetings to sound like a pro at handling pending tasks.

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Sunday shopping

Always check Sunday hours; even if a place is 'auki', it might open later and close earlier than weekdays.

自分をテスト

Fill in the missing word to say 'The door is open'.

Ovi on ______.

✓ 正解! ✗ おしい! 正解: auki

'Auki' is the correct adverb to describe the state of being open.

How do you ask if the shop is open?

Which sentence is correct?

✓ 正解! ✗ おしい! 正解: Onko kauppa auki?

The standard question uses 'onko' (is it) + subject + 'auki'.

Match the Finnish phrase with its English meaning.

Match the following:

✓ 正解! ✗ おしい! 正解: Ovi on auki -> The door is open; Kauppa on kiinni -> The shop is closed; Asia on auki -> The matter is undecided; Olen auki -> I am broke (slang)

These cover the literal, opposite, abstract, and slang meanings.

Complete the dialogue.

A: Anteeksi, onko posti vielä auki? B: Ei, se ______ kello kuusi.

✓ 正解! ✗ おしい! 正解: meni kiinni

If the answer is 'No', the shop must have closed (meni kiinni).

🎉 スコア: /4

ビジュアル学習ツール

Auki vs. Avoin

Auki (Adverb)
Kauppa Shop status
Ovi Physical state
Avoin (Adjective)
Ihminen Open person
Luonne Open character

練習問題バンク

4 問題
Fill in the missing word to say 'The door is open'. Fill Blank A1

Ovi on ______.

✓ 正解! ✗ おしい! 正解: auki

'Auki' is the correct adverb to describe the state of being open.

How do you ask if the shop is open? Choose A1

Which sentence is correct?

✓ 正解! ✗ おしい! 正解: Onko kauppa auki?

The standard question uses 'onko' (is it) + subject + 'auki'.

Match the Finnish phrase with its English meaning. Match A2

左の各項目を右のペアと一致させてください:

✓ 正解! ✗ おしい! 正解: Ovi on auki -> The door is open; Kauppa on kiinni -> The shop is closed; Asia on auki -> The matter is undecided; Olen auki -> I am broke (slang)

These cover the literal, opposite, abstract, and slang meanings.

Complete the dialogue. dialogue_completion B1

A: Anteeksi, onko posti vielä auki? B: Ei, se ______ kello kuusi.

✓ 正解! ✗ おしい! 正解: meni kiinni

If the answer is 'No', the shop must have closed (meni kiinni).

🎉 スコア: /4

よくある質問

10 問

Only if they are physically injured or if you are using slang to say they are broke. For 'open-minded', use 'avoin'.

'Auki' is common in speech; 'avoinna' is formal and used on signs.

Use the word 'selällään', as in 'Ovi on selällään'.

No, it is technically an adverb, which is why it doesn't change its form to match the noun.

No, you must use the verb 'avata'. 'Minä avaan oven'.

No, for 'free of charge' use 'ilmainen', and for 'free/available' use 'vapaa'.

Ask 'Milloin se aukeaa?' (When does it open?).

It means 'opening hours'. 'Auki' (open) + 'olo' (being) + 'ajat' (times).

Yes, 'Ohjelma on auki' means the program is running/open.

Yes, if a player is 'auki', they are unmarked and ready to receive a pass.

関連フレーズ

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olla kiinni

contrast

to be closed

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avoinna

specialized form

open (formal)

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aukioloaika

builds on

opening hours

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selällään

similar

wide open

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raollaan

similar

ajar

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