B1 Expression ニュートラル

olla kiinni siitä

to depend on that

意味

That factor determines the outcome.

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文化的背景

Finns often use this phrase to avoid giving a direct 'yes' or 'no' when the weather is uncertain. It's a socially acceptable way to be non-committal. In flat hierarchies, 'Se on sinusta kiinni' is used by managers to empower employees, showing trust in their decision-making. Finnish sports media uses this phrase constantly to analyze 'pienet marginaalit' (small margins). The phrase aligns with 'sisu'—the idea that overcoming a challenge is 'kiinni tahdonvoimasta' (dependent on willpower).

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The 'Susta' Shortcut

In casual speech, always use 'Se on susta kiinni' instead of 'Se on sinusta kiinni'. It sounds much more natural.

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Comma Alert

Always put a comma before 'että' or question words when using 'siitä, että...' or 'siitä, miten...'.

意味

That factor determines the outcome.

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The 'Susta' Shortcut

In casual speech, always use 'Se on susta kiinni' instead of 'Se on sinusta kiinni'. It sounds much more natural.

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Comma Alert

Always put a comma before 'että' or question words when using 'siitä, että...' or 'siitä, miten...'.

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Polite Refusal

If you don't want to do something, you can say 'Se on vähän kiinni muista suunnitelmista' (It depends on other plans) to be polite.

自分をテスト

Fill in the correct form of the word in brackets (Elative case).

Se on kiinni ________ (sinä).

✓ 正解! ✗ おしい! 正解: sinusta

The phrase 'olla kiinni' always requires the elative case (-sta/-stä).

Which sentence is grammatically correct?

Choose the best option:

✓ 正解! ✗ おしい! 正解: Se on kiinni siitä, että sataa.

You need the placeholder 'siitä' and a comma before 'että'.

Match the factor to the outcome.

Mistä nämä asiat ovat kiinni? Match: 1. Voitto, 2. Palkka, 3. Matka.

✓ 正解! ✗ おしい! 正解: 1-Asenteesta, 2-Työtunneista, 3-Budjetista

Victory depends on attitude, salary on hours, and travel on budget.

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3 問題
Fill in the correct form of the word in brackets (Elative case). Fill Blank A2

Se on kiinni ________ (sinä).

✓ 正解! ✗ おしい! 正解: sinusta

The phrase 'olla kiinni' always requires the elative case (-sta/-stä).

Which sentence is grammatically correct? Choose B1

Choose the best option:

✓ 正解! ✗ おしい! 正解: Se on kiinni siitä, että sataa.

You need the placeholder 'siitä' and a comma before 'että'.

Match the factor to the outcome. situation_matching B1

Mistä nämä asiat ovat kiinni? Match: 1. Voitto, 2. Palkka, 3. Matka.

✓ 正解! ✗ おしい! 正解: 1-Asenteesta, 2-Työtunneista, 3-Budjetista

Victory depends on attitude, salary on hours, and travel on budget.

🎉 スコア: /3

よくある質問

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Yes, 'riippua' is a safe synonym, but 'olla kiinni' is more common in spoken Finnish and adds more emphasis.

Because the expression requires the elative case. 'Siitä' is the elative form of 'se'.

It's neutral. You can use it with your boss or your best friend.

It means 'closed' or 'attached'.

No, that's incorrect. You must use the -sta/-stä ending: 'minusta'.

Use 'Se on kiinni siitä, että...' or 'Se on kiinni siitä, [question word]...'.

Yes, very often when discussing conditions for a deal or project success.

Usually, but it can describe general truths, like 'Life is about small things'.

In Helsinki slang, you might hear 'Se on kii siitä'.

Yes! 'Se on kiinni Pekasta' means 'It's up to Pekka'.

関連フレーズ

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riippua jostakin

synonym

to depend on

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olla kyse jostakin

similar

to be a matter of

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perustua johonkin

builds on

to be based on

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johtua jostakin

similar

to be caused by

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