A2 Expression ニュートラル

tulla kiire

to run out of time

意味

Not having enough time.

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文化的背景

Finns often use 'kiire' as a social shield. Saying 'minulle tuli vähän kiire' is a polite way to leave a party without offending the host. Efficiency is prized. 'Tulla kiire' in a meeting suggests that the agenda is too full and needs to be streamlined. Students are taught to manage their time independently. 'Tulla kiire' is a common warning from teachers about exam periods. In cities like Helsinki, public transport is very punctual. 'Tulla kiire' is almost always related to the exact minute a tram or metro departs.

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Use with 'taitaa'

Add 'taitaa' (to seem/probably) to sound more native: 'Minulle taitaa tulla kiire.'

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Case Check

Never say 'Minä tulen kiire.' It sounds like you are turning into a person named Hurry.

意味

Not having enough time.

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Use with 'taitaa'

Add 'taitaa' (to seem/probably) to sound more native: 'Minulle taitaa tulla kiire.'

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Case Check

Never say 'Minä tulen kiire.' It sounds like you are turning into a person named Hurry.

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The Punctuality Rule

If you say 'meille tulee kiire,' it's a signal to your Finnish friends to stop talking and start moving immediately.

自分をテスト

Fill in the correct form of the person (Allative case).

_____ (Minä) tulee kiire töihin.

✓ 正解! ✗ おしい! 正解: Minulle

The person who is in a hurry takes the -lle ending.

Which sentence means 'We got in a hurry yesterday'?

Choose the correct past tense sentence:

✓ 正解! ✗ おしい! 正解: Meille tuli kiire eilen.

'Tuli' is the past tense of 'tulla'.

Complete the dialogue.

A: Bussi lähtee 2 minuutin päästä! B: Apua, nyt _____!

✓ 正解! ✗ おしい! 正解: tulee kiire

'Nyt tulee kiire' is the standard exclamation for this situation.

Match the phrase to the situation.

You realize you have only 10 minutes to finish a test.

✓ 正解! ✗ おしい! 正解: Minulle tulee kiire.

You are predicting the upcoming rush.

🎉 スコア: /4

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練習問題バンク

4 問題
Fill in the correct form of the person (Allative case). Fill Blank A2

_____ (Minä) tulee kiire töihin.

✓ 正解! ✗ おしい! 正解: Minulle

The person who is in a hurry takes the -lle ending.

Which sentence means 'We got in a hurry yesterday'? Choose A2

Choose the correct past tense sentence:

✓ 正解! ✗ おしい! 正解: Meille tuli kiire eilen.

'Tuli' is the past tense of 'tulla'.

Complete the dialogue. dialogue_completion A2

A: Bussi lähtee 2 minuutin päästä! B: Apua, nyt _____!

✓ 正解! ✗ おしい! 正解: tulee kiire

'Nyt tulee kiire' is the standard exclamation for this situation.

Match the phrase to the situation. situation_matching A2

You realize you have only 10 minutes to finish a test.

✓ 正解! ✗ おしい! 正解: Minulle tulee kiire.

You are predicting the upcoming rush.

🎉 スコア: /4

よくある質問

10 問

Yes, it's very common to say 'Projektin kanssa tulee kiire' (The project is getting rushed).

'Olla kiire' is the state of being in a hurry. 'Tulla kiire' is the process of becoming hurried or realizing you will be.

Yes, it is a neutral and polite way to express time pressure.

Use an intensifier: 'Minulle tuli aivan valtava kiire.'

No, it stays 'kiire': 'Ei tule kiire.'

Yes, just change the pronoun: 'Hänelle tulee kiire.'

Yes, 'tulla kiirus' is a slightly more informal/dialectal version.

Yes, 'Takarajan kanssa tulee kiire' is perfect.

Then you say 'Olen myöhässä.' 'Tulla kiire' is for the period before you are late.

Yes, like all Finnish 'r' sounds, it is a voiced alveolar trill.

関連フレーズ

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olla kiire

similar

to be in a hurry

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pitää kiirettä

builds on

to hurry up

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kiirehtiä

specialized form

to hasten

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viime tingassa

similar

at the last minute

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hätiköidä

contrast

to act too hastily

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