B1 Expression ニュートラル

tulla lääkäriin

to come to the doctor

意味

To attend a medical appointment.

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文化的背景

The Finnish healthcare system is divided into public (terveyskeskus) and private (lääkäriasema). 'Tulla lääkäriin' is used for both, but the experience of 'coming' might differ—private clinics often have more 'hotel-like' lobbies. It is culturally acceptable and common to tell your employer 'Minun pitää tulla lääkäriin'. Health is prioritized, and you don't usually need to give specific details about why you are 'coming to the doctor'. In Finnish waiting rooms, silence is the norm. When you 'tulla lääkäriin', you check in (often at a kiosk) and sit quietly. Small talk with other patients is rare. Most appointments are now booked online. You might receive a text saying 'Tervetuloa lääkäriin' (Welcome to the doctor) with your time and room number.

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The 'Into' Rule

Always remember the '-iin' ending. You are entering the doctor's sphere of influence!

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Punctuality

In Finland, 'tulla lääkäriin' means being there 5-10 minutes early. Being 'on time' is sometimes considered late.

意味

To attend a medical appointment.

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The 'Into' Rule

Always remember the '-iin' ending. You are entering the doctor's sphere of influence!

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Punctuality

In Finland, 'tulla lääkäriin' means being there 5-10 minutes early. Being 'on time' is sometimes considered late.

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Using 'Lekuri'

In very casual Finnish, you can say 'tulla lekurille'. It's slangy and friendly.

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Kela Card

When you 'tulla lääkäriin', always have your Kela card (social security) ready. It's the first thing they ask for.

自分をテスト

Fill in the correct form of the phrase.

Minun täytyy ______ ______ huomenna kello 10.

✓ 正解! ✗ おしい! 正解: tulla lääkäriin

The phrase 'tulla lääkäriin' is the correct way to say you are attending an appointment.

Which sentence is the most natural for arriving at the clinic?

You are at the reception desk. What do you say?

✓ 正解! ✗ おしい! 正解: Tulin lääkäriin, minulla on aika.

'Tulin lääkäriin' (I came to the doctor) is the standard way to announce your arrival.

Complete the dialogue between a nurse and a patient.

Hoitaja: 'Pääsettekö ______ huomenna?' Potilas: 'Kyllä, tulen silloin.'

✓ 正解! ✗ おしい! 正解: tulemaan lääkäriin

After the verb 'päästä', we use the third infinitive 'tulemaan'.

Match the phrase to the context.

Context: You are telling your friend you have a check-up.

✓ 正解! ✗ おしい! 正解: Tulen lääkäriin

While 'Käyn lääkärissä' is also possible, 'Tulen lääkäriin' specifically highlights the appointment you are going to attend.

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練習問題バンク

4 問題
Fill in the correct form of the phrase. Fill Blank A2

Minun täytyy ______ ______ huomenna kello 10.

✓ 正解! ✗ おしい! 正解: tulla lääkäriin

The phrase 'tulla lääkäriin' is the correct way to say you are attending an appointment.

Which sentence is the most natural for arriving at the clinic? Choose B1

You are at the reception desk. What do you say?

✓ 正解! ✗ おしい! 正解: Tulin lääkäriin, minulla on aika.

'Tulin lääkäriin' (I came to the doctor) is the standard way to announce your arrival.

Complete the dialogue between a nurse and a patient. dialogue_completion B1

Hoitaja: 'Pääsettekö ______ huomenna?' Potilas: 'Kyllä, tulen silloin.'

✓ 正解! ✗ おしい! 正解: tulemaan lääkäriin

After the verb 'päästä', we use the third infinitive 'tulemaan'.

Match the phrase to the context. situation_matching A2

Context: You are telling your friend you have a check-up.

✓ 正解! ✗ おしい! 正解: Tulen lääkäriin

While 'Käyn lääkärissä' is also possible, 'Tulen lääkäriin' specifically highlights the appointment you are going to attend.

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よくある質問

12 問

Yes, but it's less common. 'Lääkäriin' refers to the appointment/place, while 'lääkärille' refers more to the person.

Use 'tulla' for the appointment time or arrival. Use 'mennä' for the act of leaving home to go there.

It is neutral. You can use it with friends, bosses, and doctors.

You can say 'Minulla on lääkäriaika' or 'Minun pitää tulla lääkäriin'.

No, Finnish doesn't have articles like 'a' or 'the'. Just 'lääkäriin'.

Then you say 'tulla hammaslääkäriin'.

Usually no. For the ER, use 'mennä päivystykseen'.

Yes, you can say 'tulla etälääkäriin'.

It is the Illative case, which indicates movement into a place.

Say 'Tulin lääkäriin eilen' or more commonly 'Kävin lääkärissä eilen'.

Both work, but 'lääkäriin' is more standard.

Usually, yes, but it can also be for a routine check-up or certificate.

関連フレーズ

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mennä lääkäriin

similar

To go to the doctor

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käydä lääkärissä

similar

To visit the doctor

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päästä lääkäriin

builds on

To get an appointment / To manage to see a doctor

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hakeutua hoitoon

specialized form

To seek medical treatment

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lääkärin vastaanotto

specialized form

Doctor's reception/appointment

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