B1 Expression 비격식체

ei muuta kuin

nothing but

Used to encourage action.

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문화적 배경

Finns value directness. This phrase is a perfect example of how to be encouraging without being overly emotional. Similar to Swedish 'bara kör', it reflects a regional preference for pragmatic action. In a modern Finnish office, this is used to cut through 'meeting fatigue'. Used frequently among students to motivate each other to start studying or go to a party.

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Keep it short

Don't add extra words. The power of this phrase is its brevity.

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Watch the register

Do not use this with your boss unless you have a very casual relationship.

Used to encourage action.

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Keep it short

Don't add extra words. The power of this phrase is its brevity.

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Watch the register

Do not use this with your boss unless you have a very casual relationship.

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Use it to end debates

If a group is stuck in planning, use this to force a decision.

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Finnish directness

This is a great way to practice the Finnish preference for getting straight to the point.

셀프 테스트

Complete the phrase.

Jos olet valmis, ei muuta kuin ________!

✓ 정답! ✗ 아쉬워요. 정답: menoksi

The idiom 'ei muuta kuin menoksi' is the standard way to say 'let's go'.

Which is the correct way to encourage someone to eat?

Choose the correct sentence.

✓ 정답! ✗ 아쉬워요. 정답: Ei muuta kuin syömään.

The illative case (-maan) is required for the action.

Match the activity with the phrase.

Match the following:

✓ 정답! ✗ 아쉬워요. 정답: 1-Work, 2-Eat, 3-Try, 4-Go

These are common verbal nouns used with the phrase.

Complete the dialogue.

A: 'En tiedä, pitäisikö minun aloittaa tämä kurssi.' B: '________!'

✓ 정답! ✗ 아쉬워요. 정답: Ei muuta kuin aloittamaan!

The illative form is the correct grammatical choice.

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시각 학습 자료

연습 문제 은행

4 연습 문제
Complete the phrase. Fill Blank A2

Jos olet valmis, ei muuta kuin ________!

✓ 정답! ✗ 아쉬워요. 정답: menoksi

The idiom 'ei muuta kuin menoksi' is the standard way to say 'let's go'.

Which is the correct way to encourage someone to eat? Choose B1

Choose the correct sentence.

✓ 정답! ✗ 아쉬워요. 정답: Ei muuta kuin syömään.

The illative case (-maan) is required for the action.

Match the activity with the phrase. Match A1

왼쪽의 각 항목을 오른쪽의 짝과 연결하세요:

✓ 정답! ✗ 아쉬워요. 정답: 1-Work, 2-Eat, 3-Try, 4-Go

These are common verbal nouns used with the phrase.

Complete the dialogue. dialogue_completion B2

A: 'En tiedä, pitäisikö minun aloittaa tämä kurssi.' B: '________!'

✓ 정답! ✗ 아쉬워요. 정답: Ei muuta kuin aloittamaan!

The illative form is the correct grammatical choice.

🎉 점수: /4

자주 묻는 질문

12 질문

No, it is too informal. Use 'Ehdotan, että aloitamme...' instead.

Usually yes, but it can be followed by a noun like 'töihin' (to work).

Not at all, as long as you are using it to encourage, not to dismiss.

No, it is strictly for positive, constructive actions.

'Menoksi' is an idiomatic noun form meaning 'time to go'.

Yes, it is standard colloquial Finnish used everywhere.

You don't need a subject. It is an impersonal command.

Add 'voisi' or 'ehkä': 'Ehkä ei muuta kuin...' (Maybe just...)

Only in informal texts like WhatsApp or social media.

No, it is always the same.

No, it is strictly for present or future actions.

It is colloquial, not slang. It is widely understood by all ages.

관련 표현

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Ei se mitään

similar

It doesn't matter

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Kyllä se siitä

similar

It will be fine

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Eikun

builds on

Actually no / wait

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Ryhtyä toimeen

specialized form

To take action

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