뜻
A situation is getting worse.
문화적 배경
Finns are known for their 'pessimistic realism.' Using this phrase is often seen as being 'järkevä' (sensible) rather than just negative. In Finnish meetings, directness is valued. If a project is failing, it is expected that someone points out it is 'menossa huonompaan suuntaan' early on. The national broadcaster YLE frequently uses this phrase in headlines to describe global trends, from climate change to the economy. Doctors use this phrase to give patients a realistic but calm assessment of their health trends without causing immediate panic.
Use with 'vaikuttaa'
Combine with 'vaikuttaa olevan' (seems to be) to sound more polite: 'Tilanne vaikuttaa olevan menossa huonompaan suuntaan.'
Don't over-decline
Make sure both 'huonompaan' and 'suuntaan' are in the same case. They must agree!
뜻
A situation is getting worse.
Use with 'vaikuttaa'
Combine with 'vaikuttaa olevan' (seems to be) to sound more polite: 'Tilanne vaikuttaa olevan menossa huonompaan suuntaan.'
Don't over-decline
Make sure both 'huonompaan' and 'suuntaan' are in the same case. They must agree!
The 'Finnish Sigh'
This phrase is often preceded by a small sigh (niin...) which adds to the feeling of realistic resignation.
셀프 테스트
Täytä puuttuvat sanat oikeassa muodossa.
Taloustilanne on _________ huonompaan _________.
The phrase uses 'menossa' (ongoing) and 'suuntaan' (illative case).
Mikä lause tarkoittaa, että tilanne huononee juuri nyt?
Valitse oikea vaihtoehto:
'On menossa' indicates the process is currently happening.
Yhdistä suomenkielinen lause ja sen merkitys.
Yhdistä parit:
All these pairs are synonymous in context.
Mitä Pekka sanoo?
Liisa: 'Mitä mieltä olet uudesta laista?' Pekka: 'Minusta se on...'
This is the most natural way to express that the law is a step for the worse.
Missä tilanteessa käyttäisit tätä lausetta?
Tilanne: Huomaat, että autosi moottori pitää outoa ääntä ja se voimistuu.
It refers to the condition (kunto) of the car.
🎉 점수: /5
시각 학습 자료
연습 문제 은행
5 연습 문제Taloustilanne on _________ huonompaan _________.
The phrase uses 'menossa' (ongoing) and 'suuntaan' (illative case).
Valitse oikea vaihtoehto:
'On menossa' indicates the process is currently happening.
왼쪽의 각 항목을 오른쪽의 짝과 연결하세요:
All these pairs are synonymous in context.
Liisa: 'Mitä mieltä olet uudesta laista?' Pekka: 'Minusta se on...'
This is the most natural way to express that the law is a step for the worse.
Tilanne: Huomaat, että autosi moottori pitää outoa ääntä ja se voimistuu.
It refers to the condition (kunto) of the car.
🎉 점수: /5
자주 묻는 질문
4 질문Yes, but usually for their health or behavior, not their physical location. 'Hän on menossa huonompaan suuntaan' means his condition is worsening.
It's not grammatically wrong, but 'huonompaan' (worse) is much more common because it implies a comparison to how things were before.
The opposite is 'mennä parempaan suuntaan' (to go in a better direction).
It is neutral. You can use it with your boss or with your friends.
관련 표현
Mennä päin mäntyä
similarTo go into the pine tree (to go totally wrong).
Olla laskusuunnassa
synonymTo be in a downward trend.
Mennä parempaan suuntaan
contrastTo be getting better.
Huonontua
synonymTo worsen.
Mennä mönkään
similarTo go awry / to fail.
Lähteä luisuun
builds onTo start sliding (downward).
