A2 Expression 중립

olla menossa ulkomaille

to be going abroad

Traveling to a foreign country.

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문화적 배경

Finns often use 'ulkomaille' to refer to any place outside of Finland, but specifically 'etelänmatka' (trip to the south) is a cultural staple during the dark winter months. For many Finns, Estonia (especially Tallinn) is so close that they might not always use the grand phrase 'menossa ulkomaille' for a day trip, though it is technically correct. Historically, Sweden was the first 'ulkomaa' for most Finns. There is a specific verb 'lähteä Ruotsiin' which is almost as common as 'lähteä ulkomaille'. In the modern Finnish startup scene, 'olla menossa ulkomaille' often implies moving to Berlin, London, or Silicon Valley for work.

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The 'Going' State

Remember that 'menossa' describes a state. You can be 'menossa' for months if you have a ticket booked!

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Case Sensitivity

Don't use 'ulkomailla' with 'menossa'. It's the most common mistake for A2 learners.

Traveling to a foreign country.

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The 'Going' State

Remember that 'menossa' describes a state. You can be 'menossa' for months if you have a ticket booked!

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Case Sensitivity

Don't use 'ulkomailla' with 'menossa'. It's the most common mistake for A2 learners.

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Puhekieli

Use 'Oon menossa' to sound more like a local in Helsinki.

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Destination

If you say 'Olen menossa ulkomaille', expect the next question to be 'Mihin päin?' (To which direction/where?)

셀프 테스트

Fill in the missing word to say 'I am going abroad'.

Minä ______ menossa ulkomaille.

✓ 정답! ✗ 아쉬워요. 정답: olen

The subject is 'Minä' (I), so the verb 'olla' must be 'olen'.

Which sentence is correct?

Choose the correct form:

✓ 정답! ✗ 아쉬워요. 정답: Olen menossa ulkomaille.

'Ulkomaille' is the correct directional form (illative) used with 'menossa'.

Complete the dialogue.

A: Mitä teet ensi viikolla? B: ______ ulkomaille.

✓ 정답! ✗ 아쉬워요. 정답: Olen menossa

The speaker is talking about their own future plans.

Match the sentence to the situation.

Situation: You are at the airport gate right now.

✓ 정답! ✗ 아쉬워요. 정답: Olen menossa ulkomaille juuri nyt.

'Juuri nyt' (right now) matches the immediate situation at the airport.

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시각 학습 자료

연습 문제 은행

4 연습 문제
Fill in the missing word to say 'I am going abroad'. Fill Blank A1

Minä ______ menossa ulkomaille.

✓ 정답! ✗ 아쉬워요. 정답: olen

The subject is 'Minä' (I), so the verb 'olla' must be 'olen'.

Which sentence is correct? Choose A2

Choose the correct form:

✓ 정답! ✗ 아쉬워요. 정답: Olen menossa ulkomaille.

'Ulkomaille' is the correct directional form (illative) used with 'menossa'.

Complete the dialogue. dialogue_completion A2

A: Mitä teet ensi viikolla? B: ______ ulkomaille.

✓ 정답! ✗ 아쉬워요. 정답: Olen menossa

The speaker is talking about their own future plans.

Match the sentence to the situation. situation_matching B1

Situation: You are at the airport gate right now.

✓ 정답! ✗ 아쉬워요. 정답: Olen menossa ulkomaille juuri nyt.

'Juuri nyt' (right now) matches the immediate situation at the airport.

🎉 점수: /4

자주 묻는 질문

10 질문

Yes, it is perfectly neutral and works for both leisure and business.

The plural 'maille' is a conventional way to refer to 'abroad' in general. Using the singular 'maahan' usually requires a specific country name.

Not exactly. 'Olla menossa' implies the plan is already in motion or imminent, whereas 'menen' (I will go) is a simpler future statement.

No, 'ulos' means out of a room or building. 'Ulkomaille' is specifically for countries.

It doesn't matter! 'Mennä' is a general verb for movement regardless of the vehicle.

It is neutral. It's safe to use with your boss and your friends.

Use the past tense of 'olla': 'Olin menossa ulkomaille'.

No, it usually implies a temporary trip. For moving permanently, use 'muuttaa ulkomaille'.

Yes, if the cruise stops in another country.

In slang, you can just say 'Lähden ulkomaille'.

관련 표현

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lähteä reissuun

similar

To go on a trip

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matkustaa

synonym

To travel

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ulkomailla

contrast

Being abroad

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muuttaa ulkomaille

specialized form

To move abroad

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palata kotiin

contrast

To return home

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