A1 Idiom 중립

Olla sujut

To be square

Having settled a debt or dispute.

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문화적 배경

Finns have a high level of social trust. If someone says 'ollaan sujut', they truly mean it. There is no hidden expectation of further payment. In Finnish startups and modern offices, 'ollaan sujut' is common when trading favors or small tasks, reflecting a flat hierarchy. In older generations, being 'sujut' was a matter of honor. Not paying a debt was seen as a major character flaw. The rise of MobilePay has made 'ollaan sujut' a daily phrase in digital chats.

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The 'Ollaanko' trick

Always use 'Ollaanko sujut?' (passive form) instead of 'Olemmeko sujut?' to sound like a local.

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Don't pluralize!

Never say 'sujuja'. It's a common mistake that immediately marks you as a beginner.

Having settled a debt or dispute.

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The 'Ollaanko' trick

Always use 'Ollaanko sujut?' (passive form) instead of 'Olemmeko sujut?' to sound like a local.

⚠️

Don't pluralize!

Never say 'sujuja'. It's a common mistake that immediately marks you as a beginner.

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The Finnish Handshake

Saying 'ollaan sujut' is often as binding as a written contract in Finnish culture.

셀프 테스트

Fill in the missing word to say 'We are even'.

Minä maksoin lounaan, sinä maksoit kahvin. Me olemme nyt _______.

✓ 정답! ✗ 아쉬워요. 정답: sujut

'Sujut' is the correct indeclinable form for being even.

Which sentence is correct?

How do you ask a friend if you are even?

✓ 정답! ✗ 아쉬워요. 정답: Ollaanko me sujut?

'Ollaanko' is the natural spoken way to say 'Are we', and 'sujut' is the correct idiom.

Match the situation to the phrase.

You paid back 20 euros you borrowed last week.

✓ 정답! ✗ 아쉬워요. 정답: Both A and C

Both 'sujut' and 'tasan' work for financial evenness.

Complete the dialogue.

A: 'Anteeksi, että olin myöhässä.' B: 'Ei se mitään, minä olin myöhässä eilen, joten...'

✓ 정답! ✗ 아쉬워요. 정답: A and C are correct.

Both 'sujut' and 'kuitit' (slang) work in this informal social context.

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시각 학습 자료

연습 문제 은행

4 연습 문제
Fill in the missing word to say 'We are even'. Fill Blank A1

Minä maksoin lounaan, sinä maksoit kahvin. Me olemme nyt _______.

✓ 정답! ✗ 아쉬워요. 정답: sujut

'Sujut' is the correct indeclinable form for being even.

Which sentence is correct? Choose A2

How do you ask a friend if you are even?

✓ 정답! ✗ 아쉬워요. 정답: Ollaanko me sujut?

'Ollaanko' is the natural spoken way to say 'Are we', and 'sujut' is the correct idiom.

Match the situation to the phrase. situation_matching B1

You paid back 20 euros you borrowed last week.

✓ 정답! ✗ 아쉬워요. 정답: Both A and C

Both 'sujut' and 'tasan' work for financial evenness.

Complete the dialogue. dialogue_completion B2

A: 'Anteeksi, että olin myöhässä.' B: 'Ei se mitään, minä olin myöhässä eilen, joten...'

✓ 정답! ✗ 아쉬워요. 정답: A and C are correct.

Both 'sujut' and 'kuitit' (slang) work in this informal social context.

🎉 점수: /4

자주 묻는 질문

10 질문

It's technically an indeclinable adjective or adverbial. It doesn't behave like a normal Finnish word!

Yes, if you are talking about a small favor like swapping a shift. It's neutral enough.

For large bank loans, use 'velaton' (debt-free). 'Sujut' is for personal or small-scale balance.

Yes, it is a universal Finnish idiom understood everywhere.

Metaphorically, yes! 'Olla sujut itsensä kanssa' means to be at peace with yourself.

Not at all. It sounds honest and clear, which Finns appreciate.

Yes, 'tilit on tasattu' (accounts are balanced) is the more formal equivalent.

Usually 'tasan' is better for scores, but 'sujut' works if you are talking about who won the most games overall.

Yes, they share the same root meaning 'to flow'.

In an informal email or text, yes. In a formal business letter, use more professional language.

관련 표현

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olla tasan

synonym

To be even/level

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olla kuitit

synonym

To be 'receipted'

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sopia

builds on

To agree/to fit

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antaa anteeksi

similar

To forgive

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kuitata

specialized form

To offset/to acknowledge

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