B1 Idiom 중립

pysyä kärryillä

to stay on track

To follow the progress of something.

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문화적 배경

The phrase reflects Finland's rapid transition from an agrarian society to a high-tech one. The 'cart' is a nod to the past. In Finnish meetings, it is encouraged to admit if you are not 'pysymässä kärryillä'. It shows you care about the details. Finnish teachers often use this to check if students are following. It's a friendly, low-pressure way to check comprehension. Finnish news often uses this in headlines about complex topics like the economy or technology.

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Use the opposite

If you are lost, say 'Putosin kärryiltä'. It's a very natural way to ask for help.

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Case matters

Always use 'kärryillä' (adessive). Using 'kärryissä' will sound like you are literally sitting inside a box.

To follow the progress of something.

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Use the opposite

If you are lost, say 'Putosin kärryiltä'. It's a very natural way to ask for help.

⚠️

Case matters

Always use 'kärryillä' (adessive). Using 'kärryissä' will sound like you are literally sitting inside a box.

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Honesty is key

Finns appreciate it when you admit you don't follow. It's better than pretending.

셀프 테스트

Fill in the missing word in the correct case.

Puhut niin nopeasti, etten pysy ______.

✓ 정답! ✗ 아쉬워요. 정답: kärryillä

The idiom always uses the adessive plural 'kärryillä'.

Which sentence means 'I lost track of the news'?

Valitse oikea lause:

✓ 정답! ✗ 아쉬워요. 정답: Putosin kärryiltä uutisista.

'Pudota kärryiltä' is the antonym meaning to lose track.

Match the Finnish phrase with its English meaning.

Yhdistä parit:

✓ 정답! ✗ 아쉬워요. 정답: all

These are the three most common 'tracking' idioms in Finnish.

Complete the dialogue.

A: 'Tämä matematiikka on tosi vaikeaa.' B: 'Niin on, en minäkään ______.'

✓ 정답! ✗ 아쉬워요. 정답: pysy kärryillä

The negative form 'en pysy' is followed by the idiom.

In which situation would you say 'En pysy kärryillä'?

Valitse tilanne:

✓ 정답! ✗ 아쉬워요. 정답: Kun joku selittää vaikeaa asiaa.

It is used for cognitive following.

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시각 학습 자료

Stay vs Fall

Pysyä Kärryillä
Understanding Ymmärtäminen
Pudota Kärryiltä
Confusion Sekaannus

연습 문제 은행

5 연습 문제
Fill in the missing word in the correct case. Fill Blank B1

Puhut niin nopeasti, etten pysy ______.

✓ 정답! ✗ 아쉬워요. 정답: kärryillä

The idiom always uses the adessive plural 'kärryillä'.

Which sentence means 'I lost track of the news'? Choose B1

Valitse oikea lause:

✓ 정답! ✗ 아쉬워요. 정답: Putosin kärryiltä uutisista.

'Pudota kärryiltä' is the antonym meaning to lose track.

Match the Finnish phrase with its English meaning. Match B1

왼쪽의 각 항목을 오른쪽의 짝과 연결하세요:

✓ 정답! ✗ 아쉬워요. 정답: all

These are the three most common 'tracking' idioms in Finnish.

Complete the dialogue. dialogue_completion A2

A: 'Tämä matematiikka on tosi vaikeaa.' B: 'Niin on, en minäkään ______.'

✓ 정답! ✗ 아쉬워요. 정답: pysy kärryillä

The negative form 'en pysy' is followed by the idiom.

In which situation would you say 'En pysy kärryillä'? situation_matching A1

Valitse tilanne:

✓ 정답! ✗ 아쉬워요. 정답: Kun joku selittää vaikeaa asiaa.

It is used for cognitive following.

🎉 점수: /5

자주 묻는 질문

12 질문

No, for physical following use 'pysyä perässä'.

It is always plural 'kärryillä'.

No, it's a standard idiom used in all levels of society.

Pysyn kärryillä uutisista.

It means a cart or a carriage.

Yes, to show you are following the interviewer's points.

Yes, 'seurata' or 'käsittää'.

In Finnish, many tools and vehicles are traditionally plural (like 'sakset' for scissors).

Yes, it means keeping up with what's happening in your life.

Then you 'putoat kärryiltä'.

Yes, very common in journalism and blogs.

Not at all, it's used daily by all ages.

관련 표현

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pysyä perässä

synonym

To keep up / stay behind

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pudota kärryiltä

contrast

To lose track / fall off the cart

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olla kartalla

similar

To be on the map

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pysyä vauhdissa

similar

To stay in the speed

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seurata mukana

similar

To follow along

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