B1 Collocation 중립

saada loppuun

to finish something

To complete a task or project.

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문화적 배경

Finishing a task is a matter of honor. The concept of 'sisu' means you don't leave things 'kesken' (unfinished). In Finnish meetings, 'saada loppuun' is used to signal that a topic is closed and the decision is final. Finnish students are encouraged to be independent. Getting your 'läksyt' (homework) loppuun is the first step to academic success. Finns are avid readers. Asking if someone 'sai kirjan loppuun' is a very common conversation starter.

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The -n Rule

Always check your object. If you finished the WHOLE thing, use the -n ending (accusative). If you only finished a part, you can't really use 'loppuun'.

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Don't use with 'to be'

Don't say 'Olen loppuun'. Say 'Olen valmis' (I am ready) or 'Sain sen loppuun' (I got it finished).

To complete a task or project.

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The -n Rule

Always check your object. If you finished the WHOLE thing, use the -n ending (accusative). If you only finished a part, you can't really use 'loppuun'.

⚠️

Don't use with 'to be'

Don't say 'Olen loppuun'. Say 'Olen valmis' (I am ready) or 'Sain sen loppuun' (I got it finished).

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Sisu and Completion

Finns value the 'result'. Saying 'Sain sen loppuun' is more impressive than saying 'Tein sitä' (I was doing it).

셀프 테스트

Fill in the missing words to say 'I finished the book.'

Sain ______ ______.

✓ 정답! ✗ 아쉬워요. 정답: kirjan loppuun

The object 'kirja' needs the accusative -n ending, and 'loppu' needs the illative -un ending.

Which sentence is the most natural way to say 'We need to finish the project'?

Valitse oikea vaihtoehto:

✓ 정답! ✗ 아쉬워요. 정답: Meidän täytyy saada projekti loppuun.

'Saada loppuun' is the standard collocation for finishing a project.

Complete the dialogue.

A: Saitko jo siivouksen loppuun? B: ______

✓ 정답! ✗ 아쉬워요. 정답: En, se on vielä kesken.

'Kesken' (unfinished/in progress) is the natural opposite of 'saada loppuun'.

Match the phrase to the situation.

1. 'Sain gradun loppuun.' 2. 'Sain ruoan loppuun.' 3. 'Sain sarjan loppuun.'

✓ 정답! ✗ 아쉬워요. 정답: A. University graduation, B. Watching Netflix, C. Eating a big meal

The context determines which object is being 'gotten to the end'.

🎉 점수: /4

시각 학습 자료

연습 문제 은행

4 연습 문제
Fill in the missing words to say 'I finished the book.' Fill Blank A2

Sain ______ ______.

✓ 정답! ✗ 아쉬워요. 정답: kirjan loppuun

The object 'kirja' needs the accusative -n ending, and 'loppu' needs the illative -un ending.

Which sentence is the most natural way to say 'We need to finish the project'? Choose B1

Valitse oikea vaihtoehto:

✓ 정답! ✗ 아쉬워요. 정답: Meidän täytyy saada projekti loppuun.

'Saada loppuun' is the standard collocation for finishing a project.

Complete the dialogue. dialogue_completion B1

A: Saitko jo siivouksen loppuun? B: ______

✓ 정답! ✗ 아쉬워요. 정답: En, se on vielä kesken.

'Kesken' (unfinished/in progress) is the natural opposite of 'saada loppuun'.

Match the phrase to the situation. situation_matching A2

1. 'Sain gradun loppuun.' 2. 'Sain ruoan loppuun.' 3. 'Sain sarjan loppuun.'

✓ 정답! ✗ 아쉬워요. 정답: A. University graduation, B. Watching Netflix, C. Eating a big meal

The context determines which object is being 'gotten to the end'.

🎉 점수: /4

자주 묻는 질문

4 질문

It's grammatically possible but sounds a bit like the meal was a difficult task. Better to say 'Söin kaiken' or 'Söin lautasen tyhjäksi'.

'Valmistua' is used for graduating from school or for a product being completed (e.g., 'Ruoka valmistuu'). 'Saada loppuun' is for a person finishing a task.

It is neutral. You can use it with your boss or your best friend.

Finnish uses the illative case (-un) to show the result of an action that moves toward a goal. 'Lopussa' would mean 'at the end' (location).

관련 표현

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tehdä loppuun

similar

to do to the end

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saattaa päätökseen

specialized form

to bring to a conclusion

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jättää kesken

contrast

to leave unfinished

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viimeistellä

builds on

to finalize/polish

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