When you achieve your goals, that's menestys. It means success in English.
You can use it to talk about doing well in school, at work, or in a competition. For example, getting good grades is menestys.
Winning a game is also menestys. It's a useful word to know when you want to describe a positive outcome.
menestys 30초 만에
- B1 level noun
- Means 'success'
- Commonly used
발음 가이드
- Misplacing the primary stress to a syllable other than the first.
수준별 예문
Menestys vaatii työtä.
Success requires work.
Toivotan sinulle menestystä!
I wish you success!
Hänen kirjansa oli suuri menestys.
His book was a great success.
Menestys maistuu hyvältä.
Success tastes good.
He etsivät menestystä urallaan.
They are looking for success in their career.
Menestys ei tullut helposti.
Success didn't come easily.
Pieni menestys motivoi jatkamaan.
A little success motivates you to continue.
Menestys on monen asian summa.
Success is the sum of many things.
자주 쓰는 조합
자주 쓰는 구문
Toivotan sinulle menestystä!
I wish you success!
Hänen menestyksensä oli ansaittua.
His/Her success was well-deserved.
Menestys vaatii kovaa työtä.
Success requires hard work.
He juhlivat menestystään.
They celebrated their success.
Mikä on menestyksen salaisuus?
What is the secret to success?
Hän saavutti suuren menestyksen.
He/She achieved great success.
Menestys ei tullut helpolla.
Success didn't come easily.
Heidän yhteistyönsä johti menestykseen.
Their cooperation led to success.
Menestys on suhteellista.
Success is relative.
Menestys avaa uusia ovia.
Success opens new doors.
자주 혼동되는 단어
While 'onni' means 'luck' or 'happiness', 'menestys' refers to 'success', a broader concept that can sometimes be influenced by luck but isn't synonymous with it.
A 'tulos' (result) can be a factor in determining 'menestys' (success), but they are not interchangeable. 'Tulos' is specific, 'menestys' is general.
'Voitto' (victory/win) is a specific kind of 'menestys' (success), particularly in competitive contexts. Not all success is a victory.
문법 패턴
관용어 및 표현
"olla menestys"
To be a success.
Esitys oli suuri menestys. (The show was a great success.)
neutral"saavuttaa menestystä"
To achieve success.
Hän saavutti suurta menestystä urallaan. (He achieved great success in his career.)
neutral"toivottaa menestystä"
To wish success.
Toivotan sinulle menestystä uudessa työssäsi! (I wish you success in your new job!)
neutral"menestyksekäs ura"
A successful career.
Hänellä oli menestyksekäs ura professorina. (She had a successful career as a professor.)
neutral"menestysromaani"
A successful novel (a bestseller).
Kirjasta tuli nopeasti menestysromaani. (The book quickly became a bestseller.)
neutral"menestystarina"
A success story.
Yrityksen kasvu on todellinen menestystarina. (The company's growth is a real success story.)
neutral"menestyksen avain"
The key to success.
Kova työ on menestyksen avain. (Hard work is the key to success.)
neutral"pyrkiä menestykseen"
To strive for success.
Hän pyrkii aina menestykseen kaikessa, mitä tekee. (He always strives for success in everything he does.)
neutral"menestyä elämässä"
To succeed in life.
Kaikki vanhemmat toivovat lastensa menestyvän elämässä. (All parents hope their children succeed in life.)
neutral"yltää menestykseen"
To reach success.
Vaatii paljon työtä yltää menestykseen. (It takes a lot of work to reach success.)
neutral혼동하기 쉬운
Sounds similar to 'onni' (luck) and is often used in contexts where 'fortunately' or 'luckily' would fit in English.
'Onneksi' means 'fortunately' or 'luckily', indicating a positive outcome or relief. It's an adverb. 'Onni' is a noun meaning 'luck' or 'happiness'.
Onneksi bussi oli ajoissa. (Fortunately, the bus was on time.)
Often confused with the noun 'menestys' (success) because of the shared root, but it's a verb.
'Menestyä' is a verb meaning 'to succeed' or 'to prosper'. 'Menestys' is the noun form, meaning 'success'.
Toivon, että menestyt opinnoissasi. (I hope that you succeed in your studies.)
Can sometimes be used in contexts where 'success' might be implied, leading to confusion with 'menestys'.
'Tulos' means 'result', 'outcome', or 'score'. While a good result can be a success, 'tulos' focuses on the outcome itself, not the act or state of succeeding.
Mikä oli testin tulos? (What was the result of the test?)
Translates to 'achievement', which is closely related to success.
'Saavutus' refers to something accomplished or achieved, often a specific milestone. 'Menestys' is a broader concept of overall success or being successful.
Se oli suuri saavutus hänen uralleen. (That was a great achievement for his career.)
Means 'victory' or 'win', which are often outcomes of success, especially in competitions.
'Voitto' specifically refers to winning in a contest, game, or battle. 'Menestys' is a more general term for succeeding in various aspects of life.
Joukkue saavutti tärkeän voiton. (The team achieved an important victory.)
문장 패턴
X on menestys.
Tämä on menestys. (This is a success.)
X:llä on menestys.
Minulla on menestys. (I have success.)
X on iso menestys.
Se oli iso menestys. (It was a big success.)
Haluan menestystä X:ssä.
Haluan menestystä työssä. (I want success at work.)
Menestyksen salaisuus on X.
Menestyksen salaisuus on kova työ. (The secret to success is hard work.)
Menestys riippuu X:stä.
Menestys riippuu valmistautumisesta. (Success depends on preparation.)
Toivotan sinulle menestystä X:ssä.
Toivotan sinulle menestystä uudessa työssäsi. (I wish you success in your new job.)
Kovan työn tuloksena on menestys.
Kovan työn tuloksena on usein menestys. (Hard work often results in success.)
팁
Understanding 'menestys'
The word 'menestys' is a direct translation of success. It's a noun, and you'll find it used in many contexts just like in English.
Using 'menestys' in sentences
You can use 'menestys' to talk about a successful outcome. For example, 'Projekti oli suuri menestys' means 'The project was a big success.'
Related verb: menestyä
The verb form is 'menestyä', which means 'to succeed' or 'to be successful'. For example, 'Hän menestyi kokeessa' means 'He succeeded in the exam'.
Expressing good luck
While not a direct translation, 'menestystä!' can be used as a short way to wish someone success or good luck, similar to 'good luck!' in English.
Adjective form: menestyksekäs
The adjective form is 'menestyksekäs', meaning 'successful'. For example, 'Menestyksekäs ura' means 'A successful career'.
Plural form
The plural form of 'menestys' is 'menestykset', meaning 'successes'. For example, 'Hänen menestyksensä olivat monia' means 'His successes were many'.
Common phrases with 'menestys'
You'll often hear 'liiketoiminnan menestys' (business success) or 'akateeminen menestys' (academic success).
Opposite: epäonnistuminen
The antonym, or opposite, of 'menestys' is 'epäonnistuminen', which means 'failure'.
Using 'menestyä' with different cases
Remember that verbs in Finnish often require specific cases. 'Menestyä' often takes the inessive case (where something happens) when referring to a field, e.g., 'Hän menestyy urheilussa' (He succeeds in sports).
Practicing 'menestys'
Try forming your own sentences using 'menestys' and its related forms. The more you use it, the better you'll remember it. For example, 'Toivon sinulle paljon menestystä!' (I wish you a lot of success!).
자주 묻는 질문
10 질문Think of it as 'men' getting 'success'. A little silly, but it can stick! Practice using it in sentences. For example, 'Toivotan sinulle paljon menestystä!' (I wish you a lot of success!).
Yes, it does. While 'menestys' often refers to success in a general sense, if you were talking about multiple specific successes, you could use forms like 'menestykset' (nominative plural) or 'menestyksiä' (partitive plural). For instance, 'Hänen uraltaan löytyy monia menestyksiä.' (His career includes many successes.)
You can use it in phrases like 'saavuttaa menestystä' (to achieve success) or 'toivottaa menestystä' (to wish success). 'Hän saavutti suurta menestystä työssään.' (He achieved great success in his work.)
'Menestys' generally implies a larger, more significant or sustained achievement, often with recognition. 'Onnistuminen' is more about a single instance of something working out or being successful. 'Tentti meni hyvin, se oli onnistuminen.' (The exam went well, it was a success.) 'Yrityksen uusi tuote oli suuri menestys.' (The company's new product was a great success.)
Absolutely! 'Paljon menestystä!' (Much success!) is a common way to wish someone good luck. Another is 'avain menestykseen' (the key to success). 'Kova työ on usein avain menestykseen.' (Hard work is often the key to success.)
The adjective for 'successful' is 'menestyksekäs'. For example, 'Hänellä oli menestyksekäs ura.' (He had a successful career.)
Not really the word itself, but you can talk about a 'lack of success' or 'no success'. For instance, 'yrityksestä ei tullut menestystä' (the venture did not become a success). You wouldn't say 'bad success'.
The verb is 'menestyä', which means 'to succeed' or 'to prosper'. 'Hän toivoi menestyvänsä opinnoissaan.' (He hoped to succeed in his studies.)
No, the word 'menestys' itself doesn't change based on the person. It's a noun. The context of the sentence or the pronouns will indicate who is succeeding. 'Hänen menestyksensä oli ansaittua.' (His success was deserved.)
It's very common to see 'menestys' in the nominative (as the subject) or partitive case (when you have some success). You'll also see it in the illative case, like in 'avain menestykseen' (key to success).
셀프 테스트 30 질문
Se oli suuri ___ minulle. (It was a great ___ for me.)
The sentence needs a noun meaning 'success' to complete the phrase 'a great success'.
Toivotan sinulle paljon ___. (I wish you a lot of ___.)
The word 'menestystä' is the partitive form of 'menestys', used after verbs expressing wishes or desires.
Hän sai ___ työssään. (He got ___ in his work.)
Similar to the previous example, 'menestystä' is needed here to express 'success' in work.
Meidän täytyy juhlia tätä ___. (We must celebrate this ___.)
The word 'menestystä' is in the partitive case because it is the object of the verb 'juhlia' (to celebrate) when referring to an ongoing or uncountable concept.
Tämä projekti oli suuri ___. (This project was a great ___.)
The sentence requires the noun 'menestys' to mean 'success' for the project.
Haluamme toivottaa sinulle ___ elämässä. (We want to wish you ___ in life.)
'Menestystä' is the correct form to express 'success' when wishing someone well.
The sentence structure in Finnish often places the possessive pronoun first, followed by the adjective and then the noun. 'Johti' means 'led to', and 'suureen menestykseen' means 'to great success'.
This sentence translates to 'The company's success is based on innovative ideas.' The genitive form 'yrityksen' ('company's') precedes 'menestys' ('success'). 'Perustuu' means 'is based on', and 'innovatiivisiin ideoihin' means 'on innovative ideas' (inessive plural).
This means 'They hope the project achieves international success.' 'Toivovat' is 'hope', 'hankkeen' is 'of the project' (genitive), 'saavuttavan' is 'achieving' (participle), and 'kansainvälistä menestystä' is 'international success' (partitive).
Pitkän ja kovan työn jälkeen he saavuttivat vihdoin ansaitun ___.
Here, 'menestyksen' is in the genitive case, used as the object of the verb 'saavuttaa' (to achieve). It answers 'mitä?' (what?).
Hänen jatkuva sitoutumisensa ja lahjakkuutensa olivat avainasemassa projektin ___.
Here, 'menestykseen' is in the illative case, indicating direction or purpose. It answers 'mihin?' (to what?).
Yrityksen taloudellinen ___ riippuu nyt uusien markkinoiden valloittamisesta.
Here, 'menestys' is in the nominative case, acting as the subject of the sentence.
Vaikka vastoinkäymisiä oli, heidän uskonsa ___ ei horjunut.
Here, 'menestykseen' is in the illative case, indicating the object of belief or faith. 'Usko johonkin' (faith in something).
Kestävä ___ vaatii paitsi lahjakkuutta, myös valtavasti työtä ja sinnikkyyttä.
Here, 'menestystä' is in the partitive case, used as the object of 'vaatia' (to demand/require). It answers 'mitä?' (what?) for an ongoing or indeterminate action.
Hän puhui paljon tiimin ___ ja siitä, miten sitä voi parantaa.
Here, 'menestyksestä' is in the elative case, indicating 'about success'. It answers 'mistä?' (about what?).
Which of the following best captures the nuanced meaning of 'menestys' in the context of a long-term, sustained achievement?
While 'menestys' can mean success in general, 'kukoistus' more accurately conveys a prolonged period of thriving and flourishing, which aligns with the C2 level understanding of sustained achievement.
In a philosophical discussion about the ultimate goal of human endeavor, which word would be the most profound synonym for 'menestys'?
At a C2 level, 'menestys' can extend beyond mere achievement to encompass deeper fulfillment. 'Täyttymys' specifically speaks to this sense of completeness and satisfaction.
Which option most accurately describes a scenario where 'menestys' implies overcoming significant adversity?
At the C2 level, 'menestys' often carries the connotation of achieving success despite challenges, making 'vaikeuksien voittaminen ja tavoitteiden saavuttaminen' the most appropriate choice.
The Finnish word 'menestys' inherently carries a moral judgment about the means by which success was achieved.
'Menestys' in Finnish is a neutral term for success. Its use does not inherently imply a moral judgment regarding the methods employed to achieve it, though context can, of course, add such a layer.
If someone describes their life as being full of 'menestys', it automatically implies they are wealthy.
While financial success can be a part of 'menestys', the word itself is broader and encompasses various forms of achievement and positive outcomes, not solely wealth.
To truly achieve 'menestys' at a C2 level understanding, one must have made a significant positive impact on society.
While contributing to society can be a form of 'menestys', the term itself does not universally require a societal impact. Success can be personal, professional, or academic without necessarily extending to broad societal influence.
This sentence means 'Success is not always easy to achieve.' The word order in Finnish often places the verb and negation after the subject.
This translates to 'Persistent work eventually led to great success.' The adjective 'pitkäjänteinen' (persistent) modifies 'työ' (work).
This sentence means 'Nothing is a sure guarantee for success.' 'Mikään ei' is a common Finnish negative construction for 'nothing'.
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Summary
Menestys is a key term for expressing achievement and positive outcomes in Finnish.
- B1 level noun
- Means 'success'
- Commonly used
Understanding 'menestys'
The word 'menestys' is a direct translation of success. It's a noun, and you'll find it used in many contexts just like in English.
Using 'menestys' in sentences
You can use 'menestys' to talk about a successful outcome. For example, 'Projekti oli suuri menestys' means 'The project was a big success.'
Related verb: menestyä
The verb form is 'menestyä', which means 'to succeed' or 'to be successful'. For example, 'Hän menestyi kokeessa' means 'He succeeded in the exam'.
Expressing good luck
While not a direct translation, 'menestystä!' can be used as a short way to wish someone success or good luck, similar to 'good luck!' in English.
관련 콘텐츠
관련 표현
work 관련 단어
ahkera
B1hardworking
aikataulu
B1schedule
ala
B1a field, area, or branch of industry
ammatti
A1profession
ammattitaito
B1professional skill
ansaita
B1To earn money
asiakas
B1A customer or client
asiallinen
C1factual, relevant, or businesslike
asiantuntija
C1expert or specialist
edistymättömyys
B2lack of progress
