Meaning
Reviewing something.
Cultural Background
Finns value 'suoruus' (directness). Using 'käydä läpi' shows you are ready to work. In universities, 'käydä läpi' is the standard way to describe lecture reviews. In business, it is used to show accountability. It is used when catching up with friends about life events.
Case matters
Remember that the object of 'käydä läpi' changes case depending on whether the review is finished (accusative) or ongoing (partitive).
Use it in meetings
This is the most professional way to start a review session in a Finnish office.
Meaning
Reviewing something.
Case matters
Remember that the object of 'käydä läpi' changes case depending on whether the review is finished (accusative) or ongoing (partitive).
Use it in meetings
This is the most professional way to start a review session in a Finnish office.
Be direct
Finns appreciate the directness of this phrase. Don't over-explain; just say you are going through the items.
Test Yourself
Fill in the blank with the correct form of 'käydä läpi'.
Meidän täytyy _____ huomisen asiat.
The infinitive is needed after 'täytyy'.
Which sentence is correct?
Choose the best sentence.
You can review a book, but you cannot 'review' a door or a chair.
Match the Finnish phrase with its English meaning.
Match: 1. Käydä läpi, 2. Kävellä läpi.
Käydä läpi is figurative, kävellä läpi is literal.
Complete the dialogue.
A: Käydäänkö tämä lista läpi? B: _____
The most natural response to 'Käydäänkö' is 'Käydään'.
🎉 Score: /4
Visual Learning Aids
Practice Bank
4 exercisesMeidän täytyy _____ huomisen asiat.
The infinitive is needed after 'täytyy'.
Choose the best sentence.
You can review a book, but you cannot 'review' a door or a chair.
Match each item on the left with its pair on the right:
Käydä läpi is figurative, kävellä läpi is literal.
A: Käydäänkö tämä lista läpi? B: _____
The most natural response to 'Käydäänkö' is 'Käydään'.
🎉 Score: /4
Frequently Asked Questions
10 questionsNo, it is for things, documents, or abstract concepts.
It is neutral and works in all contexts.
Kävin läpi.
Yes, it means 'I am going through things'.
'Lukea' is just reading; 'käydä läpi' is reviewing/processing.
Yes, it functions like one.
No, for a movie, use 'katsoa'.
Use the partitive: 'Käyn läpi kirjaa'.
Not really, it's standard language.
Yes, 'käymme läpi vaikeaa aikaa' (we are going through a hard time).
Related Phrases
Tarkistaa
synonymTo check
Tutkia
similarTo examine
Käsitellä
similarTo handle/process
Läpikäynti
builds onA review/walkthrough
