Significado
Having a conversation about a topic.
Contexto cultural
Finns value 'asiallisuus' (matter-of-factness). Discussing a matter directly is seen as a sign of respect for the other person's time and intelligence. Silence during a discussion is not awkward; it is a sign that people are thinking deeply about the 'asia'. In Finnish meetings, 'keskustella asiasta' usually leads to a clear decision. Discussions without a goal are rare in professional settings. On Finnish forums, you will see 'Keskustelua asiasta' as a common thread title, often followed by very logical, bullet-pointed arguments.
Use the Passive for Politeness
Saying 'Asiasta täytyy keskustella' (The matter must be discussed) is often more polite than 'Sinun täytyy keskustella' (You must discuss).
Don't forget the -sta!
Without the '-sta' ending, the sentence will not make sense to a native speaker.
Significado
Having a conversation about a topic.
Use the Passive for Politeness
Saying 'Asiasta täytyy keskustella' (The matter must be discussed) is often more polite than 'Sinun täytyy keskustella' (You must discuss).
Don't forget the -sta!
Without the '-sta' ending, the sentence will not make sense to a native speaker.
Ponte a prueba
Fill in the correct form of 'asia' (elative case).
Haluaisin keskustella tästä ______.
The verb 'keskustella' always requires the elative case ending '-sta'.
Which sentence is the most natural for a business meeting?
Miten aloitat keskustelun?
This is the most professional and focused way to start a discussion.
Match the Finnish phrase with its English meaning.
Match the pairs:
These verbs represent different levels of formality and intent.
Complete the dialogue with the correct verb form.
A: Oletteko jo ______ asiasta? B: Kyllä, me keskustelimme siitä eilen.
The plural 'oletteko' requires the plural past participle 'keskustelleet'.
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Ayudas visuales
Banco de ejercicios
4 ejerciciosHaluaisin keskustella tästä ______.
The verb 'keskustella' always requires the elative case ending '-sta'.
Miten aloitat keskustelun?
This is the most professional and focused way to start a discussion.
Empareja cada elemento de la izquierda con su par de la derecha:
These verbs represent different levels of formality and intent.
A: Oletteko jo ______ asiasta? B: Kyllä, me keskustelimme siitä eilen.
The plural 'oletteko' requires the plural past participle 'keskustelleet'.
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Preguntas frecuentes
3 preguntasYes, 'keskustella' implies a focused discussion, while 'puhua' is general speaking.
No, for chatting use 'jutella' or 'tsättäillä'.
The elative case (-sta) is the required 'rektion' for the verb 'keskustella'.
Frases relacionadas
Puhua suoraan
similarTo speak directly
Käsitellä asiaa
specialized formTo process/handle the matter
Vaihtaa ajatuksia
synonymTo exchange thoughts
Jankuttaa
contrastTo harp on about something
