Signification
Taking a chance on an outcome.
Contexte culturel
Finns are famous for their love of the lottery (Lotto). The phrase is often used every Saturday as a national catchphrase. In business, using this phrase can signal humility. It suggests you are working hard but acknowledge that success isn't entirely in your hands. Younger generations might use the Swedish-derived 'tuuri' instead of 'onni' in very casual settings. In old Finnish beliefs, luck was something you could 'lose' or 'steal'. Testing it was a way to see if your spiritual protection was still strong.
The Suffix is Key
Always match the ending of 'onnea' to the person. My luck = onneani, Your luck = onneasi.
Modesty
Use this phrase to sound more humble when talking about your goals.
Signification
Taking a chance on an outcome.
The Suffix is Key
Always match the ending of 'onnea' to the person. My luck = onneani, Your luck = onneasi.
Modesty
Use this phrase to sound more humble when talking about your goals.
Teste-toi
Fill in the correct form of 'onneaan' with the possessive suffix.
Minä haluan kokeilla ______.
Since the subject is 'Minä' (I), the suffix must be -ni.
Which sentence is correct?
Choose the natural Finnish way to say 'He tried his luck'.
'Onneaan' includes the partitive case and the 3rd person possessive suffix.
Complete the dialogue.
A: 'Aiotko osallistua kilpailuun?' B: 'Joo, ajattelin ______.'
'Kokeilla onneani' is the standard idiom for taking a chance in a competition.
🎉 Score : /3
Aides visuelles
Where to try your luck
Games
- • Lotto
- • Kasino
- • Arvat
Life
- • Työnhaku
- • Rakkaus
- • Muutto
Banque d exercices
3 exercicesMinä haluan kokeilla ______.
Since the subject is 'Minä' (I), the suffix must be -ni.
Choose the natural Finnish way to say 'He tried his luck'.
'Onneaan' includes the partitive case and the 3rd person possessive suffix.
A: 'Aiotko osallistua kilpailuun?' B: 'Joo, ajattelin ______.'
'Kokeilla onneani' is the standard idiom for taking a chance in a competition.
🎉 Score : /3
Questions fréquentes
2 questionsYes, it is very common and slightly more informal.
No, it also means happiness. Context tells you which one it is.
Expressions liées
koetella onneaan
similarTo push one's luck.
ottaa riski
synonymTo take a risk.
onni suosii rohkeaa
builds onFortune favors the bold.
