Meaning
Everything is working correctly.
Cultural Background
The 'Katsastus' (Car Inspection) culture makes 'kunnossa' a very serious word. If a car is not 'kunnossa', it is legally forbidden to drive it. Finns value 'sisu' (grit). Being 'kunnossa' often means you are tough enough to handle the winter or hard work. In Finnish business culture, saying 'kaikki on kunnossa' is a binding promise that the work is complete. There is little room for 'almost' ready. The term 'huippukunnossa' (in peak condition) is used constantly in Finnish media to describe athletes like cross-country skiers.
The 'Fixed' Shortcut
If you don't know the specific verb for 'to repair' (korjata, remontoida, huoltaa), just use 'laittaa kuntoon'. It works for everything from computers to houses.
Don't over-use with people
If you ask a healthy person 'Oletko kunnossa?' out of nowhere, they might think they look sick or tired.
Meaning
Everything is working correctly.
The 'Fixed' Shortcut
If you don't know the specific verb for 'to repair' (korjata, remontoida, huoltaa), just use 'laittaa kuntoon'. It works for everything from computers to houses.
Don't over-use with people
If you ask a healthy person 'Oletko kunnossa?' out of nowhere, they might think they look sick or tired.
Slang usage
Use 'kondiksessa' with friends to sound more like a local, especially in the Helsinki area.
Test Yourself
Fill in the correct form of 'olla kunnossa'.
Auto on korjattu, se ___ nyt ___.
The subject is 'auto' (singular 3rd person), so we use 'on kunnossa'.
Which sentence is correct for a professional setting?
Checking if the contract is ready:
'Kunnossa' is the standard neutral/formal form. 'Kondiksessa' is slang.
Complete the dialogue.
A: Kaaduin pyörällä. B: Voi ei! ___?
When asking about someone's state after an accident, use 'Oletko kunnossa?'.
Match the sentence to the context.
1. Passi on kunnossa. 2. Olen hyvässä kunnossa. 3. Kone on kunnossa.
Passports are administrative, personal health is fitness, and machines are technical.
🎉 Score: /4
Visual Learning Aids
Practice Bank
4 exercisesAuto on korjattu, se ___ nyt ___.
The subject is 'auto' (singular 3rd person), so we use 'on kunnossa'.
Checking if the contract is ready:
'Kunnossa' is the standard neutral/formal form. 'Kondiksessa' is slang.
A: Kaaduin pyörällä. B: Voi ei! ___?
When asking about someone's state after an accident, use 'Oletko kunnossa?'.
1. Passi on kunnossa. 2. Olen hyvässä kunnossa. 3. Kone on kunnossa.
Passports are administrative, personal health is fitness, and machines are technical.
🎉 Score: /4
Frequently Asked Questions
5 questionsNot usually. For food, we use 'syömäkelpoista' (edible) or 'tuoretta' (fresh). However, you can say 'keittiö on kunnossa' (the kitchen is clean/ready).
'Valmis' means 'ready' or 'finished'. 'Kunnossa' means 'functional' or 'in order'. A car can be 'kunnossa' (fixed) but not 'valmis' (ready for you to pick up yet).
It is neutral. It's perfectly fine in a business email or a chat with a friend.
Use 'Olen hankkimassa hyvää kuntoa' or 'Yritän päästä kuntoon'.
Yes, in the sense that paperwork is 'in order' and meets legal requirements.
Related Phrases
tulla kuntoon
builds onto get fixed / to recover
laittaa kuntoon
builds onto fix / to arrange
olla reilassa
synonymto be in order
olla kunnon
similarto be a proper/decent...
kuntotarkastus
specialized formcondition inspection
