Meaning
Heading to a work meeting.
Cultural Background
Finns value directness. Saying you are going to see the boss is a factual statement, not a boast or a complaint. The 'flat hierarchy' means you can use 'pomo' even for high-level executives in casual conversation. If you say you are 'menossa,' you should actually be moving. Finns expect you to be on time for meetings. The word 'pomo' is increasingly used in schools too, where students might jokingly call a teacher 'pomo'.
The 'Oon' Shortcut
In spoken Finnish, 'Olen' is almost always shortened to 'Oon'. 'Oon menossa tapaamaan pomoa' sounds much more natural.
Partitive is Key
Never forget the 'a' at the end of 'pomoa'. Without it, the sentence sounds incomplete to a native ear.
Meaning
Heading to a work meeting.
The 'Oon' Shortcut
In spoken Finnish, 'Olen' is almost always shortened to 'Oon'. 'Oon menossa tapaamaan pomoa' sounds much more natural.
Partitive is Key
Never forget the 'a' at the end of 'pomoa'. Without it, the sentence sounds incomplete to a native ear.
Add a Reason
To sound even more fluent, add 'juttelemaan' (to chat) or 'kysymään' (to ask) instead of just 'tapaamaan'.
Test Yourself
Fill in the missing word in the correct case.
Olen menossa ________ (tavata) pomoa.
The verb 'mennä' requires the 3rd infinitive illative form (-maan) to express purpose.
Which sentence is the most natural way to say you are heading to the boss's office?
Valitse oikea lause:
This sentence correctly uses the 'menossa' construction and the partitive case for 'pomoa'.
Complete the dialogue.
Kollega: 'Haluatko kahvia?' Sinä: 'En kiitos, olen ______ tapaamaan pomoa.'
'Olen menossa' describes your current state of being on the way.
Match the phrase to the situation.
Situation: You are walking to a meeting and someone stops you.
This is the most practical and polite way to explain why you cannot stop to talk.
🎉 Score: /4
Visual Learning Aids
Practice Bank
4 exercisesOlen menossa ________ (tavata) pomoa.
The verb 'mennä' requires the 3rd infinitive illative form (-maan) to express purpose.
Valitse oikea lause:
This sentence correctly uses the 'menossa' construction and the partitive case for 'pomoa'.
Kollega: 'Haluatko kahvia?' Sinä: 'En kiitos, olen ______ tapaamaan pomoa.'
'Olen menossa' describes your current state of being on the way.
Situation: You are walking to a meeting and someone stops you.
This is the most practical and polite way to explain why you cannot stop to talk.
🎉 Score: /4
Frequently Asked Questions
10 questionsNo, it is not rude in Finland. It is a standard, neutral-to-informal word for a boss.
Yes! You can say 'Olen menossa tapaamaan pomoa linjoilla' (on the lines/online).
'Tavata' is the dictionary form. 'Tapaamaan' is the form used after verbs of motion like 'mennä'.
Because meeting someone is considered an ongoing process in Finnish grammar, requiring the partitive case.
Yes, 'johtaja' means director/manager and is slightly more formal.
Use the past tense of 'olla': 'Olin menossa tapaamaan pomoa'.
Technically it's a noun form (inessive of 'meno'), but it functions like a continuous verb in this structure.
Use the plural partitive: 'Olen menossa tapaamaan pomoja'.
Yes, it is very common among the Finnish-speaking population in Sweden as well.
It's better to say 'Olen menossa työhaastatteluun' (I'm going to a job interview).
Related Phrases
palaveri
similarA work meeting.
esimies
synonymSupervisor/Superior.
päästä puheille
builds onTo get a chance to speak with someone.
saada potkut
contrastTo get fired.
