Bedeutung
Traveling to a foreign country.
Kultureller Hintergrund
Finns often use 'ulkomaille' to refer to any place outside of Finland, but specifically 'etelänmatka' (trip to the south) is a cultural staple during the dark winter months. For many Finns, Estonia (especially Tallinn) is so close that they might not always use the grand phrase 'menossa ulkomaille' for a day trip, though it is technically correct. Historically, Sweden was the first 'ulkomaa' for most Finns. There is a specific verb 'lähteä Ruotsiin' which is almost as common as 'lähteä ulkomaille'. In the modern Finnish startup scene, 'olla menossa ulkomaille' often implies moving to Berlin, London, or Silicon Valley for work.
The 'Going' State
Remember that 'menossa' describes a state. You can be 'menossa' for months if you have a ticket booked!
Case Sensitivity
Don't use 'ulkomailla' with 'menossa'. It's the most common mistake for A2 learners.
Bedeutung
Traveling to a foreign country.
The 'Going' State
Remember that 'menossa' describes a state. You can be 'menossa' for months if you have a ticket booked!
Case Sensitivity
Don't use 'ulkomailla' with 'menossa'. It's the most common mistake for A2 learners.
Puhekieli
Use 'Oon menossa' to sound more like a local in Helsinki.
Destination
If you say 'Olen menossa ulkomaille', expect the next question to be 'Mihin päin?' (To which direction/where?)
Teste dich selbst
Fill in the missing word to say 'I am going abroad'.
Minä ______ menossa ulkomaille.
The subject is 'Minä' (I), so the verb 'olla' must be 'olen'.
Which sentence is correct?
Choose the correct form:
'Ulkomaille' is the correct directional form (illative) used with 'menossa'.
Complete the dialogue.
A: Mitä teet ensi viikolla? B: ______ ulkomaille.
The speaker is talking about their own future plans.
Match the sentence to the situation.
Situation: You are at the airport gate right now.
'Juuri nyt' (right now) matches the immediate situation at the airport.
🎉 Ergebnis: /4
Visuelle Lernhilfen
Aufgabensammlung
4 AufgabenMinä ______ menossa ulkomaille.
The subject is 'Minä' (I), so the verb 'olla' must be 'olen'.
Choose the correct form:
'Ulkomaille' is the correct directional form (illative) used with 'menossa'.
A: Mitä teet ensi viikolla? B: ______ ulkomaille.
The speaker is talking about their own future plans.
Situation: You are at the airport gate right now.
'Juuri nyt' (right now) matches the immediate situation at the airport.
🎉 Ergebnis: /4
Häufig gestellte Fragen
10 FragenYes, it is perfectly neutral and works for both leisure and business.
The plural 'maille' is a conventional way to refer to 'abroad' in general. Using the singular 'maahan' usually requires a specific country name.
Not exactly. 'Olla menossa' implies the plan is already in motion or imminent, whereas 'menen' (I will go) is a simpler future statement.
No, 'ulos' means out of a room or building. 'Ulkomaille' is specifically for countries.
It doesn't matter! 'Mennä' is a general verb for movement regardless of the vehicle.
It is neutral. It's safe to use with your boss and your friends.
Use the past tense of 'olla': 'Olin menossa ulkomaille'.
No, it usually implies a temporary trip. For moving permanently, use 'muuttaa ulkomaille'.
Yes, if the cruise stops in another country.
In slang, you can just say 'Lähden ulkomaille'.
Verwandte Redewendungen
lähteä reissuun
similarTo go on a trip
matkustaa
synonymTo travel
ulkomailla
contrastBeing abroad
muuttaa ulkomaille
specialized formTo move abroad
palata kotiin
contrastTo return home
