Significado
To share info regularly.
Contexto cultural
Finns value directness. Keeping someone 'ajan tasalla' doesn't mean writing long essays; it means providing the facts quickly and accurately. In Finnish companies, transparency is key. Managers are expected to keep their teams 'ajan tasalla' to maintain high morale and trust. Finnish influencers often use 'ajan tasalla' when they are about to share a 'story time' or a series of updates about their lives. The phrase is the hallmark of Finnish public broadcasting (YLE). It signals reliability and constant monitoring of situations.
Use the Elative!
Always remember to add -sta or -stä to the thing you are talking about. It's the most common mistake for B1 learners.
Don't over-inform
In Finland, keeping someone updated means giving relevant info. Don't spam people with 'no news' unless they specifically asked for daily check-ins.
Significado
To share info regularly.
Use the Elative!
Always remember to add -sta or -stä to the thing you are talking about. It's the most common mistake for B1 learners.
Don't over-inform
In Finland, keeping someone updated means giving relevant info. Don't spam people with 'no news' unless they specifically asked for daily check-ins.
The 'Loop' metaphor
While English uses 'loop', Finnish uses 'level'. Think of it as being on the same floor as the information.
Ponte a prueba
Fill in the missing word in the correct case.
Pidä minut ajan tasalla ______ (projekti).
The phrase 'pitää ajan tasalla' requires the Elative case (-sta/-stä) for the topic.
Which sentence means 'I want to stay up to date'?
Choose the correct reflexive form.
'Pysyä' is used when you are the one staying informed.
Complete the dialogue with the most natural phrase.
A: 'Lähden matkalle huomenna.' B: 'Olipa kiva! ______.'
This is the most natural way to ask a friend to send updates from a trip.
Match the phrase to the situation.
You are late to a meeting and need a summary.
'Saattaa ajan tasalle' means to bring someone up to speed who is currently behind.
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Ayudas visuales
Banco de ejercicios
4 ejerciciosPidä minut ajan tasalla ______ (projekti).
The phrase 'pitää ajan tasalla' requires the Elative case (-sta/-stä) for the topic.
Choose the correct reflexive form.
'Pysyä' is used when you are the one staying informed.
A: 'Lähden matkalle huomenna.' B: 'Olipa kiva! ______.'
This is the most natural way to ask a friend to send updates from a trip.
You are late to a meeting and need a summary.
'Saattaa ajan tasalle' means to bring someone up to speed who is currently behind.
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Preguntas frecuentes
10 preguntasYes, you keep *someone* (minut, sinut) updated. You can also say a person *is* up to date (Hän on ajan tasalla).
It's neutral. You can use it with your boss or your best friend. The level of formality comes from the rest of the sentence (e.g., using 'Te' vs 'sinä').
'Tasalla' (ending in -lla) is a state: being up to date. 'Tasalle' (ending in -lle) is a movement: getting someone up to date who wasn't before.
No, that's a common mistake. It must be 'uutisista' (Elative case).
You can say 'Pidä mut kartalla' (Keep me on the map).
Not exactly. 'Informoida' exists, but it sounds very clinical and robotic compared to 'pitää ajan tasalla'.
Only for clocks. 'Pitää kello ajan tasalla' means to keep a clock showing the right time.
It's medium-neutral. It could be a text, a call, an email, or a face-to-face chat.
Yes! 'Pidä mut ajan tasalla' is a common way to ask a date when they are free or if they've reached home safely.
To leave someone in the dark: 'jättää joku pimentoon'.
Frases relacionadas
pysyä kartalla
similarTo stay on the map / to know what's going on.
saattaa ajan tasalle
builds onTo bring someone up to speed.
tiedottaa
specialized formTo inform/announce formally.
olla perillä
similarTo be 'at the destination' (to understand/know).
