意思
To express one's opinion clearly.
文化背景
In Finland, silence is often respected. When someone chooses to 'sanoa sanansa', it is expected that others listen carefully, as speaking is seen as a deliberate act. Flat hierarchies in Nordic workplaces mean that even junior employees are encouraged to 'sanoa sanansa' during meetings. The concept of 'the word' is central to Finnish identity, stemming from the oral traditions of the Kalevala where words have magical power. Finns use this phrase in online comments to signal that they are adding a serious or considered opinion to a thread.
Use it to be polite
Starting with 'Haluaisin sanoa sanani...' is a very polite way to enter a conversation without sounding like you are interrupting.
Suffixes are mandatory
Never forget the suffix! 'Sanoa sana' sounds like you are literally going to say one single word (like 'apple').
意思
To express one's opinion clearly.
Use it to be polite
Starting with 'Haluaisin sanoa sanani...' is a very polite way to enter a conversation without sounding like you are interrupting.
Suffixes are mandatory
Never forget the suffix! 'Sanoa sana' sounds like you are literally going to say one single word (like 'apple').
The 'Weighty' Word
Add the adjective 'painava' (heavy/weighty) before 'sanansa' to show that your opinion is very important or serious.
自我测试
Fill in the correct form of 'sana' with the possessive suffix.
Minä haluan sanoa ______ tästä asiasta.
Since the subject is 'Minä' (I), the suffix must be '-ni'.
Which sentence means 'Everyone got to have their say'?
Valitse oikea lause:
'Piti sanansa' means kept a promise. 'Sanoi sanansa' is the correct idiom for having a say.
Complete the dialogue.
A: 'Mitä mieltä olet uudesta autosta?' B: 'Odota, anna kun minäkin ______ ______.'
The speaker (B) is talking about their own opinion.
Match the phrase to the situation.
Hän sanoi viimeisen sanansa.
'Viimeinen sana' (last word) implies finality and authority.
🎉 得分： /4
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4 练习Minä haluan sanoa ______ tästä asiasta.
Since the subject is 'Minä' (I), the suffix must be '-ni'.
Valitse oikea lause:
'Piti sanansa' means kept a promise. 'Sanoi sanansa' is the correct idiom for having a say.
A: 'Mitä mieltä olet uudesta autosta?' B: 'Odota, anna kun minäkin ______ ______.'
The speaker (B) is talking about their own opinion.
Hän sanoi viimeisen sanansa.
'Viimeinen sana' (last word) implies finality and authority.
🎉 得分： /4
常见问题
10 个问题It is neutral. You can use it with your boss or your best friend.
Yes, for example: 'Mun on pakko sanoa sanani tähän ryhmäkeskusteluun.'
'Kertoa mielipide' is literal (to tell an opinion). 'Sanoa sanansa' is more idiomatic and emphasizes the act of contributing to a dialogue.
No, it implies a social context where others are listening or involved.
Yes, the idiom is fixed with the word 'sana'.
It depends on the tone. It can be assertive, but usually it's just seen as being direct.
He sanoivat sanansa.
Yes, it's common in opinion pieces or columns.
You would say 'Minulla ei ole tähän mitään sanottavaa' rather than using this idiom.
Yes, very often: 'Hän sanoi sanansa ja lähti.'
相关表达
pitää sanansa
similarTo keep one's promise.
saada suunvuoro
builds onTo get a turn to speak.
sanoa suoraan
similarTo say something bluntly/directly.
viimeinen sana
specialized formThe final word/decision.
