Meaning
Looking at when things happen.
Cultural Background
Finns value punctuality highly. Checking the schedule is a sign of respect for others' time. In offices, 'tarkistaa aikataulu' often refers to checking shared digital calendars like Outlook. The HSL app is the 'digital aikataulu' for most people in the capital region. Even for casual hangouts, Finns like to have a clear 'aikataulu' to avoid ambiguity.
Use the Partitive for 'Checking'
If you are currently looking at the schedule, say 'Tarkistan aikataulua'. It sounds more natural for ongoing action.
The 'Tsekata' factor
In Helsinki, almost everyone says 'tsekata' instead of 'tarkistaa' in casual conversation.
Meaning
Looking at when things happen.
Use the Partitive for 'Checking'
If you are currently looking at the schedule, say 'Tarkistan aikataulua'. It sounds more natural for ongoing action.
The 'Tsekata' factor
In Helsinki, almost everyone says 'tsekata' instead of 'tarkistaa' in casual conversation.
Test Yourself
Fill in the correct form of 'aikataulu'.
Minä en tarkistanut ______ (aikataulu) eilen.
In a negative sentence, the object must be in the partitive case.
Which verb is most natural for checking a bus time?
Voitko ______ bussin aikataulun?
'Tarkistaa' is the standard verb for verifying information like a schedule.
Complete the dialogue.
A: Milloin juna lähtee? B: En tiedä, minun täytyy ______.
If you don't know when the train leaves, you need to check the schedule.
🎉 Score: /3
Visual Learning Aids
Where to check schedules
Transport
- • Bussi
- • Juna
- • Lento
Work
- • Kokous
- • Työvuoro
- • Deadline
Practice Bank
3 exercisesMinä en tarkistanut ______ (aikataulu) eilen.
In a negative sentence, the object must be in the partitive case.
Voitko ______ bussin aikataulun?
'Tarkistaa' is the standard verb for verifying information like a schedule.
A: Milloin juna lähtee? B: En tiedä, minun täytyy ______.
If you don't know when the train leaves, you need to check the schedule.
🎉 Score: /3
Frequently Asked Questions
2 questionsYes, it is very common and slightly more casual than 'tarkistaa'.
No, it's for trains, planes, work shifts, school classes, and even TV programs.
Related Phrases
pysyä aikataulussa
similarTo stay on schedule
tehdä aikataulu
builds onTo make a schedule
myöhästyä aikataulusta
contrastTo be behind schedule
