Significado
Looking at when things happen.
Contexto cultural
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.
Significado
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.
Ponte a prueba
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.
🎉 Puntuación: /3
Ayudas visuales
Where to check schedules
Transport
- • Bussi
- • Juna
- • Lento
Work
- • Kokous
- • Työvuoro
- • Deadline
Banco de ejercicios
3 ejerciciosMinä 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.
🎉 Puntuación: /3
Preguntas frecuentes
2 preguntasYes, it is very common and slightly more casual than 'tarkistaa'.
No, it's for trains, planes, work shifts, school classes, and even TV programs.
Frases relacionadas
pysyä aikataulussa
similarTo stay on schedule
tehdä aikataulu
builds onTo make a schedule
myöhästyä aikataulusta
contrastTo be behind schedule
