A2 Collocation ニュートラル

tulla toimeen keskenään

to get along with each other

意味

To have a good relationship.

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文化的背景

Finns value 'sopu' (harmony) and often avoid direct confrontation. 'Tulla toimeen' is a way to express that things are peaceful without needing to be overly emotional. In Finnish companies, 'tulla toimeen keskenään' is a key trait for 'hyvä tyyppi' (a good guy/colleague). It means you don't cause drama. Siblings are expected to 'tulla toimeen keskenään'. If they fight, parents often say 'Olkaa nyt kunnolla ja tulkaa toimeen!'. In apartment buildings (kerrostalo), 'tulla toimeen' means following the rules and not making noise, respecting the 'taloyhtiö' (housing company) peace.

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The 'Hyvin' Booster

Always add 'hyvin' (well) to sound more positive. 'Tulemme toimeen' alone can sometimes sound a bit neutral or even slightly cold.

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Don't forget the 'toimeen'

If you just say 'tulemme keskenään', it makes no sense. The word 'toimeen' is the engine of the phrase.

意味

To have a good relationship.

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The 'Hyvin' Booster

Always add 'hyvin' (well) to sound more positive. 'Tulemme toimeen' alone can sometimes sound a bit neutral or even slightly cold.

⚠️

Don't forget the 'toimeen'

If you just say 'tulemme keskenään', it makes no sense. The word 'toimeen' is the engine of the phrase.

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Use it in Job Interviews

This is a 'power phrase' for teamwork. It shows you are low-maintenance and cooperative.

自分をテスト

Fill in the missing word to complete the phrase.

Me tulemme hyvin ______ keskenään.

✓ 正解! ✗ おしい! 正解: toimeen

The fixed form is 'toimeen' (illative singular).

Which sentence is correct?

Choose the most natural way to say 'They get along'.

✓ 正解! ✗ おしい! 正解: He tulevat toimeen keskenään.

'Keskenään' is the correct adverb for 'with each other' in this idiom.

Complete the dialogue.

A: Tulevatko uudet työntekijät toimeen keskenään? B: Kyllä, he ______ .

✓ 正解! ✗ おしい! 正解: tulevat

The verb must match the plural subject 'he' (they) in the present tense.

Match the sentence to the situation.

Sentence: 'Emme tulleet toimeen keskenään, joten muutin pois.'

✓ 正解! ✗ おしい! 正解: A breakup or leaving a roommate

The sentence says 'We didn't get along, so I moved out.'

🎉 スコア: /4

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練習問題バンク

4 問題
Fill in the missing word to complete the phrase. Fill Blank A2

Me tulemme hyvin ______ keskenään.

✓ 正解! ✗ おしい! 正解: toimeen

The fixed form is 'toimeen' (illative singular).

Which sentence is correct? Choose A2

Choose the most natural way to say 'They get along'.

✓ 正解! ✗ おしい! 正解: He tulevat toimeen keskenään.

'Keskenään' is the correct adverb for 'with each other' in this idiom.

Complete the dialogue. dialogue_completion A2

A: Tulevatko uudet työntekijät toimeen keskenään? B: Kyllä, he ______ .

✓ 正解! ✗ おしい! 正解: tulevat

The verb must match the plural subject 'he' (they) in the present tense.

Match the sentence to the situation. situation_matching B1

Sentence: 'Emme tulleet toimeen keskenään, joten muutin pois.'

✓ 正解! ✗ おしい! 正解: A breakup or leaving a roommate

The sentence says 'We didn't get along, so I moved out.'

🎉 スコア: /4

よくある質問

10 問

Yes, it works for two people or a group of twenty. 'Keskenään' just means 'among the group'.

Yes, that means 'to get along with me'. 'Keskenään' is only for when you talk about a group (we, they, you plural).

It is neutral. You can use it with your friends or with your boss.

The most common opposite is 'ei tulla toimeen keskenään' (to not get along).

No, it is always 'toimeen'. It's a fixed part of the idiom.

Yes! 'Kissa ja koira tulevat toimeen keskenään' is very common.

It usually means to manage or survive, often financially. 'Tulen toimeen palkallani' (I manage with my salary).

'Tulla juttuun' is more informal and implies you like talking to each other. 'Tulla toimeen' is more about the general relationship.

Use 'tulla toimeen loistavasti' or 'tulla toimeen erinomaisesti'.

Yes: 'Me tulimme toimeen keskenään' (We got along).

関連フレーズ

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tulla juttuun

synonym

To get along (informal, implies good conversation).

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sopia yhteen

similar

To fit together.

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olla tukkanuottasilla

contrast

To be at each other's throats.

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puhaltaa yhteen hiileen

builds on

To work together for a common goal.

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