Significado
A smart suggestion.
Contexto cultural
Finns value honesty. If someone says 'Se on hyvä idea', they aren't just being polite—they actually think the idea is functional. In meetings, 'hyvä idea' is often the start of a consensus. Once an idea is labeled 'good', the group moves quickly to implementation. The slang version 'idis' is very common in the capital region and reflects the city's faster, more informal pace. Teachers use this phrase to encourage students. It's a key part of the 'positive reinforcement' used in Finnish schools.
The 'Olisi' Hack
If you aren't sure if your idea is perfect, use 'olisi' (would be). It sounds more humble and Finnish.
Avoid 'Have'
Never say 'Minä on hyvä idea'. It sounds like you ARE the idea. Use 'Minulla on'.
Significado
A smart suggestion.
The 'Olisi' Hack
If you aren't sure if your idea is perfect, use 'olisi' (would be). It sounds more humble and Finnish.
Avoid 'Have'
Never say 'Minä on hyvä idea'. It sounds like you ARE the idea. Use 'Minulla on'.
Add 'Tosi'
Add 'tosi' (really) before 'hyvä' to sound more like a native speaker in casual conversation.
Honesty First
Don't say 'se on hyvä idea' if you don't mean it. Finns might actually start doing it!
Teste-se
Fill in the missing verb to say 'It is a good idea'.
Se ___ hyvä idea.
The third-person singular of 'olla' is 'on'.
How do you say 'I have a good idea'?
Choose the correct sentence:
Possession in Finnish uses the -lla/-llä ending + 'on'.
Complete the dialogue with a polite suggestion.
A: Onko nälkä? B: On. _________ mennä syömään nyt.
The conditional 'olisi' makes the suggestion sound more natural and polite.
Match the phrase to the situation.
You are in a business meeting and want to agree with a colleague.
This is a neutral-to-formal way to agree in a professional setting.
🎉 Pontuação: /4
Recursos visuais
Banco de exercicios
4 exerciciosSe ___ hyvä idea.
The third-person singular of 'olla' is 'on'.
Choose the correct sentence:
Possession in Finnish uses the -lla/-llä ending + 'on'.
A: Onko nälkä? B: On. _________ mennä syömään nyt.
The conditional 'olisi' makes the suggestion sound more natural and polite.
You are in a business meeting and want to agree with a colleague.
This is a neutral-to-formal way to agree in a professional setting.
🎉 Pontuação: /4
Perguntas frequentes
10 perguntasYes! In casual speech, omitting 'se on' is very common and sounds natural.
It's a loanword, but it's fully integrated into Finnish grammar and used daily.
'Idea' is usually a plan or a solution. 'Ajatus' is a more general 'thought' or 'reflection'.
Use the past tense: 'Se oli hyvä idea'.
Absolutely. It's a great way to show you are listening and agreeing with the interviewer's points.
Yes: 'Ne ovat hyviä ideoita' (They are good ideas). Note the partitive plural 'hyviä ideoita'.
'Idis' is Helsinki slang (stadin slangi). It's very common among younger people.
Say 'Se ei ole hyvä idea'.
Yes, it's perfectly polite and professional.
You can say 'Se on ihan hyvä idea' (It's quite a good idea).
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