Significado
To head to pick something up.
Contexto cultural
The concept of 'hakea' is deeply linked to the Finnish forest culture. Historically, one was always 'menossa hakemaan' wood, water, or berries. This self-reliance is still seen in the preference for picking up items rather than delivery. With the rise of apps like Wolt and Foodora, the phrase is now frequently used when someone says they are 'menossa hakemaan' their own takeout to save on delivery fees. In offices, being 'menossa hakemaan' something is a valid and respected reason to pause a conversation. It shows you are on a task. When visiting someone, it is polite to say you are 'menossa hakemaan' something if you need to leave the room briefly, so the host knows you are coming back.
The 'Just' Trick
Add 'juuri' before 'menossa' to sound like a native when you're caught leaving: 'Olin juuri menossa hakemaan...'
Case Matters
Remember that the thing you are fetching is usually in the partitive case (maitoa, leipää).
Significado
To head to pick something up.
The 'Just' Trick
Add 'juuri' before 'menossa' to sound like a native when you're caught leaving: 'Olin juuri menossa hakemaan...'
Case Matters
Remember that the thing you are fetching is usually in the partitive case (maitoa, leipää).
Shortening
In Helsinki, you can just say 'Mä oon menossa hakee' and people will understand you perfectly.
Teste-se
Fill in the missing part of the phrase in the correct form.
Minä olen ________ hakemaan pitsaa. (mennä)
The phrase 'olla menossa' requires the inessive form of the noun 'meno'.
Which sentence correctly expresses that you are on your way to pick up a friend?
Choose the correct sentence:
The correct structure is 'olla menossa' + 3rd infinitive in the illative (-maan).
Complete the dialogue naturally.
A: Voitko auttaa minua nyt? B: Anteeksi, en voi. Olen juuri ________ hakemaan lapsia tarhasta.
'Menossa' is the most natural way to say you are on your way out for an errand.
Match the phrase to the situation.
You are walking toward the coffee machine and a colleague stops you.
Since you are still walking toward the machine, you are 'menossa'.
🎉 Pontuação: /4
Recursos visuais
Banco de exercicios
4 exerciciosMinä olen ________ hakemaan pitsaa. (mennä)
The phrase 'olla menossa' requires the inessive form of the noun 'meno'.
Choose the correct sentence:
The correct structure is 'olla menossa' + 3rd infinitive in the illative (-maan).
A: Voitko auttaa minua nyt? B: Anteeksi, en voi. Olen juuri ________ hakemaan lapsia tarhasta.
'Menossa' is the most natural way to say you are on your way out for an errand.
You are walking toward the coffee machine and a colleague stops you.
Since you are still walking toward the machine, you are 'menossa'.
🎉 Pontuação: /4
Perguntas frequentes
10 perguntasYes! 'Olen menossa hakemaan lapsia' (I'm going to pick up the kids) is very common.
No, it's technically a noun (meno) in the inessive case, but it functions like a part of a progressive verb chain.
'Hakea' is everyday language; 'noutaa' is what you see on official signs or in formal documents.
Yes, that means 'I am on my way to bring [something to someone]'.
Because the movement verb 'mennä' (hidden in 'menossa') requires the illative 3rd infinitive to show purpose.
Yes, it's perfectly neutral and polite for all situations.
Yes: 'Olin menossa hakemaan' (I was on my way to get).
En ole menossa hakemaan sitä.
Yes, for example, when going to pick up a client from the airport.
Then say 'Olen hakemassa'.
Frases relacionadas
olla hakemassa
similarto be currently fetching
lähteä hakemaan
builds onto leave to fetch
käydä hakemassa
similarto go and get (and come back)
tulla hakemaan
contrastto come to pick up
noutaa
synonymto pick up / fetch
