Significado
To head out for exercise.
Contexto cultural
Running is often seen as a solitary, meditative activity. Finns value 'oma rauha' (one's own peace) during their run. The 'saunalenkki' is a specific tradition where the run is just a warm-up for the evening sauna. Weather is no excuse. 'Ei ole huonoa säätä, on vain huonoja varusteita' (There is no bad weather, only bad gear). Reflectors (heijastin) are mandatory for safety during the dark winter months when heading out for a run.
Use 'juuri'
Add the word 'juuri' (just) before 'menossa' to sound extra native: 'Olen juuri menossa...'
Don't forget 'ulos'
While you can say 'menossa lenkille', adding 'ulos' makes it sound more complete and natural for outdoor activities.
Significado
To head out for exercise.
Use 'juuri'
Add the word 'juuri' (just) before 'menossa' to sound extra native: 'Olen juuri menossa...'
Don't forget 'ulos'
While you can say 'menossa lenkille', adding 'ulos' makes it sound more complete and natural for outdoor activities.
Teste-se
Fill in the missing word in the correct case.
Olen menossa ulos ________ (lenkki).
The allative case (-lle) is used to show the destination or purpose of the movement.
Which sentence means 'I was just about to go for a run'?
Choose the correct past tense form.
'Olin' is the past tense of 'olla'.
Complete the dialogue naturally.
A: 'Haluatko tulla kahville?' B: 'En ehdi, olen juuri ________.'
This is the most natural way to decline an invitation by stating your immediate plans.
Match the phrase to the situation.
You are putting on your shoes and your mom calls.
This phrase describes the 'about to leave' state.
🎉 Pontuação: /4
Recursos visuais
Types of 'Lenkki'
Time of Day
- • aamulenkki
- • iltalenkki
- • yölenkki
Activity
- • juoksulenkki
- • kävellenkki
- • sauvakävelylenkki
Banco de exercicios
4 exerciciosOlen menossa ulos ________ (lenkki).
The allative case (-lle) is used to show the destination or purpose of the movement.
Choose the correct past tense form.
'Olin' is the past tense of 'olla'.
A: 'Haluatko tulla kahville?' B: 'En ehdi, olen juuri ________.'
This is the most natural way to decline an invitation by stating your immediate plans.
You are putting on your shoes and your mom calls.
This phrase describes the 'about to leave' state.
🎉 Pontuação: /4
Perguntas frequentes
3 perguntasYes, but usually people say 'menossa kävelylle'. However, 'lenkille' can cover a brisk walk too.
'Menossa' is the process of going; 'lähdössä' is the specific moment of leaving the house.
Yes, it implies a purposeful 'loop' for fitness or fresh air.
Frases relacionadas
lähteä lenkille
similarTo leave for a run.
olla lenkillä
similarTo be on a run.
käydä lenkillä
similarTo go for a run (and return).
iltalenkki
specialized formEvening run.
