Significado
Informal way to say let's talk later.
Contexto cultural
Finns value their 'oma rauha' (own peace). 'Ollaan kuulolla' is a polite way to end a conversation without demanding a specific future commitment, respecting the other person's time. Radio Suomi, the national radio station, has used variations of this phrase for decades. It creates a sense of national togetherness, as if the whole country is 'on the same frequency.' In the Finnish startup scene, 'Ollaan kuulolla' is the standard sign-off for emails and Slack messages. It reflects the flat hierarchy and casual nature of Finnish work life. Finnish influencers often use 'Pysykää kuulolla' (Stay tuned) to tease upcoming content, mirroring the English usage but with a distinctly Finnish linguistic flavor.
The 'Passive' Trick
Using 'Ollaan' instead of 'Me olemme' instantly makes you sound 10x more like a local.
Don't over-formalize
Adding 'me' (Me ollaan kuulolla) is grammatically correct but sounds a bit redundant in casual speech.
Significado
Informal way to say let's talk later.
The 'Passive' Trick
Using 'Ollaan' instead of 'Me olemme' instantly makes you sound 10x more like a local.
Don't over-formalize
Adding 'me' (Me ollaan kuulolla) is grammatically correct but sounds a bit redundant in casual speech.
The Finnish 'Vague'
Don't be offended if a Finn says this and doesn't call for a week. It's a sign of trust, not avoidance.
Teste-se
Fill in the missing word to say 'Let's stay in touch!'
Kiitos viestistä, ollaan ________!
The correct idiom is 'kuulolla' (on hearing).
In which situation is 'Ollaan kuulolla' most appropriate?
You are finishing a casual phone call with your cousin.
'Ollaan kuulolla' is informal and friendly, perfect for family and friends.
Complete the dialogue.
A: 'Nähdäänkö ensi viikolla?' B: 'Ehkä. ________ ________, kun tiedän enemmän.'
B is saying they will stay in touch once they have more information.
Which case is used in 'kuulolla'?
The word 'kuulolla' is in the...
The adessive case (-lla) is used to mean 'on' or 'at'.
🎉 Pontuação: /4
Recursos visuais
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4 exerciciosKiitos viestistä, ollaan ________!
The correct idiom is 'kuulolla' (on hearing).
You are finishing a casual phone call with your cousin.
'Ollaan kuulolla' is informal and friendly, perfect for family and friends.
A: 'Nähdäänkö ensi viikolla?' B: 'Ehkä. ________ ________, kun tiedän enemmän.'
B is saying they will stay in touch once they have more information.
The word 'kuulolla' is in the...
The adessive case (-lla) is used to mean 'on' or 'at'.
🎉 Pontuação: /4
Perguntas frequentes
8 perguntasNot at all! It's very friendly and common. It's only 'rude' if used in a very formal setting where 'Kuulemiin' is expected.
Yes, especially if the email is to a colleague or a client you have a good relationship with.
'Nähdään' means 'See you' (visual), while 'Ollaan kuulolla' means 'Talk later' (audio/text).
No, it's figurative. It just means 'let's keep the communication line open.'
Finnish uses the adessive case (-lla) for being 'on' a frequency or 'at' a state of readiness.
In most Finnish workplaces, yes. If your boss is very traditional or much older, 'Palataan asiaan' might be safer.
It's very common in 'puhekieli' (spoken style) writing, like texts, social media, and casual emails.
A simple 'Jep, ollaan vaan!' or 'Kuulolla!' or just 'Moi moi!' works perfectly.
Frases relacionadas
Palataan
similarLet's return (to this)
Pidetään yhteyttä
synonymLet's keep in touch
Kuulemiin
specialized formUntil we hear again
Soitellaan
similarLet's call each other
Kirjoitellaan
similarLet's write to each other
