A1 Expression Neutro

pitää joku ajan tasalla

to keep someone updated

Significado

Sharing the latest news.

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Contexto cultural

In Finnish work culture, 'ajan tasalla' is linked to the concept of 'omatoimisuus' (initiative). You are expected to keep others updated without them asking. This phrase is the direct equivalent of 'Keep me in the loop' in international corporate English, making it a safe bet for business Finnish. News programs like Yle Uutiset often use the phrase 'Pysy ajan tasalla' as a slogan to encourage people to follow the news. Finns value privacy, but 'ajan tasalla' is a polite way to show interest in someone's life without being too nosy.

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Use 'mut' and 'sut'

In casual conversation, say 'Pidä mut ajan tasalla' to sound like a native.

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Object Case

Remember to use 'minut' (accusative) for commands, not 'minua' (partitive), unless you mean 'keep me updated forever'.

Significado

Sharing the latest news.

🎯

Use 'mut' and 'sut'

In casual conversation, say 'Pidä mut ajan tasalla' to sound like a native.

⚠️

Object Case

Remember to use 'minut' (accusative) for commands, not 'minua' (partitive), unless you mean 'keep me updated forever'.

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Email Sign-offs

This is a great way to end a professional email: 'Kiitos, että pidät minut ajan tasalla.'

Teste-se

Fill in the missing word in the correct case.

Pidä minut ______ tasalla. (aika)

✓ Correto! ✗ Quase. Resposta certa: ajan

The word 'aika' must be in the genitive case 'ajan' in this idiom.

Which sentence means 'I stay updated'?

Choose the correct option:

✓ Correto! ✗ Quase. Resposta certa: Pysyn ajan tasalla.

'Pysyä' means to stay/remain, which is used for oneself.

Complete the dialogue.

A: 'Voitko kertoa minulle, mitä kokouksessa tapahtuu?' B: 'Totta kai. ______ ______ ______ ______.'

✓ Correto! ✗ Quase. Resposta certa: Pidän sinut ajan tasalla

B promises to keep A updated using the accusative 'sinut'.

Match the phrase to the situation.

You want your boss to know about a project's progress.

✓ Correto! ✗ Quase. Resposta certa: Pidän pomon ajan tasalla.

You are the one providing the updates to the boss.

🎉 Pontuação: /4

Recursos visuais

Banco de exercicios

4 exercicios
Fill in the missing word in the correct case. Fill Blank A1

Pidä minut ______ tasalla. (aika)

✓ Correto! ✗ Quase. Resposta certa: ajan

The word 'aika' must be in the genitive case 'ajan' in this idiom.

Which sentence means 'I stay updated'? Choose A2

Choose the correct option:

✓ Correto! ✗ Quase. Resposta certa: Pysyn ajan tasalla.

'Pysyä' means to stay/remain, which is used for oneself.

Complete the dialogue. dialogue_completion B1

A: 'Voitko kertoa minulle, mitä kokouksessa tapahtuu?' B: 'Totta kai. ______ ______ ______ ______.'

✓ Correto! ✗ Quase. Resposta certa: Pidän sinut ajan tasalla

B promises to keep A updated using the accusative 'sinut'.

Match the phrase to the situation. situation_matching A2

You want your boss to know about a project's progress.

✓ Correto! ✗ Quase. Resposta certa: Pidän pomon ajan tasalla.

You are the one providing the updates to the boss.

🎉 Pontuação: /4

Perguntas frequentes

10 perguntas

Yes! You can use it for project statuses, travel plans, or even gossip.

'Infota' is very casual. Stick to 'pitää ajan tasalla' in professional settings.

'Tasalla' means you are already there (static). 'Tasalle' would mean moving toward it, but it's rarely used in this idiom.

Yes, 'säästä' (about the weather) is in the elative case, which is correct.

It is neutral. It works in both formal and informal contexts.

You can say 'En ole ajan tasalla.'

Yes, you can say 'Hän on hyvin ajan tasalla oleva ihminen' (He is a very up-to-date person).

There isn't a direct single idiom, but you could say 'jättää pimentoon' (to leave in the dark).

Yes, 'pitää' needs an object. If you don't have one, use 'pysyä'.

Extremely. Usually shortened to 'Pidä mut ajan tasalla'.

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