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B1 noun 7 min de leitura

kysyntä

Pratique Exemplos Notas e dicas kysyntä em 30 segundos

Explicação kysyntä in your Level:

At the A1 level, you don't need to use the word 'kysyntä' very often, but you will recognize its root: 'kysyä' (to ask). Think of 'kysyntä' as the noun form of asking. If you go to a shop and ask for milk, you are part of the 'kysyntä' for milk. At this stage, just remember that Finnish words change their shape. 'Kysyntä' is the basic form, but you will often see it as 'kysyntää' (some demand) or 'kysynnän' (of the demand). You might hear it in very simple news headlines about prices going up. It is a good word to learn early if you are interested in business or how society works. Just remember: Kysyä = to ask, Kysyntä = the asking (demand).

Cadastre-se grátis para ler a explicação completa

At the A2 level, you should start to understand 'kysyntä' in the context of 'supply and demand' (tarjonta ja kysyntä). You might use it to explain why you couldn't find a rental apartment: 'Asuntojen kysyntä on kovaa' (The demand for apartments is hard/high). You should also practice the consonant gradation: nt becomes nn. So, if you want to say 'the price of demand', it is 'kysynnän hinta'. You will encounter this word in local news and in discussions about the job market. It's helpful for describing why certain things are expensive or popular in Finland, like firewood in the winter or terrace seats in the summer.

Cadastre-se grátis para ler a explicação completa

At the B1 level, 'kysyntä' becomes a key vocabulary item. You are expected to discuss social and economic topics, and 'kysyntä' is essential for this. You should be able to use it with various verbs: 'kysyntä kasvaa' (demand grows), 'kysyntä vähenee' (demand decreases), 'vastata kysyntään' (to meet demand). You should also understand the difference between 'kysyntä' and 'tarve' (need). For example, there might be a 'tarve' for more doctors, but if the government doesn't have money to hire them, there isn't economic 'kysyntä'. You will see this word in almost every newspaper article about the economy, technology, or the environment. Mastery of the partitive case ('on kysyntää') is expected at this level.

At the B2 level, you should be comfortable using 'kysyntä' in complex sentence structures and abstract discussions. You can talk about 'agregatiivinen kysyntä' (aggregate demand) or 'globaali kysyntä' (global demand). You should understand how it interacts with other economic terms like 'inflaatio' (inflation) and 'suhdanne' (economic cycle). You can use the word metaphorically, such as 'kysyntä uusille ideoille' (demand for new ideas). Your grasp of consonant gradation and case endings should be automatic. You should also be able to distinguish between 'kysyntä' and more specific terms like 'menekki' (sales/turnover) in a business context, using them correctly to describe market trends in a professional presentation or essay.

Cadastre-se grátis para ler a explicação completa

At the C1 level, you use 'kysyntä' with nuance and precision. You understand its role in compound words like 'kysyntähuippu' (demand peak) or 'kysyntäjousto' (elasticity of demand). You can follow high-level academic lectures or read complex financial reports where 'kysyntä' is analyzed in depth. You are aware of the subtle registers of the word—how it sounds in a political speech versus a technical economic paper. You can use it to construct sophisticated arguments about market dynamics, consumer behavior, and social trends. Your usage is indistinguishable from a native speaker, including the correct use of idiomatic expressions like 'kysyntä ja tarjonta kohtaavat' (supply and demand meet).

Cadastre-se grátis para ler a explicação completa

At the C2 level, 'kysyntä' is a tool you wield with total mastery in any context, from legal contracts to philosophical treatises on consumerism. You understand the historical evolution of the word and its place within the Finnish linguistic system. You can engage in spontaneous, deep debates about the 'kysyntävetoinen talous' (demand-driven economy) and critique complex models of market equilibrium. You can play with the word in creative writing or use it in highly formal administrative Finnish. For you, the word is not just a vocabulary item but a concept that you can manipulate to express the finest shades of meaning regarding human desire, necessity, and market mechanics.

Cadastre-se grátis para ler a explicação completa

Pratique Exemplos Notas e dicas

kysyntä em 30 segundos

Kysyntä is the Finnish word for 'demand', essential for economic and business discussions.
It comes from the verb 'kysyä' (to ask) and undergoes consonant gradation (nt -> nn).
It is usually paired with 'tarjonta' (supply) and takes the partitive case in existential sentences.
Commonly used to describe market trends, job opportunities, and the popularity of services.

The Finnish word kysyntä is a fundamental noun that every intermediate learner must master, especially if they intend to navigate professional, academic, or news-related environments in Finland. At its core, kysyntä translates to 'demand' in English. It is derived from the verb kysyä, which means 'to ask'. Conceptually, demand is the collective act of 'asking for' a product, service, or resource. This linguistic link makes the word intuitive once you understand that economic demand is essentially the market 'asking' for something to be provided.

Economic Context: In macroeconomics and microeconomics, kysyntä refers to the total quantity of a good or service that consumers are willing and able to purchase at various prices. It is almost always paired with tarjonta (supply) to describe market mechanics.
Social Popularity: Outside of strict economics, the word is used to describe the popularity or requirement for specific skills, people, or ideas. For example, if a certain type of programmer is highly sought after, you would say there is high kysyntä for their expertise.

Sähköautojen kysyntä on kasvanut räjähdysmäisesti viime vuosina.

Translation: The demand for electric cars has grown explosively in recent years.

When using this word, it is vital to remember its grammatical behavior. It is a feminine-leaning abstract noun in English, but in Finnish, it follows the standard rules for nouns ending in -ntä. This means it undergoes consonant gradation. The 'nt' cluster changes to 'nn' in the genitive case (kysynnän) and other closed-syllable cases. This is a common stumbling block for learners who forget to weaken the consonant when adding endings.

In Finnish culture, discussing the labor market (työmarkkinat) often involves this word. You will hear it in news segments regarding housing prices, energy costs, and the availability of healthcare services. It is a 'serious' word but not an overly formal one; it is perfectly appropriate in both a boardroom and a casual conversation about why butter is so expensive lately.

Onko tälle palvelulle todella kysyntää?

Translation: Is there really a demand for this service?

Finally, notice the case usage in the example above. We use the partitive case kysyntää because we are talking about the existence of an unspecified amount of demand in a question. This is a classic B1-level grammar point: existential sentences and questions of quantity require the partitive.

Using kysyntä correctly requires an understanding of Finnish valency—which cases the word 'attracts' or requires in its neighbors. Most importantly, the thing that is being demanded is usually expressed in the genitive case (possessive) before the word kysyntä, or using the prepositional structure kohtaan (towards).

Genitive + Kysyntä: This is the most common pattern. For example: Asuntojen kysyntä (Demand for apartments). Here, 'asuntojen' is the genitive plural of 'asunto' (apartment).
Kysyntä + Allative (-lle): You can also say there is demand for something using the -lle ending. Tuotteelle on kysyntää (There is demand for the product).

Työvoiman kysyntä laskee yleensä taantuman aikana.

Translation: The demand for labor usually decreases during a recession.

Verbs that frequently accompany kysyntä include kasvaa (to grow), lisääntyä (to increase), vähentyä (to decrease), and vastata (to meet/respond to). If you want to say 'to meet the demand', you use the verb vastata combined with the allative case: vastata kysyntään.

When describing the intensity of demand, Finns use adjectives like kova (hard/strong), suuri (great/large), or vähäinen (minor/low). A very common phrase in job advertisements or business news is kova kysyntä, indicating a very competitive or high-interest market.

Meidän on vaikea vastata tähän kovaan kysyntään.

Translation: It is difficult for us to meet this high demand.

If you turn on the Finnish national broadcaster YLE and listen to the 'Talousuutiset' (Economic News), you will hear kysyntä within the first five minutes. It is the bread and butter of financial reporting. However, its usage extends far beyond the stock market. You will hear it in everyday life when people discuss why something is sold out or why a service is booked for months.

At the Grocery Store: If a specific seasonal product like mämmi at Easter or simat at May Day runs out, the clerk might say: 'Kysyntä yllätti meidät' (The demand surprised us).
In Job Interviews: An interviewer might explain the role by saying: 'Alalla on tällä hetkellä valtava kysyntä osaajista' (There is currently a massive demand for experts in this field).

Uuden iPhonen kysyntä on ollut maltillista.

Translation: The demand for the new iPhone has been moderate.

You also find this word in political debates. When discussing the 'kestävyysvaje' (sustainability gap) of the Finnish welfare state, politicians often talk about the palveluiden kysyntä (demand for services) increasing as the population ages. It is a key term for understanding Finnish social policy and the challenges of the 21st century.

The most common mistake English speakers make with kysyntä is a grammatical one: failing to apply consonant gradation. Because the word ends in -ntä, it follows the 'nt -> nn' rule. Many students incorrectly say *kysyntän instead of the correct kysynnän.

Wrong Case Choice: Confusing the partitive and nominative. In the sentence 'There is demand', you must use partitive: 'On kysyntää'. Using 'On kysyntä' sounds like you are defining the word rather than stating its existence.
Confusing with 'Pyyntö': 'Pyyntö' means a 'request' (like asking a favor). 'Kysyntä' is the market force. You wouldn't say there is a 'pyyntö' for apples unless someone specifically asked you to bring them some.

Väärin: Tuotteen kysyntä on laskenut. Oikein: Tuotteen kysyntä on laskenut. (Wait, nominative is correct here as a subject!)

Actually, the error is often in the genitive: 'Kysynnän' not 'Kysyntän'.

Another mistake is using the wrong prepositional logic. In English, we say 'demand FOR something'. In Finnish, you usually put that 'something' in the genitive case BEFORE the word kysyntä. Translating 'for' literally as 'varten' is a major 'Finglish' error. Instead of 'Kysyntä varten maito', you must say Maidon kysyntä.

While kysyntä is the standard word for demand, several other words occupy nearby semantic space. Choosing the right one depends on whether you are talking about economic forces, personal needs, or sheer popularity.

Tarve (Need): Use 'tarve' when you mean a necessity. 'Ruoan tarve' is the need for food to survive. 'Ruoan kysyntä' is the market demand for food products.
Menekki (Saleability/Turnover): This word specifically refers to how well a product is selling. If a book has 'hyvä menekki', it is a bestseller. It is more concrete than 'kysyntä'.
Suosio (Popularity): Use 'suosio' for people, bands, or trends. A politician has 'suosio', but a haircut might have 'kysyntä' at the barber shop.

Tällä tuotteella on hyvä menekki joulumarkkinoilla.

Translation: This product has good sales/turnover at the Christmas markets.

In a formal or academic context, you might also see vaatimus (requirement/demand). However, vaatimus is much more forceful—it's a demand like 'I demand an explanation!' (Vaadin selitystä!). Kysyntä is never used for personal demands or commands; it is strictly for the 'asking' of the market or a group.

How Formal Is It?

Curiosidade

Because demand is literally 'the asking', it reflects a very direct way of thinking about economics—the market is simply a place where people ask for things.

Guia de pronúncia

UK /ˈkysyntæ/

US /ˈkysyntæ/

Primary stress is always on the first syllable: KY-syntä.

Rima com

isäntä emäntä liitäntä liitäntä vääntä ääntä ääntä kenttä

Erros comuns

Pronouncing 'y' like 'i' (kisyntä). Keep lips rounded.
Pronouncing 'ä' like 'a' (kysunta). Keep the mouth open and fronted.
Missing the double 'nn' in the genitive case 'kysynnän'.
Putting stress on the second syllable.
Mixing up 'nt' and 'ntt'.

Nível de dificuldade

Leitura 3/5

Easy to recognize in text, but compound words can be long.

Escrita 4/5

Requires remembering consonant gradation (nt -> nn).

Expressão oral 3/5

Pronunciation of 'y' and 'ä' needs care for English speakers.

Audição 3/5

Common in news; easy to spot once the root is known.

O que aprender depois

Pré-requisitos

kysyä hinta paljon vähän ostaa

Aprenda a seguir

tarjonta markkinat talous inflaatio kulutus

Avançado

kysyntäjousto tasapainohinta suhdannevaihtelu ostovoima

Gramática essencial

Consonant Gradation (nt -> nn)

kysyntä -> kysynnän

Partitive in Existential Sentences

Onko täällä kysyntää?

Genitive with Nouns

Maidon kysyntä

Illative with 'vastata'

Vastata kysyntään

Adjective Agreement in Partitive

Kovaa kysyntää

Cadastre-se grátis para ler a explicação completa

Exemplos por nível

Onko täällä kysyntää?

Is there demand here?

Uses partitive case 'kysyntää' in an existential question.

Kysyntä on pientä.

The demand is small.

Nominative subject 'kysyntä'.

Minä ymmärrän sanan kysyntä.

I understand the word demand.

Direct object in nominative-like form.

Maito ja sen kysyntä.

Milk and its demand.

Possessive suffix 'sen' (its).

Kysyntä kasvaa nyt.

Demand is growing now.

Present tense verb 'kasvaa'.

Tämä on kovaa kysyntää.

This is high demand.

Adjective 'kovaa' matches partitive 'kysyntää'.

Missä on kysyntä?

Where is the demand?

Basic nominative form.

Kysyntä ja tarjonta.

Supply and demand.

The classic pair of economic terms.

Asuntojen kysyntä on suurta Helsingissä.

The demand for apartments is great in Helsinki.

Genitive plural 'asuntojen'.

Meillä ei ole tarpeeksi kysyntää.

We don't have enough demand.

Negative sentence requires partitive 'kysyntää'.

Kysyntä laski viime kuussa.

Demand fell last month.

Past tense 'laski'.

Uusi puhelin herätti paljon kysyntää.

The new phone sparked a lot of demand.

Verb 'herättää' + partitive object.

Onko tälle tuotteelle kysyntää?

Is there demand for this product?

Allative case 'tuotteelle' (for the product).

Kysynnän vaihtelu on normaalia.

Fluctuation in demand is normal.

Genitive 'kysynnän' showing consonant gradation (nt -> nn).

Markkinoilla on kova kysyntä.

There is tough demand in the market.

Adjective 'kova' (hard/tough) means 'high' here.

Miksi kysyntä on niin vähäistä?

Why is the demand so low?

Adjective 'vähäistä' in partitive.

Yritys yrittää vastata kasvavaan kysyntään.

The company is trying to meet the growing demand.

Illative case 'kysyntään' used with 'vastata'.

Kysyntä ja tarjonta määräävät hinnan.

Supply and demand determine the price.

Plural verb 'määräävät' for two subjects.

Palveluiden kysyntä painottuu viikonloppuihin.

The demand for services is concentrated on weekends.

Genitive plural 'palveluiden'.

Sähkön kysyntä on huipussaan talvella.

The demand for electricity is at its peak in winter.

Genitive 'sähkön' + 'huipussaan' (at its peak).

Työpaikkojen kysyntä ylittää tarjonnan.

The demand for jobs exceeds the supply.

Verb 'ylittää' (to exceed).

Kysynnän mukaan hinta voi nousta.

According to demand, the price can rise.

Postposition 'mukaan' requires genitive 'kysynnän'.

Hän tutkii kuluttajien kysyntää.

He is researching consumer demand.

Genitive plural 'kuluttajien'.

Onko osaamisellesi kysyntää työmarkkinoilla?

Is there demand for your expertise in the job market?

Possessive suffix '-si' on allative 'osaamiselle'.

Kysyntäpiikki aiheutti logistisia ongelmia.

The demand peak caused logistical problems.

Compound word 'kysyntäpiikki' (demand peak).

Vientituotteiden kysyntä on elpynyt maailmalla.

Demand for export products has recovered globally.

Perfect tense 'on elpynyt'.

Kysyntäjousto kertoo hinnanmuutoksen vaikutuksesta.

Elasticity of demand tells about the effect of a price change.

Compound word 'kysyntäjousto'.

Valtio pyrkii elvyttämään kotimaista kysyntää.

The state aims to stimulate domestic demand.

Verb 'elvyttää' (to stimulate/revive).

Kysyntä on kohdistunut erityisesti luomutuotteisiin.

Demand has been directed especially towards organic products.

Verb 'kohdistua' + illative.

Markkinatutkimus osoitti, ettei kysyntää ole riittävästi.

The market research showed that there isn't enough demand.

Subordinate clause with negative existential 'ettei... ole'.

Kysynnän ja tarjonnan laki pätee yhä.

The law of supply and demand still applies.

Fixed expression 'laki pätee' (the law applies).

Energiakriisi muutti sähkön kysyntärakennetta.

The energy crisis changed the structure of electricity demand.

Compound word 'kysyntärakenne'.

Kysyntäinflaatio syntyy, kun kokonaiskysyntä ylittää tarjonnan.

Demand-pull inflation occurs when aggregate demand exceeds supply.

Technical term 'kysyntäinflaatio'.

Kysyntäpotentiaali on valtava kehittyvillä markkinoilla.

The demand potential is massive in emerging markets.

Technical term 'kysyntäpotentiaali'.

On vaikea ennakoida kysynnän kausivaihteluita.

It is difficult to predict seasonal fluctuations in demand.

Plural object 'kausivaihteluita'.

Kysyntä on ohjannut tuotekehitystä jo vuosikymmeniä.

Demand has guided product development for decades.

Perfect tense showing duration.

Kysyntä-tarjonta-tasapaino on järkkynyt.

The supply-demand equilibrium has been shaken.

Triple compound word structure.

Subjektiivinen kysyntä ei aina korreloi todellisen tarpeen kanssa.

Subjective demand does not always correlate with actual need.

Academic register.

Kysynnän hiipuminen johti tuotannon supistamiseen.

The fading of demand led to the reduction of production.

Verbal noun 'hiipuminen'.

Analyysi perustuu aggregoituun kysyntään.

The analysis is based on aggregated demand.

Passive past participle 'aggregoituun'.

Kysyntäfunktio kuvaa hinnan ja määrän välistä suhdetta.

The demand function describes the relationship between price and quantity.

Scientific/Mathematical term 'kysyntäfunktio'.

Markkinoiden kyllästyminen tyrehdytti kysynnän.

Market saturation dried up the demand.

Advanced verb 'tyrehdyttää' (to dry up/stanch).

Kysyntäshokki voi suistaa talouden raiteiltaan.

A demand shock can derail the economy.

Metaphorical expression 'suistaa raiteiltaan'.

Kysyntälähtöinen innovaatio on usein kaupallisesti menestyksekkäin.

Demand-driven innovation is often the most commercially successful.

Suffix '-lähtöinen' (driven/originating from).

Onko kysyntä vain keinotekoinen konstruktio?

Is demand merely an artificial construct?

Philosophical register.

Kysynnän joustamattomuus on ominaista välttämättömyyshyödykkeille.

Inelasticity of demand is characteristic of essential goods.

Technical economic terminology.

Kysyntäpuolen toimenpiteet eivät yksin riitä inflaation taltuttamiseen.

Demand-side measures alone are not enough to curb inflation.

Compound 'kysyntäpuoli'.

Kysynnän hiipuminen heijastaa kuluttajien epävarmuutta.

The fading of demand reflects consumer uncertainty.

Abstract metaphorical usage.

Sinônimos

menekki tarve suosio vaatimus halu tilaus haku veto

Antônimos

tarjonta ylitarjonta vähäpätöisyys suosioittomuus

Colocações comuns

kova kysyntä

vastata kysyntään

kysyntä kasvaa

kysyntä vähenee

kysynnän ja tarjonnan laki

kotimainen kysyntä

globaali kysyntä

kysyntähuippu

luoda kysyntää

kysynnän vaihtelu

Frases Comuns

Onko sille kysyntää?

— Is there a demand for it? Used to ask if an idea or product is viable.

Suunnittelen uutta sovellusta. Onko sille kysyntää?

Kysyntä yllätti

— The demand was surprising. Used when something sells out faster than expected.

Konserttiliput loppuivat heti; kysyntä yllätti järjestäjät.

Vastata huutavaan kysyntään

— To answer a crying/urgent demand. Used for very high, unmet needs.

Uusi lääke vastaa huutavaan kysyntään markkinoilla.

Kysynnän mukaan

— According to demand. Used for flexible pricing or supply.

Hinnat vaihtelevat kysynnän mukaan.

Luonnollinen kysyntä

— Natural demand. Demand that exists without heavy marketing.

Puhtaalle vedelle on aina luonnollista kysyntää.

Kysyntä sakkaa

— Demand is stalling/failing. Informal business slang.

Nyt näyttää siltä, että asuntokaupan kysyntä sakkaa.

Kysyntä hiipuu

— Demand is fading away slowly.

Vanhojen puhelinten kysyntä hiipuu hiljalleen.

Kysyntä kohdistuu

— Demand is directed at/focused on.

Kysyntä kohdistuu nyt halpoihin hintoihin.

Kysyntää riittää

— There is plenty of demand.

Vaikka hinta nousi, kysyntää riittää edelleen.

Markkinaehtoinen kysyntä

— Market-based demand.

Hankkeen on perustuttava markkinaehtoiseen kysyntään.

Frequentemente confundido com

kysyntä vs kysely

Kysely is a survey or a set of questions. Kysyntä is market demand.

kysyntä vs kysymys

Kysymys is a single question. Kysyntä is the collective act of asking for something in a market.

kysyntä vs pyyntö

Pyyntö is a specific request or favor. Kysyntä is a broad economic force.

Expressões idiomáticas

"Kuin kuumille kiville"

— Selling like hot cakes (literally: like on hot stones). Implies massive demand.

Uudet leivokset menivät kuin kuumille kiville.

informal

"Viedä käsistä"

— To be taken out of one's hands. Implies people are eager to buy.

Lippuja viedään käsistä juuri nyt.

informal

"Kysyntä ja tarjonta kättelevät"

— Supply and demand shake hands. Meaning the market has reached equilibrium.

Vihdoinkin kysyntä ja tarjonta kättelevät näillä markkinoilla.

neutral

"Huutava pula"

— A crying shortage. Often the result of high demand and low supply.

Sairaanhoitajista on huutava pula.

neutral

"Markkinoiden imu"

— The suction/pull of the market. Refers to strong demand pulling products in.

Tuote menestyi markkinoiden imun ansiosta.

business

"Tehdä kauppansa"

— To do its trade. Meaning it is selling well due to demand.

Halpa maito tekee kauppansa.

informal

"Olla kysyttyä tavaraa"

— To be sought-after stuff. Used for people or things in demand.

Kokeneet koodarit ovat nyt kysyttyä tavaraa.

informal

"Kysyntäpiikki"

— A sudden, sharp increase in demand.

Korona aiheutti kysyntäpiikin maskeille.

neutral

"Kysyntäkuoppa"

— A sudden, sharp decrease in demand (a 'pit').

Lomakausi aiheuttaa kysyntäkuopan toimistotarvikkeille.

neutral

"Kysyntävetoinen"

— Demand-driven. Used to describe economic growth.

Tämä on kysyntävetoinen kasvu-ura.

formal

Fácil de confundir

kysyntä vs vaatimus

Both can translate to 'demand' in English.

Vaatimus is a forceful requirement or a command (I demand!). Kysyntä is economic demand (The market demands).

Hän esitti vaatimuksen. vs. Tuotteella on kysyntää.

kysyntä vs tarve

Related concepts in economics.

Tarve is a biological or functional need (I need water). Kysyntä is the willingness and ability to buy (I demand a specific brand of water).

Veden tarve on vakio, mutta merkkiveden kysyntä vaihtelee.

kysyntä vs menekki

Both relate to sales.

Menekki specifically describes how fast or well items are moving off the shelves. Kysyntä is the underlying desire of the consumers.

Hyvä kysyntä takaa hyvän menekin.

kysyntä vs suosio

Popularity vs Demand.

Suosio is about liking something (popularity). Kysyntä is about wanting to acquire/buy it. A movie can have high suosio but low kysyntä if it's free.

Bändin suosio on valtava.

kysyntä vs tilaus

A specific instance of demand.

Tilaus is an order (I placed an order). Kysyntä is the overall market potential.

Saimme sata tilausta, koska kysyntä oli kovaa.

Padrões de frases

[Noun-Genitive] kysyntä on [Adjective].

Ruuan kysyntä on suurta.

[Noun-Allative] on [Adjective-Partitive] kysyntää.

Palvelulle on kovaa kysyntää.

Vastata [Noun-Genitive] kysyntään.

Vastata asiakkaiden kysyntään.

Kysyntä kohdistuu [Noun-Illative].

Kysyntä kohdistuu uusiin autoihin.

Kysynnän mukaan [Verb].

Kysynnän mukaan hinta nousee.

Kysyntä-tarjonta-[Noun].

Kysyntä-tarjonta-tasapaino.

[Verb-Noun] johtaa kysynnän [Verb-Noun].

Hinnannousu johtaa kysynnän laskuun.

Kysyntä [Verb] [Abstract Noun].

Kysyntä heijastaa yhteiskunnallista muutosta.

Família de palavras

Substantivos

kysymys (question)

kysely (survey/inquiry)

kysyjä (asker)

kysymysmerkki (question mark)

Verbos

kysyä (to ask)

kysellä (to keep asking/inquire)

kysyttää (to cause to ask)

Adjetivos

kysytty (sought-after/in demand)

kysyvä (asking/inquiring)

Relacionado

tarjonta (supply)

markkinat (market)

hinta (price)

kuluttaja (consumer)

tarve (need)

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frequency

High (Top 2000 words in Finnish news/business)

Erros comuns

Using 'kysyntä' for a personal request. → pyyntö or vaatimus
'Kysyntä' is for market forces or collective desire. If you ask a friend for a favor, it's a 'pyyntö'.
Spelling the genitive as 'kysyntän'. → kysynnän
You must apply consonant gradation (nt -> nn) because the genitive suffix '-n' closes the syllable.
Saying 'Kysyntä varten autoja'. → Autojen kysyntä
Finnish uses the genitive case to show 'demand for X'. Literal translations of 'for' (varten) are usually incorrect here.
Using nominative in 'Onko kysyntä?'. → Onko kysyntää?
Existential questions about an unspecified amount require the partitive case.
Confusing 'kysyntä' with 'kysely'. → kysyntä
'Kysely' is a survey or questionnaire. 'Kysyntä' is the concept of demand.

Dicas

Master the nt-nn change

Always remember that words ending in -ntä like kysyntä, isäntä, and emäntä change to -nnän in the genitive. Practice: kysyntä -> kysynnän.

Pair it with Tarjonta

Learn 'kysyntä ja tarjonta' as a single unit. It's the 'bread and butter' of economic talk in Finnish.

Use it for the Job Market

When looking for work, use 'kysyntä' to describe which skills are popular. It makes you sound more professional.

Partitive in Questions

When asking if demand exists, always use the partitive: 'Onko kysyntää?'. This is a standard existential sentence rule.

Connect to 'Kysyä'

If you forget the word, remember 'to ask' (kysyä). Demand is just 'the asking'.

Kova Kysyntä

In English we say 'high' demand, but in Finnish, 'kova' (hard/tough) is very common. 'Kova kysyntä' = 'Strong demand'.

Listen for Compound Words

In news, 'kysyntä' is often the first part of a long word like 'kysyntähuippu'. Don't let the long word scare you!

Genitive First

Remember the word order: [What is demanded in Genitive] + kysyntä. Example: 'Sähkön kysyntä', not 'Kysyntä sähkölle' (though both are possible, Genitive is more natural).

Professionalism

Using 'kysyntä' instead of 'halu' (want) makes your Finnish sound more mature and analytical.

Abstract Demand

You can use 'kysyntä' for abstract things like 'uudet ideat' or 'muutos'. It's a versatile word.

Memorize

Mnemônico

Kysyä means to ask. Kysyntä is the 'asking' of the whole market. If everyone is ASKING for it, there is high DEMAND.

Associação visual

Imagine a huge crowd of people all raising their hands and 'asking' (kysyä) for a single loaf of bread. That crowd is the 'kysyntä'.

Word Web

Kysyä Kysyntä Tarjonta Markkinat Hinta Kuluttaja Kysytty Kysymys

Desafio

Try to use 'kysyntä' and 'tarjonta' in the same sentence while describing your favorite hobby or product.

Origem da palavra

Derived from the verb 'kysyä' (to ask). The suffix '-ntä' is used to create abstract nouns from verbs, often describing a state or a collective action. It is an ancient Finnish root with cognates in other Uralic languages.

Significado original: The act of asking or inquiring.

Uralic / Finno-Ugric

Contexto cultural

No specific sensitivities, but be careful not to confuse 'kysyntä' with 'vaatimus' when talking to people, as 'vaatimus' can sound confrontational.

In English, 'demand' can sound aggressive (e.g., 'I demand to see the manager'). In Finnish, 'kysyntä' is almost exclusively an economic or popularity term. For personal demands, Finns use 'vaatimus'.

Adam Smith's 'Näkymätön käsi' (Invisible Hand) which guides 'kysyntä ja tarjonta'. Finnish economic news reports (YLE Talous). The 'Kysynnän ja tarjonnan laki' mentioned in Finnish social studies textbooks.

Pratique na vida real

Contextos reais

Job Market

Työvoiman kysyntä
Osaajien kysyntä
Kysytty ammattilainen
Vastata työmarkkinoiden kysyntään

Real Estate

Asuntojen kysyntä
Vuokramarkkinoiden kysyntä
Kysyntä painottuu keskustaan
Kysynnän hiipuminen

Retail/Shopping

Tuotteen kysyntä
Kausittainen kysyntä
Kysyntä yllätti kauppiaan
Luoda uutta kysyntää

Energy/Utilities

Sähkön kysyntä
Kysyntähuippu
Kysyntäjousto
Energian kysynnän kasvu

Economics/Business

Kysyntä ja tarjonta
Kokonaiskysyntä
Kysyntäkäyrä
Kysyntäinflaatio

Iniciadores de conversa

"Onko tällaiselle palvelulle mielestäsi kysyntää Suomessa?"

"Miten asuntojen kysyntä on muuttunut kotikaupungissasi?"

"Minkä ammattien kysyntä kasvaa tulevaisuudessa eniten?"

"Miksi sähkön kysyntä on niin korkeaa juuri nyt?"

"Vaikuttaako hinnan nousu mielestäsi tuotteen kysyntään?"

Temas para diário

Kirjoita lyhyt teksti siitä, miten kysyntä ja tarjonta näkyvät omassa arjessasi.

Pohdi, onko olemassa asioita, joilla on aina kysyntää riippumatta hinnasta.

Miten teknologian kehitys on muuttanut erilaisten taitojen kysyntää?

Kuvaile tilannetta, jossa kysyntä yllätti sinut tai yrityksesi.

Miten valtio voi mielestäsi vaikuttaa kotimaiseen kysyntään?

Perguntas frequentes

10 perguntas

Mostly, yes. In everyday Finnish, we talk about 'kysyntä' as a mass concept. However, in technical economics, you might hear 'erilaiset kysynnät' when referring to different types of demand functions, but this is rare.

'Tarve' means 'need' (necessity). 'Kysyntä' means 'demand' (market desire). You might need (tarve) a doctor, but if you can't afford one, there is no economic demand (kysyntä) in a private market.

Usually, you use the genitive case before the word: 'Asuntojen kysyntä' (Demand for apartments). Alternatively, you can use the allative case: 'Kysyntää asunnoille'.

This is due to consonant gradation. In Finnish, 'nt' changes to 'nn' when the syllable becomes closed (e.g., when adding the genitive '-n').

Yes, but it means they are sought-after professionally. 'Hänellä on kova kysyntä työmarkkinoilla' means he is in high demand as an employee.

It is a standard word used in news and business, but it's not 'stiff'. It's used in everyday conversation whenever discussing why things are popular or expensive.

It is demand-pull inflation, which happens when the total demand in the economy grows faster than the supply, causing prices to rise.

No. 'Kysyntä' is a noun. If you want to say 'I ask', use the verb: 'Minä kysyn'.

The most common opposite is 'tarjonta' (supply).

The most common way is 'vastata kysyntään' (literally: to answer into the demand).

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