A1 Collocation 中性

Kova kiire

Big rush

意思

Being in a very big hurry.

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文化背景

Finns are known for being direct. Saying 'Minulla on kova kiire' is not considered rude; it is seen as an honest explanation of your current state. In Finnish offices, 'kova kiire' is often seasonal, peaking before Midsummer (Juhannus) and Christmas, when everyone tries to finish their tasks. If you are late in Finland, you are expected to apologize and explain. 'Kova kiire' is a valid part of that explanation if the lateness was due to a previous commitment running over. In Helsinki, 'kova kiire' is a common complaint. In Northern Finland, the pace is slower, and the phrase might be used more sparingly or even ironically.

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The 'Have' Rule

Always remember: Minulla on (I have). If you say 'Minä olen kova kiire', you are saying 'I am a hard hurry', which sounds like you are a superhero named Hard Hurry.

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Don't over-intensify

If you say 'Minulla on kova kiire' for something small, people might think you are stressed. Use just 'kiire' for minor things.

意思

Being in a very big hurry.

💡

The 'Have' Rule

Always remember: Minulla on (I have). If you say 'Minä olen kova kiire', you are saying 'I am a hard hurry', which sounds like you are a superhero named Hard Hurry.

⚠️

Don't over-intensify

If you say 'Minulla on kova kiire' for something small, people might think you are stressed. Use just 'kiire' for minor things.

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The 'Kova' Multiplier

You can use 'kova' for many things: kova nälkä (big hunger), kova jano (big thirst), kova pakkanen (hard frost). It's a Swiss Army knife adjective!

自我测试

Fill in the missing word to say 'I am in a big hurry.'

Minulla on ____ kiire.

✓ 正确! ✗ 不太对。 正确答案: kova

'Kova' is the standard intensifier for 'kiire'.

Which sentence is grammatically correct?

How do you say 'Are you in a hurry?'

✓ 正确! ✗ 不太对。 正确答案: Onko sinulla kova kiire?

Finnish uses the 'Onko [person]-lla' structure for 'Does [person] have'.

Complete the dialogue.

A: Mennäänkö kahville? B: En ehdi, minulla on ____ ____.

✓ 正确! ✗ 不太对。 正确答案: kova kiire

The context 'En ehdi' (I don't have time) requires 'kova kiire'.

Match the phrase to the situation.

You are running to catch a train that leaves in 2 minutes.

✓ 正确! ✗ 不太对。 正确答案: Minulla on kova kiire.

Urgency regarding time is 'kiire'.

🎉 得分: /4

视觉学习工具

练习题库

4 练习
Fill in the missing word to say 'I am in a big hurry.' Fill Blank A1

Minulla on ____ kiire.

✓ 正确! ✗ 不太对。 正确答案: kova

'Kova' is the standard intensifier for 'kiire'.

Which sentence is grammatically correct? Choose A1

How do you say 'Are you in a hurry?'

✓ 正确! ✗ 不太对。 正确答案: Onko sinulla kova kiire?

Finnish uses the 'Onko [person]-lla' structure for 'Does [person] have'.

Complete the dialogue. dialogue_completion A2

A: Mennäänkö kahville? B: En ehdi, minulla on ____ ____.

✓ 正确! ✗ 不太对。 正确答案: kova kiire

The context 'En ehdi' (I don't have time) requires 'kova kiire'.

Match the phrase to the situation. situation_matching A1

You are running to catch a train that leaves in 2 minutes.

✓ 正确! ✗ 不太对。 正确答案: Minulla on kova kiire.

Urgency regarding time is 'kiire'.

🎉 得分: /4

常见问题

10 个问题

Yes, but it sounds more formal or literary. 'Kova kiire' is what you'll hear on the street.

Yes, it's a neutral and honest way to explain why you can't talk or why you're moving fast.

You could say 'ei ole kiire' (no hurry) or 'rauhallista' (peaceful/calm).

Use 'vähän kiire': 'Minulla on vähän kiire.'

Literally yes, but as an intensifier, it means 'very' or 'intense'.

Yes, e.g., 'Anteeksi viivästys, meillä on ollut kova kiire.' (Sorry for the delay, we've been very busy.)

It's 'kova' (singular) because 'kiire' is singular. If you had multiple hurries (rare), it would be 'kovat kiireet'.

'Hoppu' is a more informal, slightly old-fashioned word for hurry. 'Kova hoppu' is also possible but less common.

Yes, it means 'I'm in a big hurry to get to your place.'

You can! Using the partitive 'kiirettä' makes it sound more like an ongoing, slightly more abstract state of busyness.

相关表达

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kiirehtiä

builds on

To hurry (verb)

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viime tinkaan

similar

At the last minute

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ajanpuute

similar

Lack of time

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kiireestä kantapäähän

contrast

From head to toe

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