A1 Collocation 中性

olla kiireinen

to be busy

意思

Having many tasks to complete.

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文化背景

Finns value 'työrauha' (peace of work). Saying you are busy is a respected way to ask for space. In meetings, being 'kiireinen' is often seen as a sign that you need to delegate, not necessarily that you are important. It is considered polite to apologize for being busy if you cannot attend a social event. In Helsinki, 'kiireinen' is a common state, but in rural areas, life is traditionally 'kiireetön' (hurry-less).

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Spoken form

In spoken Finnish, 'olen' often becomes 'oon'. So you will hear 'Oon kiireinen'.

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Don't use for objects

A car cannot be 'kiireinen'. Only people or time periods can.

意思

Having many tasks to complete.

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Spoken form

In spoken Finnish, 'olen' often becomes 'oon'. So you will hear 'Oon kiireinen'.

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Don't use for objects

A car cannot be 'kiireinen'. Only people or time periods can.

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The 'I have' trick

If you want to sound more native, use 'Minulla on kiire' for immediate rushing and 'Olen kiireinen' for a general state.

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Honesty

If you say you are busy, a Finn will believe you and won't push. Use it wisely!

自我测试

Fill in the correct form of 'olla kiireinen'.

Minä ______ ______ tänään.

✓ 正确! ✗ 不太对。 正确答案: olen kiireinen

The subject is 'Minä' (I), so the verb is 'olen' and the adjective is singular 'kiireinen'.

Which sentence is correct for 'We are busy'?

Choose the plural form:

✓ 正确! ✗ 不太对。 正确答案: Me olemme kiireisiä.

In Finnish, plural subjects require the plural form of the adjective, which is 'kiireisiä'.

Match the Finnish sentence with its English translation.

Match the following:

✓ 正确! ✗ 不太对。 正确答案: all

These are the basic tense and person variations of the phrase.

Complete the dialogue.

A: Mennäänkö leffaan? B: En pääse, olen ______.

✓ 正确! ✗ 不太对。 正确答案: kiireinen

'Kiireinen' is the only word that fits the context of declining an invitation due to work/tasks.

Match the phrase to the situation.

When would you say 'Olen pahoillani, olen todella kiireinen'?

✓ 正确! ✗ 不太对。 正确答案: When a colleague asks for help but you have too much work

This phrase is used to describe a state of being overwhelmed with tasks.

🎉 得分: /5

视觉学习工具

Kiireinen vs. Nopea

Kiireinen (Busy)
Ihminen Person
Päivä Day
Nopea (Fast)
Auto Car
Juoksija Runner

练习题库

5 练习
Fill in the correct form of 'olla kiireinen'. Fill Blank A1

Minä ______ ______ tänään.

✓ 正确! ✗ 不太对。 正确答案: olen kiireinen

The subject is 'Minä' (I), so the verb is 'olen' and the adjective is singular 'kiireinen'.

Which sentence is correct for 'We are busy'? Choose A2

Choose the plural form:

✓ 正确! ✗ 不太对。 正确答案: Me olemme kiireisiä.

In Finnish, plural subjects require the plural form of the adjective, which is 'kiireisiä'.

Match the Finnish sentence with its English translation. Match A1

将左侧的每个项目与右侧的配对匹配:

✓ 正确! ✗ 不太对。 正确答案: all

These are the basic tense and person variations of the phrase.

Complete the dialogue. dialogue_completion A1

A: Mennäänkö leffaan? B: En pääse, olen ______.

✓ 正确! ✗ 不太对。 正确答案: kiireinen

'Kiireinen' is the only word that fits the context of declining an invitation due to work/tasks.

Match the phrase to the situation. situation_matching A2

When would you say 'Olen pahoillani, olen todella kiireinen'?

✓ 正确! ✗ 不太对。 正确答案: When a colleague asks for help but you have too much work

This phrase is used to describe a state of being overwhelmed with tasks.

🎉 得分: /5

常见问题

12 个问题

Yes, 'kiireinen katu' is correct and describes a street with lots of traffic and people.

'Kiireinen' describes a person or time (busy). 'Kiireellinen' describes a task that needs immediate attention (urgent).

Yes, it is a neutral and polite way to state your status.

You can say 'Olen todella kiireinen' or 'Olen erittäin kiireinen'.

No, for patterns use 'levoton' (restless) or 'kirjava' (multicolored).

The opposite is 'kiireetön' (unhurried/leisurely).

Often yes, but it can also just mean you have a lot of productive work.

It becomes 'Me olemme kiireisiä'.

Yes, very commonly to explain delays or schedule meetings.

It's better to say 'Minulla on kiire bussiin'.

Yes, 'Oon ihan tukossa' (I'm totally blocked/stuffed with work).

It literally means 'hurry', but historically it meant the crown of the head.

相关表达

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pitää kiirettä

similar

to be busy/to rush

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olla kiire

similar

to have a hurry

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kiireellinen

specialized form

urgent

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kiireetön

contrast

leisurely/unhurried

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olla menoa

synonym

to have things to do

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työllistetty

specialized form

occupied with work

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