Meillä on tapaaminen huomenna aamulla.

We have a meeting tomorrow morning.

Breakdown of Meillä on tapaaminen huomenna aamulla.

• me: we
• tapaaminen: the meeting
• huomenna: tomorrow
• aamu: the morning

Questions & Answers about Meillä on tapaaminen huomenna aamulla.

Why do we say meillä on to mean "we have"?

In Finnish, the concept of having something typically uses a structure that literally translates to "at us is". Instead of a direct verb for "to have," Finnish uses the adessive case (meillä) to indicate possession or having.

What is the difference between tapaaminen and other words like kokous?

Tapaaminen often implies a meeting in a more general or informal sense, like an appointment or getting together. Kokous carries a slightly more official or formal tone, often referring to gatherings in business or organizational contexts.

Why do we say huomenna aamulla instead of just huomenna to indicate tomorrow morning?

Finnish separates the idea of "tomorrow" (huomenna) and "in the morning" (aamulla) to add precision. Huomenna aamulla clearly states tomorrow in the morning, whereas just huomenna would mean any time during tomorrow.

Is aamulla in a special case, and why is it used here?

Yes, aamulla is in the adessive case (-lla / -llä). This case can indicate time expressions such as "in the morning." So aamulla translates to "in the morning."

Can I change the word order to Huomenna aamulla meillä on tapaaminen without changing the meaning?

Absolutely. Finnish word order is quite flexible. Leading with Huomenna aamulla simply shifts the emphasis slightly to the time, but the overall meaning remains the same.