Aikataulu muuttui, joten kysyn pomolta myöhemmin.

The schedule changed, so I will ask the boss later.

Breakdown of Aikataulu muuttui, joten kysyn pomolta myöhemmin.

• minä: I
• myöhemmin: later
• aikataulu: the schedule
• joten: so
• kysyä: to ask
• muuttua: to change
• pomo: the boss

Questions & Answers about Aikataulu muuttui, joten kysyn pomolta myöhemmin.

Why is "muuttui" used in the past tense here?

In Finnish, muuttua means "to change," and muuttui is its past tense form. The sentence says the schedule already changed, so the past tense is needed.

Why is "kysyn" in the present tense even though it refers to a future action?

In Finnish, it’s common to use the present tense to talk about future plans or intentions. Kysyn pomolta can mean "I will ask my boss" in a future sense, even though "kysyn" looks like the present tense.

What does "joten" mean and why is it used here?

Joten is a conjunction that translates roughly to "so" or "therefore." It connects the reason ("The schedule changed") to the consequence ("I will ask the boss later").

Why do we use "pomolta" and not a different case like "pomo" or "pomolle"?

Pomolta is the ablative case ("from the boss"). In Finnish, you often express "asking someone" as kysyä joltakulta (literally "to ask from someone"). So "kysyn pomolta" literally captures "I ask (from) the boss." Using pomolle would suggest movement to the boss, and just pomo wouldn’t convey that direction at all.

Can "myöhemmin" appear elsewhere in the sentence?

Yes, myöhemmin is an adverb and could appear in different places for slight stylistic variation, for example "Kysyn myöhemmin pomolta" or "Myöhemmin kysyn pomolta." However, Aikataulu muuttui, joten kysyn pomolta myöhemmin is the most natural in everyday speech.