Meaning of joutaa | Babel Free

Määritelmät

1. to have/find time
   intransitive
2. to be available or free (for use or to perform a task); to be not in use or occupied (at the moment)
   intransitive
3. to be ready/fit [with illative or allative ‘for a place (that is considered negative)’], ought to be
   intransitive
4. ought to be
   intransitive

Esimerkit

“Luen kirjan heti kun joudan.”

I'll read the book as soon as I have the time.

“En jouda tänään kitkemään kasvimaata.”

I haven't got time to weed the garden today.

“Joutaako joku auttamaan minua tavaroiden kantamisessa?”

Is someone free to help me carry these things?

“–Kuka heittäisi minut asemalle? –Minä joudan.”

–Who's going to give me a lift to the station? –I'm not busy.

“Tuo pöytä joutaa kaatopaikalle.”

That table is ready for the dump.

“Tämän ohjelman joutaisi jo lopettaa, kun tekijöiltä ovat ideat lopussa.”

They might as well cancel this show since the makers are out of ideas.

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