المعنى
The action of listening to broadcast audio.
خلفية ثقافية
Radio is a primary source of emergency information. In case of a national emergency, all Finnish radio stations are required to broadcast the official emergency warning. At the 'mökki' (summer cottage), many Finns eschew TV for a simple battery-powered radio to maintain a connection to nature while staying informed. Radio play is still a massive driver for the 'Iskelmä' (Finnish schlager) genre, which is beloved by older generations and ironic hipsters alike. The state-funded Yle is the most popular radio provider. Listening to 'Yle Radio Suomi' is considered a quintessential Finnish experience.
The Partitive Rule
Always use the partitive case with 'kuunnella'. It's one of the most reliable grammar rules for beginners.
Kuulla vs Kuunnella
Don't say 'kuulla' for a hobby. It sounds like you're hearing voices!
المعنى
The action of listening to broadcast audio.
The Partitive Rule
Always use the partitive case with 'kuunnella'. It's one of the most reliable grammar rules for beginners.
Kuulla vs Kuunnella
Don't say 'kuulla' for a hobby. It sounds like you're hearing voices!
Radio is Company
If a Finn says they are 'listening to the radio', they might mean they just want some background noise so they don't feel alone.
اختبر نفسك
Fill in the correct form of the word 'radio'.
Minä kuuntelen ______.
The verb 'kuunnella' requires the partitive case 'radiota'.
Choose the correct verb for 'listening intentionally'.
Pekka ______ radiota joka ilta.
'Kuuntelee' is the 3rd person singular form of 'kuunnella' (to listen).
Complete the dialogue.
A: Mitä sinä teet? B: ______ radiota.
The subject 'Minä' requires the verb form 'kuuntelen'.
Match the sentence to the situation.
Sentence: 'Haluatko kuunnella radiota?'
This is a common social question when sharing a space with audio equipment.
🎉 النتيجة: /4
وسائل تعلم بصرية
بنك التمارين
4 تمارينMinä kuuntelen ______.
The verb 'kuunnella' requires the partitive case 'radiota'.
Pekka ______ radiota joka ilta.
'Kuuntelee' is the 3rd person singular form of 'kuunnella' (to listen).
A: Mitä sinä teet? B: ______ radiota.
The subject 'Minä' requires the verb form 'kuuntelen'.
Sentence: 'Haluatko kuunnella radiota?'
This is a common social question when sharing a space with audio equipment.
🎉 النتيجة: /4
الأسئلة الشائعة
5 أسئلةBecause 'kuunnella' is a process verb. In Finnish, the object of a process that doesn't have a finished result must be in the partitive case.
No, the correct partitive form of 'radio' is 'radiota'. Adding '-ta' is the standard for words ending in two vowels or certain single vowels like 'o'.
Yes, very! Especially Yle Radio Suomi and various commercial stations like Radio Suomipop.
You say 'Avaan radion' or 'Laitan radion päälle'.
'Kuunnella radiota' means listening to the medium itself. 'Kuunnella radiosta' means listening to something (like news) *from* the radio.
عبارات ذات صلة
kuunnella musiikkia
similarto listen to music
katsoa televisiota
similarto watch TV
kuunnella podcastia
specialized formto listen to a podcast
radio-ohjelma
builds onradio program
