المعنى
To favor or prefer a certain option.
خلفية ثقافية
Finns value 'neutrality' and 'consensus.' Using 'olla kallellaan' is a way to show you have an opinion without being aggressive or shutting down the conversation. The term is used constantly in political analysis to describe how parties shift their stance toward the EU, NATO, or social issues. In architecture and design, 'kallellaan' can be a stylistic choice, but usually, Finns prefer straight lines (suorat linjat). A 'kallellaan' house is a sign of a bad foundation! When visiting someone, if you notice a picture is 'kallellaan,' it's polite to mention it or fix it, as it shows you care about the order of the home.
Use 'puoleen' for nouns
If you are leaning toward a person or a brand, use 'puoleen' (e.g., 'kallellani Applen puoleen'). It sounds more natural than just the illative.
Don't forget the suffix
In a B1 exam (YKI-testi), forgetting the '-ni' in 'olen kallellani' might lose you points for grammar accuracy.
المعنى
To favor or prefer a certain option.
Use 'puoleen' for nouns
If you are leaning toward a person or a brand, use 'puoleen' (e.g., 'kallellani Applen puoleen'). It sounds more natural than just the illative.
Don't forget the suffix
In a B1 exam (YKI-testi), forgetting the '-ni' in 'olen kallellani' might lose you points for grammar accuracy.
Softening your opinion
Add 'vähän' (a little) to make it even softer: 'Olen vähän kallellani...'
اختبر نفسك
Fill in the correct form of 'kallellaan' with the possessive suffix.
Minä olen ______ tähän uuteen ehdotukseen.
The subject is 'Minä' (I), so you need the 1st person suffix -ni.
Choose the correct case for the target of the preference.
Olemme kallellamme ______.
'Olla kallellaan' requires the illative case (-an).
Complete the dialogue naturally.
A: Haluatko teetä vai kahvia? B: ______
Using 'puoleen' is a natural way to express preference for a noun.
Match the sentence to the context.
1. Taulu on kallellaan. 2. Olen kallellani tähän autoon.
A picture (taulu) is a physical object; choosing a car is a mental preference.
🎉 النتيجة: /4
وسائل تعلم بصرية
Kallellaan vs Vinossa
بنك التمارين
4 تمارينMinä olen ______ tähän uuteen ehdotukseen.
The subject is 'Minä' (I), so you need the 1st person suffix -ni.
Olemme kallellamme ______.
'Olla kallellaan' requires the illative case (-an).
A: Haluatko teetä vai kahvia? B: ______
Using 'puoleen' is a natural way to express preference for a noun.
1. Taulu on kallellaan. 2. Olen kallellani tähän autoon.
A picture (taulu) is a physical object; choosing a car is a mental preference.
🎉 النتيجة: /4
الأسئلة الشائعة
10 أسئلةYes, but it implies a choice. 'Olen kallellani Mikon puoleen' means you prefer Mikko over someone else in a specific context.
It's always 'kallellaan' with double 'l' and double 'a'.
It's neutral. You can use it with your boss or your friends.
'Kallellaan' is the state of being tilted. 'Kallistua' is the movement of tilting.
No, it must be 'kahviin' (illative) or 'kahvin puoleen'.
Not always. It can just mean a physical slant, like a house or a tree.
You can say 'En ole kallellani kumpaankaan suuntaan.'
Yes, the concept exists in Swedish as 'luta åt'.
Yes! 'Olen kallellani pizzaan tänään.'
There isn't one direct word, but you could say 'vastustaa' (to oppose).
عبارات ذات صلة
kallistua johonkin
similarTo tip/lean toward something (verb).
mieltyä johonkin
similarTo take a liking to something.
suosia
synonymTo favor.
olla vastahakoinen
contrastTo be reluctant/against.
