المعنى
Indicating someone else's ownership.
خلفية ثقافية
Finns are very honest. If you say 'Se on sinun' to return something, they will likely say 'Kiitos' and maybe offer a small smile, but don't expect a long conversation. In a professional setting, 'Se on sinun' can be used to delegate a task. It implies full trust that you will handle it. Younger generations use 'sun' almost exclusively. Using 'sinun' in a text message to a friend might feel a bit stiff or overly dramatic. While you can pick berries anywhere, if someone says 'Tämä marjapaikka on sinun', they are being incredibly generous with their secret spot.
The 'N' Rule
Always remember the 'n' at the end of 'sinun'. Without it, you're just calling the object 'you'!
Go Casual
Use 'sun' in 90% of your daily conversations. It makes you sound much more like a local.
المعنى
Indicating someone else's ownership.
The 'N' Rule
Always remember the 'n' at the end of 'sinun'. Without it, you're just calling the object 'you'!
Go Casual
Use 'sun' in 90% of your daily conversations. It makes you sound much more like a local.
Plural Alert
If you have two or more things, 'Se' becomes 'Ne' and 'on' becomes 'ovat'. 'Ne ovat sinun'.
Politeness
Pair 'Se on sinun' with 'Ole hyvä' (Here you go) to be extra polite when giving something.
اختبر نفسك
Fill in the correct possessive form of 'sinä'.
Tämä kirja on ______.
We use the genitive form 'sinun' to show ownership.
Which sentence means 'It is yours' in spoken Finnish?
Choose the informal version:
'Sun' is the common spoken reduction of 'sinun'.
Complete the dialogue.
A: Onko tämä kassi sinun? B: Kyllä, ______.
B is confirming that the bag belongs to them (mine).
Match the phrase to the situation.
You find a friend's keys on the floor.
You are telling your friend that the keys belong to them.
🎉 النتيجة: /4
وسائل تعلم بصرية
Standard vs Spoken
بنك التمارين
4 تمارينTämä kirja on ______.
We use the genitive form 'sinun' to show ownership.
Choose the informal version:
'Sun' is the common spoken reduction of 'sinun'.
A: Onko tämä kassi sinun? B: Kyllä, ______.
B is confirming that the bag belongs to them (mine).
You find a friend's keys on the floor.
You are telling your friend that the keys belong to them.
🎉 النتيجة: /4
الأسئلة الشائعة
12 أسئلةYes, if someone asks 'Kenen tämä on?' (Whose is this?), you can simply answer 'Sinun'.
'Sinun' is standard/formal; 'sun' is spoken/informal. They mean the same thing.
You say 'Se ei ole sinun'.
No, it's neutral. To be more polite to a stranger, use 'Se on teidän'.
No, that would imply slavery or extreme possession. Use 'Hän on sinun ystäväsi' (He is your friend).
In spoken Finnish, 'se' is often used for 'he' or 'she' too, but in this phrase, it usually refers to an object.
Add '-ko' to the verb: 'Onko se sinun?'
Use 'Se on teidän'.
Yes, 'Tämä' means 'this'. Use it if the object is in your hand.
In slang, you might just say 'Sun.' while pointing.
No, 'sinun' covers both 'your' (sinun kirja) and 'yours' (se on sinun).
Change 'on' to 'oli': 'Se oli sinun'.
عبارات ذات صلة
Se on minun
contrastIt is mine
Se kuuluu sinulle
similarIt belongs to you
Ole hyvä
builds onHere you go / You're welcome
Ota tästä
similarTake from here
Se on teidän
specialized formIt is yours (plural/polite)
