Bedeutung
Giving a direction to turn left.
Kultureller Hintergrund
Finns are very literal with directions. If someone says 'käänny vasemmalle', they mean exactly at the next possible turn. Being vague can be seen as unhelpful. In rural areas, directions might be given based on natural landmarks rather than street names. 'Käänny vasemmalle ison kiven kohdalla' (Turn left at the big rock) is common. The term 'vasemmisto' (the left) is a major part of the political landscape. Turning left ideologically is a common topic in news media. Finland is a leader in tech; almost everyone uses a Finnish-language GPS. 'Käänny vasemmalle' is perhaps the most recognized 'AI voice' phrase in the country.
The '-lle' Rule
Always remember that '-lle' is like an arrow pointing to a destination. Use it for all directions (oikealle, vasemmalle).
Double Consonants
Finnish is sensitive to consonant length. Make sure to pronounce the double 'n' in 'käänny' and double 'm/l' in 'vasemmalle' clearly.
Bedeutung
Giving a direction to turn left.
The '-lle' Rule
Always remember that '-lle' is like an arrow pointing to a destination. Use it for all directions (oikealle, vasemmalle).
Double Consonants
Finnish is sensitive to consonant length. Make sure to pronounce the double 'n' in 'käänny' and double 'm/l' in 'vasemmalle' clearly.
GPS Listening
Listen for the word 'seuraavasta' (from the next) which often precedes 'käänny vasemmalle' in GPS instructions.
Directness
Don't feel the need to add 'please' every time. In Finnish, a clear imperative is considered helpful, not rude.
Teste dich selbst
Fill in the correct form of the word 'vasen' to show direction.
Käänny ______ heti apteekin jälkeen.
We need the allative case (-lle) to show movement toward the left.
Which verb is correct for turning yourself?
______ vasemmalle tästä risteyksestä.
'Käänny' is the reflexive imperative for 'turn yourself'.
Complete the dialogue.
A: Anteeksi, miten pääsen torille? B: Mene suoraan ja ______ vasemmalle.
The context of giving directions requires the verb 'turn'.
Match the phrase to the situation.
You are driving and your GPS tells you to change direction to the left.
This is the standard command for a directional change.
🎉 Ergebnis: /4
Visuelle Lernhilfen
Directional Cases
Aufgabensammlung
4 AufgabenKäänny ______ heti apteekin jälkeen.
We need the allative case (-lle) to show movement toward the left.
______ vasemmalle tästä risteyksestä.
'Käänny' is the reflexive imperative for 'turn yourself'.
A: Anteeksi, miten pääsen torille? B: Mene suoraan ja ______ vasemmalle.
The context of giving directions requires the verb 'turn'.
You are driving and your GPS tells you to change direction to the left.
This is the standard command for a directional change.
🎉 Ergebnis: /4
Häufig gestellte Fragen
10 FragenYes, 'vasempaan' (the illative case) is also correct and very common in spoken Finnish. It implies turning 'into' the left direction.
Yes, it is neutral. If you want to be extra polite to an elder or a stranger, use 'Kääntykää vasemmalle'.
'Vasen' is the basic noun/adjective (left). 'Vasemmalle' is the form used for movement (to the left).
Say 'Käänny vasemmalle liikennevaloista' or 'liikennevaloissa'.
'Käänny' is the command form (imperative). 'Kääntyä' is the infinitive (to turn).
Yes, but sailors might also use 'Paapuuriin' (to port). However, 'Käänny vasemmalle' is understood by everyone.
No, for a page you use 'Käännä sivua'.
Yes, 'Ota vasen' (Take left) is very common among younger people and in casual driving.
Use 'Käänny loivasti vasemmalle'.
Use 'Käänny jyrkästi vasemmalle'.
Verwandte Redewendungen
Käänny oikealle
contrastTurn right
Aja suoraan
similarDrive straight
U-käännös
specialized formU-turn
Kääntyä takaisin
builds onTo turn back
Vasen kaista
similarLeft lane
