Bedeutung
Some things are more valuable.
Kultureller Hintergrund
In Finland, gold is associated with the 'Golden Era' of art and the purity of nature. The proverb reflects a cultural honesty about material worth. Gold mining is a part of Lapland's history. Here, the proverb has a very literal meaning as gold was a hard-won resource. The proverb is a universal truth in the jewelry industry, used to explain the pricing tiers of precious metals. Teachers use this proverb to explain why students should put in 'gold-level' effort rather than just doing the bare minimum ('silver').
Master the Partitive
Use this phrase to practice the partitive comparative. It's one of the most common grammar hurdles in Finnish.
Endearment
Remember that 'kulta' is also 'darling.' Using this proverb can sometimes have a sweet, double meaning in relationships.
Bedeutung
Some things are more valuable.
Master the Partitive
Use this phrase to practice the partitive comparative. It's one of the most common grammar hurdles in Finnish.
Endearment
Remember that 'kulta' is also 'darling.' Using this proverb can sometimes have a sweet, double meaning in relationships.
Don't be Arrogant
While the proverb is about value, using it to describe your own things can sound boastful. Use it for general truths instead.
Teste dich selbst
Fill in the missing word in the proverb.
Kulta on _______ kuin hopea.
The partitive comparative form 'kalliimpaa' is required for this general comparison.
Which sentence correctly uses the proverb to give advice?
Ystäväsi haluaa ostaa halvan ja huonon takin. Mitä sanot?
The proverb justifies buying the better (gold) option even if it costs more.
Match the Finnish words with their English equivalents.
Match the metals and adjectives.
Basic vocabulary matching.
Complete the dialogue using the proverb.
A: Miksi valitsit tämän kalliin sormuksen? B: Koska tiedät kai, että...
The proverb fits the context of explaining a choice based on value.
🎉 Ergebnis: /4
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Value Comparison
Aufgabensammlung
4 AufgabenKulta on _______ kuin hopea.
The partitive comparative form 'kalliimpaa' is required for this general comparison.
Ystäväsi haluaa ostaa halvan ja huonon takin. Mitä sanot?
The proverb justifies buying the better (gold) option even if it costs more.
Ordne jedem Element links seinen Partner rechts zu:
Basic vocabulary matching.
A: Miksi valitsit tämän kalliin sormuksen? B: Koska tiedät kai, että...
The proverb fits the context of explaining a choice based on value.
🎉 Ergebnis: /4
Häufig gestellte Fragen
4 FragenYes, it is very common in both literal and metaphorical contexts, especially when discussing quality.
Because 'kulta' is a mass noun (uncountable substance), which requires the partitive case in comparisons.
Metaphorically, yes, to say that someone's character is of 'gold' quality compared to others.
It is neutral. You can use it with friends or in a professional setting.
Verwandte Redewendungen
Ei kaikki ole kultaa, mikä kiiltää
similarNot all that glitters is gold.
Oma koti kullan kallis
builds onOne's own home is as dear as gold.
Puhua on hopeaa, vaieta on kultaa
similarSpeaking is silver, silence is gold.
Laatu korvaa määrän
synonymQuality replaces quantity.
