Bedeutung
Feeling thanks toward someone.
Kultureller Hintergrund
Finns value 'aitous' (authenticity). Saying you are grateful is a strong statement of bond. The 'kiitollisuuspäiväkirja' (gratitude journal) is a popular modern concept in Finland. In Finnish work culture, feedback is often direct, so a sincere 'olen kiitollinen' stands out. Many Finns express gratitude toward nature and the seasons.
Use with 'siitä, että'
To explain a whole action you are grateful for, use 'Olen kiitollinen siitä, että...' followed by a sentence.
Don't overdo it
In Finland, over-expressing gratitude can sometimes feel insincere. Keep it for meaningful moments.
Bedeutung
Feeling thanks toward someone.
Use with 'siitä, että'
To explain a whole action you are grateful for, use 'Olen kiitollinen siitä, että...' followed by a sentence.
Don't overdo it
In Finland, over-expressing gratitude can sometimes feel insincere. Keep it for meaningful moments.
Adverb power
Use 'syvästi' (deeply) to sound very poetic and sincere in writing.
Teste dich selbst
Fill in the correct case ending for the person.
Olen kiitollinen sinu___.
The person you are grateful to takes the allative case (-lle).
Which sentence is correct for 'I am grateful for the gift'?
Valitse oikea lause:
The reason for gratitude takes the elative case (-sta).
Complete the dialogue with the correct form.
A: Autatko minua? B: Tottakai. A: Olen todella ________ sinulle.
The subject 'minä' (implied) is singular, so 'kiitollinen' is the correct adjective form.
Match the phrase to the situation.
When would you say 'Olemme kiitollisia hienosta juhlasta'?
'Olla kiitollinen' is for significant events like a 'hieno juhla' (fine party).
🎉 Ergebnis: /4
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Aufgabensammlung
4 AufgabenOlen kiitollinen sinu___.
The person you are grateful to takes the allative case (-lle).
Valitse oikea lause:
The reason for gratitude takes the elative case (-sta).
A: Autatko minua? B: Tottakai. A: Olen todella ________ sinulle.
The subject 'minä' (implied) is singular, so 'kiitollinen' is the correct adjective form.
When would you say 'Olemme kiitollisia hienosta juhlasta'?
'Olla kiitollinen' is for significant events like a 'hieno juhla' (fine party).
🎉 Ergebnis: /4
Häufig gestellte Fragen
10 Fragen'Kiitos' is a quick interjection (Thanks!), while 'olla kiitollinen' is a state of being (I am grateful).
Yes, but it sounds more formal and heartfelt than just saying 'kiitos'.
Olen kiitollinen sinulle.
Yes, very common in formal emails to thank partners or clients.
The plural is 'kiitollisia'.
Yes, 'en ole kiitollinen' (I am not grateful).
Yes, especially if a friend did something very nice for you.
The elative case (-sta/-stä).
Yes, it means 'I am grateful for you' (that you exist/are in my life).
Yes, it is in the top 200 most common Finnish words/phrases.
Verwandte Redewendungen
kiitollisuus
builds ongratitude (noun)
kiittää
synonymto thank
arvostaa
similarto appreciate
olla kiitollisuudenvelassa
specialized formto be in a debt of gratitude
