Bedeutung
Water that is safe to drink.
Kultureller Hintergrund
Finns are extremely proud of their tap water. It is common to see people filling reusable bottles at public sinks. In the Finnish wilderness, 'puhdas vesi' is often found in fast-moving streams, but hikers are advised to use filters or boil water to be safe. Only 'puhdas vesi' should be used on sauna stones. Salt water or dirty water can damage the heater and create unpleasant air. The 'Clean Water' act in Finland is a major part of national policy, reflecting the value of the 'Land of a Thousand Lakes'.
Tap is Top
In Finland, never buy bottled water if a tap is available. It's a waste of money and plastic!
Blue-Green Algae
In summer, some lakes have 'sinilevä'. Even if the water looks 'puhdas', don't drink it if you see green flakes.
Bedeutung
Water that is safe to drink.
Tap is Top
In Finland, never buy bottled water if a tap is available. It's a waste of money and plastic!
Blue-Green Algae
In summer, some lakes have 'sinilevä'. Even if the water looks 'puhdas', don't drink it if you see green flakes.
Partitive Power
Memorize 'puhdasta vettä' as a single unit. You'll use it 90% of the time.
Teste dich selbst
Fill in the correct form of 'puhdas vesi' (Partitive).
Minä juon ________ ________.
After the verb 'juoda' (to drink), we use the partitive case because we are drinking an unspecified amount.
Which sentence is correct?
Asking if the tap water is safe:
'Puhdas' is the correct adjective for safe/clean water. 'Tuore' is for food, and 'valkoinen' means white.
Match the Finnish phrase to its English meaning.
Water types:
These are all common variations of water sources in Finland.
Complete the dialogue at a cottage.
Vieras: Voiko tästä kaivosta juoda? Isäntä: Kyllä, se on ________ ________.
The host is confirming the well water is safe to drink.
🎉 Ergebnis: /4
Visuelle Lernhilfen
Where to find Puhdas Vesi
Sources
- • Hana (Tap)
- • Lähde (Spring)
- • Kaivo (Well)
- • Pullo (Bottle)
Aufgabensammlung
4 AufgabenMinä juon ________ ________.
After the verb 'juoda' (to drink), we use the partitive case because we are drinking an unspecified amount.
Asking if the tap water is safe:
'Puhdas' is the correct adjective for safe/clean water. 'Tuore' is for food, and 'valkoinen' means white.
Ordne jedem Element links seinen Partner rechts zu:
These are all common variations of water sources in Finland.
Vieras: Voiko tästä kaivosta juoda? Isäntä: Kyllä, se on ________ ________.
The host is confirming the well water is safe to drink.
🎉 Ergebnis: /4
Häufig gestellte Fragen
5 FragenYes, unless there is a specific sign saying 'ei juomakelpoista' (not drinkable).
Visually yes, but it may contain microbes. It's best to boil it before drinking.
Say 'Saisinko hanavettä?' or just 'Vettä, kiitos'.
Finnish uses the partitive case for substances and unspecified amounts.
No, that is 'pyhä', though they sound slightly similar.
Verwandte Redewendungen
juomavesi
synonymDrinking water
raikas vesi
similarFresh/refreshing water
likainen vesi
contrastDirty water
hanavesi
specialized formTap water
