Bedeutung
Strong wind.
Kultureller Hintergrund
Weather is the most common icebreaker. Saying 'Tuulee kovaa' is a socially safe way to start a conversation with a stranger at a bus stop. In the archipelago, 'tuulee kovaa' is a serious statement about safety and boat travel, not just a comment on comfort. In the fells, 'tuulee kovaa' often accompanies extreme cold, creating a dangerous wind-chill factor that locals take very seriously. City dwellers use the phrase to complain about 'tunnel winds' between high-rise buildings in places like Kalasatama, Helsinki.
The 'No-Subject' Rule
Always remember that weather in Finnish is an action that happens on its own. No 'it' needed!
Adjective vs Adverb
Use 'kova' for the wind (noun) and 'kovaa' for the blowing (verb).
Bedeutung
Strong wind.
The 'No-Subject' Rule
Always remember that weather in Finnish is an action that happens on its own. No 'it' needed!
Adjective vs Adverb
Use 'kova' for the wind (noun) and 'kovaa' for the blowing (verb).
Add 'tosi'
To sound more native in casual conversation, say 'Tuulee tosi kovaa' (It's blowing really hard).
Small Talk Gold
If you're stuck for words with a Finn, just look out the window and comment on the wind. It works every time.
Teste dich selbst
Fill in the missing word to say 'It is blowing hard today'.
Tänään _______ kovaa.
We use the present tense 3rd person singular of 'tuulla'.
Which sentence is grammatically correct in Finnish?
Choose the correct weather expression:
Finnish weather expressions don't use 'se' and require the adverb 'kovaa'.
Complete the dialogue.
A: Mennäänkö rannalle? B: Ei, siellä _________.
The beach is a typical place where it blows hard, making it a reason not to go.
Match the phrase to the situation.
You see someone's umbrella break in the wind. What do you say?
This is the most natural reaction to seeing the wind cause trouble.
🎉 Ergebnis: /4
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Aufgabensammlung
4 AufgabenTänään _______ kovaa.
We use the present tense 3rd person singular of 'tuulla'.
Choose the correct weather expression:
Finnish weather expressions don't use 'se' and require the adverb 'kovaa'.
A: Mennäänkö rannalle? B: Ei, siellä _________.
The beach is a typical place where it blows hard, making it a reason not to go.
You see someone's umbrella break in the wind. What do you say?
This is the most natural reaction to seeing the wind cause trouble.
🎉 Ergebnis: /4
Häufig gestellte Fragen
10 FragenYes, it means 'It is windy', but 'Tuulee kovaa' is much more common and natural for describing the current state.
Yes, 'kovaa' can mean both 'hard' and 'fast' depending on the verb (e.g., 'juosta kovaa' = to run fast).
You say 'Ei tuule'. You don't need to add 'kovaa' unless you mean 'It's not blowing *hard*'.
'Tuulee' is the general weather verb. 'Puhaltaa' is more like 'to blow' (like blowing out a candle), but can be used for wind to sound more descriptive.
Yes, it's completely neutral and appropriate for all social situations.
No, for a fan you would say 'Tuuletin puhaltaa kovaa'. 'Tuulee' is specifically for natural wind.
Both are adverbs, but 'kovaa' is the idiomatic choice for wind and speed. 'Kovasti' is often used for 'very much' (e.g., 'kiitos kovasti').
Yes, 'tuulee ihan simona' or 'tuulee pirusti' are very informal ways to say it's blowing hard.
No, 'kovaa' is an adverb and stays the same. Also, 'tuulee' is always singular in weather expressions.
Yes: 'Eilen tuuli kovaa' (Yesterday it blew hard).
Verwandte Redewendungen
On kova tuuli
similarThere is a strong wind
Tuuli yltyy
builds onThe wind is picking up
Myrskyää
specialized formIt is storming
Tuulee hiljaa
contrastIt is blowing softly
