Bedeutung
Having a firm conviction.
Kultureller Hintergrund
Finns value 'vaatimattomuus' (modesty). Saying you have a 'vahva usko' in yourself is one of the few socially acceptable ways to show high confidence without sounding arrogant. The term is a staple in sports journalism, especially during the Ice Hockey World Championships. It represents the collective hope of the nation. Despite being secular, the Lutheran heritage of 'faith alone' (yksin uskosta) has left a deep linguistic mark on how Finns conceptualize internal certainty. In Finnish startups, 'vahva usko visioon' is seen as a necessary trait for founders to survive the 'Valley of Death.'
Use the Illative
Always remember that you believe 'into' (Illative) something. 'Usko sinuun', 'usko voittoon'.
Avoid 'Voimakas'
Don't translate 'Powerful belief' literally as 'Voimakas usko'. It sounds like the belief is physically hitting someone.
Bedeutung
Having a firm conviction.
Use the Illative
Always remember that you believe 'into' (Illative) something. 'Usko sinuun', 'usko voittoon'.
Avoid 'Voimakas'
Don't translate 'Powerful belief' literally as 'Voimakas usko'. It sounds like the belief is physically hitting someone.
Privacy
Finns don't usually broadcast their 'vahva usko' unless asked. It's a deep, personal phrase.
Teste dich selbst
Fill in the missing word in the correct case.
Minulla on vahva ______ sinuun. (usko)
In the 'minulla on' structure, the object is in the nominative case.
Which sentence is the most natural way to say 'I have strong faith in the future'?
Choose the correct sentence:
'Vahva usko' is the collocation, and 'tulevaisuuteen' is the correct Illative case.
Complete the dialogue with the appropriate phrase.
A: 'Pelottaako sinua uusi työ?' B: 'Ei, minulla on ______ omiin kykyihini.'
'Vahva usko' fits the context of self-confidence.
Match the phrase to the situation.
Match 'Vahvassa uskossa' to its best context:
'Vahvassa uskossa' often describes the state of mind behind an action.
🎉 Ergebnis: /4
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Aufgabensammlung
4 AufgabenMinulla on vahva ______ sinuun. (usko)
In the 'minulla on' structure, the object is in the nominative case.
Choose the correct sentence:
'Vahva usko' is the collocation, and 'tulevaisuuteen' is the correct Illative case.
A: 'Pelottaako sinua uusi työ?' B: 'Ei, minulla on ______ omiin kykyihini.'
'Vahva usko' fits the context of self-confidence.
Match 'Vahvassa uskossa' to its best context:
'Vahvassa uskossa' often describes the state of mind behind an action.
🎉 Ergebnis: /4
Häufig gestellte Fragen
10 FragenYes! 'Minulla on vahva usko sinuun' is a very common and supportive way to say 'I believe in you.'
Not at all. While it has religious roots, it's used daily for sports, business, and personal goals.
'Vakaumus' is more formal and usually refers to a settled conviction, like a political or pacifist conviction. 'Vahva usko' is more emotional.
You can say 'Menetin vahvan uskoni.'
Yes, very often. 'Vahva usko markkinoiden kasvuun' (Strong belief in market growth).
It's possible, but 'vahva usko' is much more natural and common.
Not always, but it often implies the person is acting based on an assumption that might not be true. 'Hän oli siinä vahvassa uskossa, että kauppa on auki.'
'Heikko usko' (weak faith) or 'epäusko' (disbelief).
Yes, it's perfectly fine for encouraging a friend via text.
It's a soft breathy sound, like the 'h' in 'hat,' but inside the word.
Verwandte Redewendungen
Luja usko
synonymFirm/hard faith.
Vakaumus
similarConviction.
Epäusko
contrastDisbelief/skepticism.
Sokea usko
specialized formBlind faith.
