Significado
High price.
Contexto cultural
Finns often use 'kallis' as a conversation starter to complain about taxes or the price of alcohol. It's a way of bonding through shared hardship. Finns often travel to Estonia because things are 'halvempaa' (cheaper) there. The contrast between 'kallis Suomi' and 'halpa Viro' is a major cultural theme. In tourist areas of Lapland, prices are notoriously 'kalliita'. Locals and tourists alike often comment on the 'Lapin lisää' (Lapland extra) on prices. Finnish design brands like Marimekko or Iittala are 'kalliita' but considered 'arvokkaita' (valuable) investments that last a lifetime.
The 'Oho' Factor
When you see an expensive price, it's very natural to start with 'Oho!' (Wow/Oops). 'Oho, onpa kallis!'
Plural Trap
Remember that 'kallis' changes to 'kalliita' in the plural. This is a very common test question for Finnish learners!
Significado
High price.
The 'Oho' Factor
When you see an expensive price, it's very natural to start with 'Oho!' (Wow/Oops). 'Oho, onpa kallis!'
Plural Trap
Remember that 'kallis' changes to 'kalliita' in the plural. This is a very common test question for Finnish learners!
Use 'Hintava' for Politeness
If you are in a nice boutique, saying 'Tämä on kallis' might sound a bit blunt. 'Tämä on aika hintava' sounds more sophisticated.
Coffee Benchmark
Always check the price of coffee. If it's over 4 euros, you are officially in a 'kallis' place.
Ponte a prueba
Fill in the correct form of the verb 'olla'.
Tämä takki ______ kallis.
The subject 'takki' is singular, so we use 'on'.
Which sentence is correct for plural items?
Choose the correct plural form:
Plural subjects require 'ovat' and the partitive plural 'kalliita'.
Match the Finnish phrase with its English meaning.
Match the following:
Matching tenses and comparative forms.
Complete the dialogue at the market.
Asiakas: Kuinka paljon tämä maksaa? Myyjä: Se on 50 euroa. Asiakas: Ohhoh! Se ______ ______.
50 euros is generally considered expensive for a small market item.
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Ayudas visuales
Kallis vs. Halpa
Things that are 'Kalliita' in Finland
Food & Drink
- • Alkoholi
- • Ulkona syöminen
- • Kahvi
Living
- • Vuokra
- • Sähkö
- • Bensa
Banco de ejercicios
4 ejerciciosTämä takki ______ kallis.
The subject 'takki' is singular, so we use 'on'.
Choose the correct plural form:
Plural subjects require 'ovat' and the partitive plural 'kalliita'.
Empareja cada elemento de la izquierda con su par de la derecha:
Matching tenses and comparative forms.
Asiakas: Kuinka paljon tämä maksaa? Myyjä: Se on 50 euroa. Asiakas: Ohhoh! Se ______ ______.
50 euros is generally considered expensive for a small market item.
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Preguntas frecuentes
10 preguntasYes, but it's formal or poetic. 'Kallis ystävä' means 'Dear friend'. In casual speech, use 'rakas' for loved ones.
The opposite is 'halpa' (cheap) or 'edullinen' (affordable/good value).
Use 'liian kallis'. For example: 'Tämä on liian kallis minulle.'
No, it's a neutral, factual word for a high price.
In Finnish, predicate adjectives for plural subjects are usually in the partitive case. 'Kalliita' is the partitive plural of 'kallis'.
It's better to say 'korkea hinta' (high price), but 'kallis hinta' is understood.
The superlative is 'kallein'. 'Tämä on kaupan kallein takki.'
Yes, 'suolainen' (salty) is very common slang for a high price.
99% of the time in modern Finnish, yes. Occasionally it means 'precious' in a non-monetary sense.
Minä olen kallis (I am expensive - rare!), Sinä olet kallis, Se on kallis, Me olemme kalliita, Te olette kalliita, He ovat kalliita.
Frases relacionadas
maksaa paljon
synonymto cost a lot
arvokas
similarvaluable
halpa
contrastcheap
hintava
specialized formpricey
maksaa maltaita
builds onto cost a fortune
