Significado
To feel comfortable in a new environment.
Contexto cultural
Finns value 'oma rauha' (one's own peace). Being 'kuin kotonansa' means you have reached a level of friendship where 'oma rauha' is shared. Karelian culture is traditionally more talkative and hospitable than Western Finnish culture. There, being 'kuin kotonansa' happens much faster. Modern Finnish offices are very flat and informal. It is common for even the CEO to encourage employees to be 'kuin kotonaan' at the office. In Tove Jansson's Moomin books, the Moominhouse is always open to anyone. This is the ultimate literary example of 'ole kuin kotonasi'.
The 'Third Person' Shortcut
If you forget the suffix, use 'kuin kotonaan'. It's the most common form and sounds natural even if you're talking about yourself in very casual speech.
Don't over-suffix
Only 'kotona' gets the suffix. Never say 'olenna kuin kotonani'.
Significado
To feel comfortable in a new environment.
The 'Third Person' Shortcut
If you forget the suffix, use 'kuin kotonaan'. It's the most common form and sounds natural even if you're talking about yourself in very casual speech.
Don't over-suffix
Only 'kotona' gets the suffix. Never say 'olenna kuin kotonani'.
The Coffee Rule
In Finland, being 'kuin kotonansa' usually involves being told to 'keittää omat kahvit' (make your own coffee). It's the ultimate sign of belonging.
Ponte a prueba
Fill in the correct possessive suffix for the subject.
Minä tunnen oloni täällä kuin kotona__.
The subject is 'Minä' (I), so the suffix must be '-ni'.
Which sentence is the most natural way to welcome a guest?
A guest arrives at your door. What do you say?
You are telling the guest (sinä) to be like at *their* home.
Match the person to the description.
Pekka on koodannut 20 vuotta. Hän on tietokoneen ääressä...
Pekka (he) is an expert, so he is 'like at his home' with computers.
Complete the dialogue.
A: 'Miten loma sujui?' B: 'Loistavasti! Italialaiset olivat niin mukavia, että olimme siellä...'
The subject is 'me' (we), implied by 'olimme'.
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Ayudas visuales
Where can you be 'kuin kotonasi'?
Social
- • Ystävän luona
- • Juhlissa
- • Appivanhemmilla
Professional
- • Uudessa työssä
- • Lavalla
- • Kokouksessa
Hobby
- • Keittiössä
- • Metsässä
- • Salilla
Banco de ejercicios
4 ejerciciosMinä tunnen oloni täällä kuin kotona__.
The subject is 'Minä' (I), so the suffix must be '-ni'.
A guest arrives at your door. What do you say?
You are telling the guest (sinä) to be like at *their* home.
Pekka on koodannut 20 vuotta. Hän on tietokoneen ääressä...
Pekka (he) is an expert, so he is 'like at his home' with computers.
A: 'Miten loma sujui?' B: 'Loistavasti! Italialaiset olivat niin mukavia, että olimme siellä...'
The subject is 'me' (we), implied by 'olimme'.
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Preguntas frecuentes
10 preguntas'Kotonaan' is more common in modern spoken and written Finnish. 'Kotonansa' is slightly more formal or old-fashioned, but both are 100% correct.
Yes! 'Kissa on täällä kuin kotonansa' is very common.
Yes, the imperative 'Ole kuin kotonasi' is the exact equivalent.
Yes, 'Hän on täällä vähän liikaakin kuin kotonansa' implies someone is being too bold or rude.
'Kotoisa' is an adjective for a place (a cozy room). 'Kuin kotonaan' describes a person's feeling or behavior.
Yes, 'olla' must be conjugated to match the subject (olen, olet, on...).
Yes, to describe someone who is very competent in their field.
Absolutely, it's a great way to praise the hotel's comfort.
In Helsinki slang, you might hear 'oo ku kotonas'.
'Kotona' is the locative form (at home). You are comparing your state to being *at* home.
Frases relacionadas
kuin kala vedessä
synonymLike a fish in water.
asettua taloksi
builds onTo settle in.
tuntea olonsa kotoisaksi
similarTo feel homey.
olla omassa elementissään
specialized formTo be in one's element.
