Significado
Speaking the truth openly.
Contexto cultural
Honesty is the 'default' setting. If you ask a Finn 'How are you?', they might actually be rehellinen and tell you about their bad day instead of just saying 'Fine'. In negotiations, being 'rehellinen' about what your company can and cannot do is seen as a strength that builds long-term partnerships. Schools emphasize 'rehellisyys' from a young age, especially regarding exams and independent work. Plagiarism is seen as a major moral failing. There is a trend of 'rehellinen somesuosittu' (honest influencer) who shows the messy parts of life, contrasting with 'fake' perfection.
The 'nen' rule
Remember that all Finnish words ending in -nen change to -se- before adding most endings. Rehellinen -> Rehellise-lla.
Don't be too blunt
While Finns value honesty, 'olla rehellinen' doesn't give you a license to be mean. Use 'ollakseni rehellinen' to soften the blow.
Significado
Speaking the truth openly.
The 'nen' rule
Remember that all Finnish words ending in -nen change to -se- before adding most endings. Rehellinen -> Rehellise-lla.
Don't be too blunt
While Finns value honesty, 'olla rehellinen' doesn't give you a license to be mean. Use 'ollakseni rehellinen' to soften the blow.
Use it in interviews
Finns value integrity over self-promotion. Saying 'Haluan olla rehellinen' before admitting a mistake actually makes you look better.
The Silent Honesty
Sometimes being honest in Finland means just not saying anything if you can't say something true.
Ponte a prueba
Fill in the correct form of 'olla' and 'rehellinen'.
Minä haluan ______ ______ sinulle.
After 'haluan' (I want), you must use the infinitive form 'olla'.
Which sentence is correct for a group of people?
Me olemme...
In plural sentences with 'olla', the predicate adjective is usually in the partitive plural.
Complete the dialogue with the best phrase.
A: Mitä mieltä olet tästä paidasta? B: ______, se on liian iso.
'Ollakseni rehellinen' is the standard way to start a sentence when giving a potentially negative opinion.
Match the phrase to the situation.
You are telling a friend to tell the truth.
The imperative form 'Ole' is used for commands or strong advice.
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When to be 'Rehellinen'
Work
- • Interviews
- • Feedback
- • Mistakes
Social
- • Opinions
- • Feelings
- • Promises
Banco de ejercicios
4 ejerciciosMinä haluan ______ ______ sinulle.
After 'haluan' (I want), you must use the infinitive form 'olla'.
Me olemme...
In plural sentences with 'olla', the predicate adjective is usually in the partitive plural.
A: Mitä mieltä olet tästä paidasta? B: ______, se on liian iso.
'Ollakseni rehellinen' is the standard way to start a sentence when giving a potentially negative opinion.
You are telling a friend to tell the truth.
The imperative form 'Ole' is used for commands or strong advice.
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Preguntas frecuentes
10 preguntasIt is neutral. You can use it with your boss or your best friend.
'Rehellinen' is the standard word for honest. 'Rehti' is more informal and implies being a 'good, fair person'.
Use 'Ollakseni rehellinen...' or 'Jos olen rehellinen...'.
Yes, it covers both 'not lying' and 'being sincere'.
No, it's only for people or their actions. You wouldn't say an 'honest car'.
In Finland, rarely. Directness is usually appreciated.
'Epärehellinen' (dishonest).
Me olemme rehellisiä.
Yes, it's a very common word in Finnish religious and moral texts.
Yes, that means 'to speak honestly'. It's very common.
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puhua totta
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sanoa suoraan
similarto say it straight
olla vilpitön
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valehdella
contrastto lie
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