Significado
Having significant meaning or value.
Contexto cultural
Finns value honesty and directness. If someone says 'tämä on tärkeää', they are usually being very sincere and expect you to take it seriously. In meetings, 'tärkeää' is used to define the agenda. Punctuality is considered 'tärkeää' and being late is seen as disrespectful. Nature is a core part of Finnish identity. Protecting the environment is often described as 'elintärkeää' (vital). Finland is famous for its education system. Learning and self-development are seen as 'tärkeää' throughout life.
The 'It' Rule
Whenever you start a sentence with 'It is important...', always use 'On tärkeää...' in Finnish.
Partitive vs Nominative
Don't forget the extra 'ä' at the end of 'tärkeää' when talking about abstract things!
Significado
Having significant meaning or value.
The 'It' Rule
Whenever you start a sentence with 'It is important...', always use 'On tärkeää...' in Finnish.
Partitive vs Nominative
Don't forget the extra 'ä' at the end of 'tärkeää' when talking about abstract things!
Sincerity Matters
Use this phrase when you really mean it. Overusing it for small things can sound un-Finnish.
Ponte a prueba
Fill in the correct form of 'tärkeä'.
On ______ syödä vihanneksia.
We use the partitive 'tärkeää' because the subject is an action (syödä).
Which sentence is correct?
How do you say 'You are important to me'?
When referring to a person (Olet), we use the nominative case 'tärkeä'.
Match the Finnish phrase with its English translation.
Match the following:
These are the most common variations of the phrase.
Complete the dialogue.
A: Miksi sinä opiskelet suomea? B: Koska se on ______.
The subject 'se' refers to the abstract concept of studying Finnish.
🎉 Puntuación: /4
Ayudas visuales
Banco de ejercicios
4 ejerciciosOn ______ syödä vihanneksia.
We use the partitive 'tärkeää' because the subject is an action (syödä).
How do you say 'You are important to me'?
When referring to a person (Olet), we use the nominative case 'tärkeä'.
Empareja cada elemento de la izquierda con su par de la derecha:
These are the most common variations of the phrase.
A: Miksi sinä opiskelet suomea? B: Koska se on ______.
The subject 'se' refers to the abstract concept of studying Finnish.
🎉 Puntuación: /4
Preguntas frecuentes
5 preguntasIn Finnish, predicate adjectives for abstract subjects or actions (like 'to sleep') take the partitive case. 'Tärkeää' is the partitive form.
Yes, but use the nominative: 'Olet tärkeä' (You are important).
Use 'tärkein' (nominative) or 'tärkeintä' (partitive). For example: 'Tämä on tärkeintä.'
It is the spoken/informal version of 'tärkeä' or 'tärkeää'. You will hear it everywhere in Helsinki!
'Tärkeä' means important, while 'arvokas' means valuable or expensive.
Frases relacionadas
merkitä paljon
similarTo mean a lot
olla elintärkeää
specialized formTo be vital/essential
olla merkityksellistä
similarTo be significant
olla olennaista
similarTo be essential/relevant
tärkein
builds onThe most important
