Significado
Expressing confidence in a fact.
Contexto cultural
Finns value 'asia' (the matter/fact) over small talk. Saying 'Se on varmaa' is a way to respect the truth of the matter. In meetings, this phrase is used to close topics. Once something is 'varmaa,' the discussion moves on immediately. Locals use this when tourists ask about the Northern Lights. 'Tulevatko revontulet?' 'Se ei ole koskaan varmaa.' (It's never certain.) Younger generations might use 'Sata prosenttia' (100%) or 'Saletti' instead of the standard phrase.
The 'Double A' Rule
Remember the double 'aa' at the end of 'varmaa'. It's the secret to sounding like a native.
Don't over-agree
If you say 'Se on varmaa' to everything, you might sound sarcastic. Use it for things that are actually certain.
Significado
Expressing confidence in a fact.
The 'Double A' Rule
Remember the double 'aa' at the end of 'varmaa'. It's the secret to sounding like a native.
Don't over-agree
If you say 'Se on varmaa' to everything, you might sound sarcastic. Use it for things that are actually certain.
The Nodd
Pair this phrase with a single, firm nod for maximum Finnish effect.
Ponte a prueba
Fill in the missing word to say 'That's for sure'.
Se on ______.
The partitive form 'varmaa' is needed after 'se on'.
Which sentence means 'I am sure'?
How do you say 'I am sure'?
When the subject is 'I', use the nominative 'varma'.
Complete the dialogue with the most natural response.
A: Suomessa on paljon lunta talvella. B: ________.
'Se on varmaa' is the natural way to agree with a fact.
Match the phrase to the situation.
You want to tell a friend that your meeting tomorrow is 100% happening.
This phrase expresses 100% certainty.
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Ayudas visuales
Banco de ejercicios
4 ejerciciosSe on ______.
The partitive form 'varmaa' is needed after 'se on'.
How do you say 'I am sure'?
When the subject is 'I', use the nominative 'varma'.
A: Suomessa on paljon lunta talvella. B: ________.
'Se on varmaa' is the natural way to agree with a fact.
You want to tell a friend that your meeting tomorrow is 100% happening.
This phrase expresses 100% certainty.
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Preguntas frecuentes
10 preguntasBecause 'se' (it) is an abstract subject, and in Finnish, predicate adjectives for abstract subjects take the partitive case.
Yes, it's neutral and shows confidence. Just don't use the slang version 'Se on saletti'.
Close, but 'Totta kai' means 'Of course', while 'Se on varmaa' means 'That is certain'.
Use 'En ole varma' (for yourself) or 'Se ei ole varmaa' (for a fact).
Yes, it is a very standard and polite way to agree.
No, if you want to say 'He is sure', say 'Hän on varma'.
It's a slang version of 'Se on varmaa', often used when a deal is made.
Yes, it becomes 'Onko se varmaa?'.
It's very common in both, but especially frequent in spoken dialogue.
Yes, adding 'aivan' makes it 'Absolutely sure'.
Frases relacionadas
Varmasti
similarSurely / Certainly
Totta kai
synonymOf course
Aivan
builds onExactly
Se on saletti
specialized formIt's a deal / It's certain
