Significado
Returning to a previous location.
Contexto cultural
The return of the sun and birds in spring is a major cultural theme. 'Tulla takaisin' is often used in songs about the end of winter. Punctuality is key. If you say you are coming back at a certain time, it is seen as a firm commitment. Finns have a strong connection to the land. Returning to one's 'roots' (juuret) or childhood home is a common use of this phrase. Finns are generally reserved, so a warm 'Tule takaisin!' is a sign of true friendship and acceptance.
The 'Here' Rule
Always ask yourself: Am I at the destination? If yes, use 'tulla'.
Object Return
Never use this for returning items to a store. Use 'palauttaa' instead.
Significado
Returning to a previous location.
The 'Here' Rule
Always ask yourself: Am I at the destination? If yes, use 'tulla'.
Object Return
Never use this for returning items to a store. Use 'palauttaa' instead.
Spoken Finnish
Use 'takas' in text messages to sound more like a native speaker.
Punctuality
When you say you'll come back at a certain time, try to be exact!
Ponte a prueba
Fill in the correct form of 'tulla' in the present tense.
Minä _______ takaisin kotiin kello viisi.
The subject is 'Minä' (I), so the verb ending is '-n'.
Which sentence is correct if you are at home and want your friend to return to you?
Choose the correct sentence:
'Tule' is the imperative (command) form of 'tulla', used for coming toward the speaker.
Match the Finnish phrase with its English translation.
Match the following:
These are standard conjugations of 'tulla takaisin'.
Complete the dialogue.
A: Milloin sinä _______ takaisin lomalta? B: Tulen takaisin ensi viikolla.
The question is addressed to 'sinä' (you), so the verb must be 'tulet'.
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Ayudas visuales
Tulla vs Mennä
Banco de ejercicios
4 ejerciciosMinä _______ takaisin kotiin kello viisi.
The subject is 'Minä' (I), so the verb ending is '-n'.
Choose the correct sentence:
'Tule' is the imperative (command) form of 'tulla', used for coming toward the speaker.
Empareja cada elemento de la izquierda con su par de la derecha:
These are standard conjugations of 'tulla takaisin'.
A: Milloin sinä _______ takaisin lomalta? B: Tulen takaisin ensi viikolla.
The question is addressed to 'sinä' (you), so the verb must be 'tulet'.
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Preguntas frecuentes
12 preguntasIt is neutral. You can use it with friends or at work. For very formal writing, use 'palata'.
No, for that you would use 'palauttaa palvelus'.
'Tulla takaisin' means returning to stay or finish something. 'Tulla uudestaan' means visiting again.
En tule koskaan takaisin.
Yes, it is very common and means 'to come back home'.
No, it's just informal. Don't use it in a job application, but it's fine with colleagues.
Mostly, but it can also mean 'to become' in some contexts (e.g., 'tulla sairaaksi').
Usually the illative (-Vn) or allative (-lle) for the destination.
Yes, 'Tullaan takaisin aiheeseen' is a great way to refocus.
Tulin, tulit, tuli, tulimme, tulitte, tulivat.
Yes, the single verb 'palata'.
Yes, 'tulla takaisin henkiin' is used in stories.
Frases relacionadas
palata
synonymto return
mennä takaisin
contrastto go back
tulla takas
specialized formto come back (casual)
kääntyä takaisin
similarto turn back
saapua takaisin
similarto arrive back
