Phrase in 30 Seconds
Use 'tulla ulos' to describe physically exiting a space, a product being released, or someone revealing their identity.
- Means: To move from an enclosed space to the outside.
- Used in: Physical exits, LGBTQ+ coming out, and product launches.
- Don't confuse: With 'lähteä ulos', which usually means going out to socialize.
Explicación a tu nivel:
Significado
To exit a place.
Contexto cultural
Finns value personal space. 'Tulla ulos' from one's home is often a deliberate act. In winter, 'tulla ulos' is a challenge due to the cold, making it a common topic of conversation. The phrase 'tulla ulos' is used in 'Kaapista ulos' - a popular Finnish TV show where people reveal their secrets or identities, showing the phrase's deep integration into media. In the startup world of Helsinki (Slush), 'tulla ulos' is used for 'stealth mode' companies finally revealing their product. Finns have a specific relationship with the sun. When the sun 'tulee ulos' after a long winter, it is a major cultural event and mood booster.
Product Talk
When talking about movies, games, or books, 'tulla ulos' is your best friend. It sounds very natural and modern.
The 'Go' Trap
Avoid translating 'I'm going out tonight' as 'Tulen ulos tänä iltana'. It sounds like you're announcing your sexuality or just standing on your porch.
Product Talk
When talking about movies, games, or books, 'tulla ulos' is your best friend. It sounds very natural and modern.
The 'Go' Trap
Avoid translating 'I'm going out tonight' as 'Tulen ulos tänä iltana'. It sounds like you're announcing your sexuality or just standing on your porch.
Case Mastery
Always remember the -sta/-stä ending for the place. 'Tulla ulos taloSTA', 'Tulla ulos autoSTA'.
Ponte a prueba
Fill in the correct form of 'tulla ulos'.
Uusi elokuva ________ ensi kuussa.
We use the present tense 'tulee ulos' for a future release date.
Which sentence means 'He came out of the closet'?
Valitse oikea lause:
'Tulla ulos kaapista' is the full idiom for coming out.
Match the sentence to the situation.
Lause: 'Aurinko tuli ulos.'
This is a common way to say the sun appeared from behind clouds.
Complete the dialogue.
A: 'Missä olet?' B: 'Olen kaupassa, mutta ________ ihan kohta.'
The speaker is inside and moving towards the outside where the other person likely is.
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Ayudas visuales
Banco de ejercicios
5 ejerciciosUusi elokuva ________ ensi kuussa.
We use the present tense 'tulee ulos' for a future release date.
Valitse oikea lause:
'Tulla ulos kaapista' is the full idiom for coming out.
Lause: 'Aurinko tuli ulos.'
This is a common way to say the sun appeared from behind clouds.
A: 'Missä olet?' B: 'Olen kaupassa, mutta ________ ihan kohta.'
The speaker is inside and moving towards the outside where the other person likely is.
🎉 Puntuación: /5
Preguntas frecuentes
10 preguntasNo, for leaving a job, use 'irtisanoutua' (to resign) or 'lähteä' (to leave).
No, it is the standard, respectful term for coming out in the LGBTQ+ context.
'Ilmestyä' is more formal and used specifically for publications. 'Tulla ulos' is more versatile and common in speech.
No, in context, 'hän tuli ulos' is perfectly understood to mean they came out of the closet.
Yes, specifically for the sun or moon appearing from behind clouds.
It is 'tulla ulos'. 'Ulkoa' means 'from the outside' (e.g., coming from the yard into the house).
You can say 'Totuus tuli julki' or 'Totuus tuli ilmi'. 'Totuus tuli ulos' is also used but slightly less common.
Yes, 'tulla ulos salaisuuden kanssa' (to come out with a secret) is possible.
Yes, for product launches and press releases.
The opposite of 'tulla ulos' (to come out) is 'mennä sisään' (to go in).
Frases relacionadas
astua ulos
similarto step out
päästä ulos
similarto get out
tulla julki
specialized formto become public
ilmestyä
synonymto appear / be published
mennä ulos
contrastto go out
Dónde usarla
Waiting for a friend
A: Olen jo täällä pihalla!
B: Odotapa, tulen ulos ihan kohta.
Talking about a new movie
A: Oletko nähnyt uuden Batmanin?
B: En, se tulee ulos vasta ensi kuussa.
Supporting a friend
A: Pekka tuli ulos eilen.
B: Hienoa! Olen iloinen hänen puolestaan.
At the doctor's office
Hoitaja: Lääkäri tulee ulos huoneesta pian.
Potilas: Kiitos tiedosta.
Shopping
A: Missä olet?
B: Tulin juuri ulos sovituskopista.
Weather talk
A: Onpa harmaata.
B: Katso, aurinko tulee ulos!
Memorízalo
Mnemotecnia
Think of a 'Tulip' (Tulla) popping 'Ulos' (Out) of the ground in spring.
Asociación visual
Imagine a giant wooden door opening and a bright light shining through as someone steps out into the world.
Rhyme
Tulla ulos, hieno tulos! (Coming out, great result!)
Story
A shy author lives in a small house. One day, they finish their book. The book 'tulee ulos' (is released), and then the author finally 'tulee ulos' (comes out) of their house to meet the fans.
In Other Languages
Similar to English 'to come out' and Swedish 'komma ut'. Most European languages use a similar 'out' metaphor for both physical exit and social revelation.
Word Web
Desafío
Next time you leave your house, say out loud: 'Minä tulen ulos talosta.' When you see a new movie trailer, say: 'Se tulee ulos pian.'
Review this phrase on day 1, 3, and 7. Focus on the difference between 'tulla ulos' and 'mennä ulos'.
Pronunciación
Double 'l' is long. Stress on the first syllable.
Short 'u' and 'o'. Stress on the first syllable.
Espectro de formalidad
Teos julkaistaan ensi viikolla. (Book release)
Kirja tulee ulos ensi viikolla. (Book release)
Kirja tulee ulos ens viikolla. (Book release)
Se kirja droppaa ens viikolla. (Book release)
The verb 'tulla' stems from Proto-Finnic '*tul-dak', with cognates in Estonian (tulema) and Hungarian (tul-). 'Ulos' is a lative form of 'ulko' (outside).
Dato curioso
In some Finnish dialects, 'ulos' can be replaced by 'pihalle' (to the yard), but 'tulla ulos' remains the standard for figurative meanings.
Notas culturales
Finns value personal space. 'Tulla ulos' from one's home is often a deliberate act. In winter, 'tulla ulos' is a challenge due to the cold, making it a common topic of conversation.
“On niin kylmä, etten halua tulla ulos.”
The phrase 'tulla ulos' is used in 'Kaapista ulos' - a popular Finnish TV show where people reveal their secrets or identities, showing the phrase's deep integration into media.
“Hän tuli ulos tv-ohjelmassa.”
In the startup world of Helsinki (Slush), 'tulla ulos' is used for 'stealth mode' companies finally revealing their product.
“Startup tuli ulos piilosta.”
Finns have a specific relationship with the sun. When the sun 'tulee ulos' after a long winter, it is a major cultural event and mood booster.
“Kaikki hymyilevät, kun aurinko tulee ulos.”
Inicios de conversación
Milloin uusi iPhone tulee ulos?
Onko vaikeaa tulla ulos kaapista Suomessa?
Milloin viimeksi tulit ulos mukavuusalueeltasi?
Mitä tapahtuu, kun totuus tulee ulos?
Errores comunes
Menen ulos kaapista.
Tulen ulos kaapista.
L1 Interference
Tulen ulos ystävien kanssa illalla.
Lähden ulos ystävien kanssa illalla.
L1 Interference
Tulla ulos talo.
Tulla ulos talosta.
L1 Interference
Kakku tuli ulos hyvin.
Kakku onnistui hyvin.
L1 Interference
In Other Languages
Salir / Salir del armario
Spanish doesn't distinguish between 'come' and 'go' as strictly in this idiom.
Sortir / Faire son coming out
French uses a loanword for the social sense.
Herauskommen / Sich outen
German uses a specific reflexive verb for identity.
出る (Deru) / カミングアウトする (Kaminguauto suru)
Japanese relies on loanwords for the social meaning.
خرج (Kharaja)
The social metaphor is less standardized in Arabic.
出来 (Chūlái) / 出柜 (Chūguì)
Chinese has a specific word for the 'closet' part of the idiom.
나오다 (Naoda) / 커밍아웃 (Keoming-aut)
Heavy reliance on English for the social sense.
Sair / Sair do armário
Almost identical usage patterns to Finnish and Spanish.
Spotted in the Real World
“Kun totuus tulee ulos...”
A song about long-term relationships and honesty.
“Uusi iPhone tulee ulos tänään.”
Tech news segment.
“Milloin aiot tulla ulos kaapista vanhemmillesi?”
A dramatic scene between two friends.
Fácil de confundir
Both mean moving to the outside.
Use 'tulla' when the focus is on the exit itself or the speaker is outside. Use 'mennä' for social plans.
Both involve leaving a building.
'Lähteä' emphasizes the departure and the journey ahead.
Preguntas frecuentes (10)
No, for leaving a job, use 'irtisanoutua' (to resign) or 'lähteä' (to leave).
usage contextsNo, it is the standard, respectful term for coming out in the LGBTQ+ context.
cultural usage'Ilmestyä' is more formal and used specifically for publications. 'Tulla ulos' is more versatile and common in speech.
comparisonsNo, in context, 'hän tuli ulos' is perfectly understood to mean they came out of the closet.
practical tipsYes, specifically for the sun or moon appearing from behind clouds.
usage contextsIt is 'tulla ulos'. 'Ulkoa' means 'from the outside' (e.g., coming from the yard into the house).
grammar mechanicsYou can say 'Totuus tuli julki' or 'Totuus tuli ilmi'. 'Totuus tuli ulos' is also used but slightly less common.
usage contextsYes, 'tulla ulos salaisuuden kanssa' (to come out with a secret) is possible.
usage contextsYes, for product launches and press releases.
usage contextsThe opposite of 'tulla ulos' (to come out) is 'mennä sisään' (to go in).
basic understanding
