When you're shopping in Finland, hinta is a word you'll hear and see constantly. It simply means 'price'. You'll see it on price tags, menus, and anywhere money is involved. If you want to ask 'What's the price?', you can say 'Mikä on hinta?' or 'Paljonko tämä maksaa?' which means 'How much does this cost?'. Knowing this word will make your shopping experience much smoother!
Hello there! Let's talk about a super common and useful Finnish word: hinta. This word is your go-to for anything about 'price.' Whether you're shopping, talking about services, or just generally discussing money, you'll hear and use this word a lot.
- Finnish Word
- hinta
- Part of Speech
- noun
- CEFR Level
- A1
- Definition
- price
§ Where You'll Hear 'Hinta'
You're going to encounter 'hinta' everywhere. It's a fundamental word for daily life, especially when you're out and about. Let's look at some common situations.
§ At the Shop or Market
This is probably the most obvious place. Whenever you're buying something, the price is key. You'll hear phrases asking about it or stating it.
Mikä on tämän kahvin hinta? (What is the price of this coffee?)
Tuotteen hinta on viisi euroa. (The price of the product is five euros.)
You might also see 'hinta' on signs, price tags, or menus.
Alennushinta. (Discount price.)
§ Talking About Services
Whether it's a haircut, a bus ticket, or a plumber, services also have a 'hinta'.
Bussilipun hinta nousi. (The price of a bus ticket went up.)
Palvelun hinta riippuu työstä. (The price of the service depends on the work.)
§ In News and Economy Discussions
When you read or hear about economic topics, 'hinta' is a key word. Think about inflation, cost of living, or market analysis.
Asuntojen hinnat ovat nousseet. (Housing prices have risen.)
Öljyn hinta laski. (The price of oil decreased.)
§ Common Phrases with 'Hinta'
Here are some useful phrases that incorporate 'hinta':
Korkea hinta: high price
Matala hinta: low price
Kohtuullinen hinta: reasonable price
Sisältää hinnan: includes the price (often for a service or package)
Mihin hintaan?: At what price? (More formal than "Mikä on hinta?")
Se on liian korkea hinta minulle. (That's too high a price for me.)
As you can see, 'hinta' is incredibly versatile and essential. Start listening for it and try to use it in your daily interactions. Good job!
Gramática que debes saber
Nouns like 'hinta' (price) in Finnish have different forms depending on their role in a sentence. This is called declension.
Mitä on hinta? (What is the price?)
When asking "how much does something cost?" (What is the price?), 'hinta' typically stays in its basic form (nominative).
Mikä on tämän kirjan hinta? (What is the price of this book?)
If you're talking about *at* a certain price, you might use the inessive case, but for A1, focus on basic questions.
En myy tätä tällä hinnalla. (I won't sell this at this price.) - This is a bit more advanced for A1, just for context.
When you want to say something is expensive or cheap, you don't directly use 'hinta' as an adjective. You use 'kallis' (expensive) or 'halpa' (cheap).
Tämä on kallis. (This is expensive.)
The word order in Finnish is quite flexible, but for simple questions about price, the basic structure is often similar to English: question word + verb + noun.
Onko tämä kallis? (Is this expensive?)
Ejemplos por nivel
Hinnanmuodostus tuntuu olevan arvoitus suurimmalle osalle kuluttajista, vaikka sen pitäisi olla läpinäkyvää.
Price formation seems to be a mystery to most consumers, even though it should be transparent.
Hintakilpailu markkinoilla on niin kovaa, että yritysten on vaikea pysyä kannattavina ilman jatkuvaa innovointia.
Price competition in the market is so fierce that companies find it difficult to remain profitable without continuous innovation.
Korkea kysyntä on ajanut asuntojen hinnat pilviin suurimmissa kaupungeissa, mikä tekee asunnon ostamisesta monille mahdotonta.
High demand has driven housing prices sky-high in major cities, making it impossible for many to buy a home.
Valtion tukiaiset voivat vääristää markkinoiden hintatasoa ja luoda epätervettä kilpailua toimialojen välillä.
Government subsidies can distort market price levels and create unhealthy competition between industries.
Analysoimalla historiallisia hintatietoja voimme ennustaa tulevia trendejä ja tehdä parempia sijoituspäätöksiä.
By analyzing historical price data, we can predict future trends and make better investment decisions.
Mustan pörssin hinnat osoittavat usein todellisen kysynnän ja tarjonnan välisen epätasapainon, kun viralliset hinnat on säädelty.
Black market prices often indicate the true imbalance between supply and demand when official prices are regulated.
Vastuulliset sijoittajat ottavat huomioon tuotannon eettiset ja ympäristölliset kustannukset, eivät pelkästään lopputuotteen hintaa.
Responsible investors consider the ethical and environmental costs of production, not just the final product's price.
Hintadiskriminointi on käytäntö, jossa samaa tuotetta tai palvelua myydään eri asiakasryhmille eri hinnoilla, usein lain sallimissa rajoissa.
Price discrimination is a practice where the same product or service is sold to different customer groups at different prices, often within legal limits.
Modismos y expresiones
"Mikä on tämän hinta?"
What is the price of this?
Anteeksi, mikä on tämän hinta? (Excuse me, what is the price of this?)
neutral"hinta sisältää"
price includes
Hinta sisältää verot. (The price includes taxes.)
neutral"korkea hinta"
high price
Tällä autolla on korkea hinta. (This car has a high price.)
neutral"matala hinta"
low price
Etsin matalaa hintaa. (I'm looking for a low price.)
neutral"pyytää hintaa"
to ask for a price
Myyjä pyysi hintaa. (The seller asked for a price.)
neutral"neuvotella hinnasta"
to negotiate the price
Voimme neuvotella hinnasta. (We can negotiate the price.)
neutral"hinta per kilo"
price per kilo
Mansikoiden hinta on viisi euroa per kilo. (The price of strawberries is five euros per kilo.)
neutral"tarjous hinta"
offer price
Tämä on tarjous hinta tänään. (This is an offer price today.)
neutral"maksaa kova hinta"
to pay a high price (figurative, e.g., for a mistake)
Hän maksoi kovan hinnan virheestään. (He paid a high price for his mistake.)
neutral"viimeinen hinta"
final price
Mikä on viimeinen hinta? (What is the final price?)
neutralPonte a prueba 42 preguntas
What is the price?
The price is ten euros.
Is this a good price?
Read this aloud:
Hinta on korkea.
Focus: hinta, korkea
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Read this aloud:
Mikä on tämän kahvin hinta?
Focus: Mikä, tämän, kahvin, hinta
Dijiste:
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Read this aloud:
Hyvä hinta!
Focus: Hyvä, hinta
Dijiste:
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Mikä on tämän paidan ___?
The question asks 'What is the ___ of this shirt?', and 'hinta' means 'price'.
Supermarketissa on hyvä ___ leivälle.
The sentence means 'The supermarket has a good ___ for bread.' 'Hinta' (price) fits best.
En osta, koska ___ on liian korkea.
The sentence means 'I won't buy, because the ___ is too high.' 'Hinta' (price) makes sense here.
Vertaa eri kauppojen ___ ennen ostoa.
The sentence means 'Compare the ___ of different stores before buying.' 'Hintoja' (prices, plural of hinta) is the correct word.
Tämän auton ___ on 15 000 euroa.
The sentence means 'The ___ of this car is 15,000 euros.' 'Hinta' (price) fits perfectly.
Onko tässä tuotteessa hyvä ___ ja laatu?
The sentence means 'Does this product have a good ___ and quality?' 'Hinta' (price) completes the phrase naturally.
Mikä on tämän paidan hinta?
The question asks for the price of the shirt.
Haluaisin tietää tuon auton hinnan.
The sentence expresses a desire to know the price of the car.
Hinta on liian korkea minulle.
The sentence indicates that the price is excessive.
Voinko kysyä hinnan myyjältä?
It's common to ask the seller for the price.
Hinta tarkoittaa yleensä tavaran väriä.
Hinta means price, not color.
Hinta voi muuttua kaupassa.
Prices can indeed change in a store due to sales or other factors.
Voisitko tarkistaa tämän tuotteen ___?
Here, 'hinnan' is the partitive singular of 'hinta', used as the object of 'tarkistaa' (to check).
Uusi auto oli todella edullinen, etenkin sen laatuun nähden. Miten on mahdollista, että ___ oli niin alhainen?
Here, 'hinta' is in the nominative case, acting as the subject of the clause.
Olen kuullut, että useissa kaupoissa sama tuote myydään eri ___. Mistä tämä johtuu?
Here, 'hinnoissa' is the inessive plural of 'hinta', meaning 'at different prices'.
Asunnon ostaminen oli suuri investointi, ja jouduimme neuvottelemaan pitkään lopullisesta ___.
Here, 'hinnasta' is the elative singular of 'hinta', used with 'neuvotella' (to negotiate about something).
Mikä on mielestäsi paras ___ laadun ja kestävyyden suhteen?
Here, 'hinta-laatusuhde' is a compound noun in the nominative case, meaning 'price-quality ratio'.
Monet kuluttajat ovat valmiita maksamaan korkeamman ___ ekologisista tuotteista.
Here, 'hinnan' is the partitive singular of 'hinta', used as the object of 'maksaa' (to pay).
Which of these words best completes the sentence: 'Tarkistin lentojen ___ ennen varauksen tekemistä.'
Here, 'hinnan' (the price, in genitive singular) is used as the direct object of 'tarkistin' (I checked), indicating what was checked. The genitive is required here because 'hinta' is the object of the verb 'tarkistaa'.
Choose the correct word to fill in the blank: 'Asunnon ___ oli liian korkea budjetilleni.'
In this sentence, 'hinta' (price) is the subject of the sentence and in the nominative case. 'The price of the apartment was too high for my budget.'
Which option correctly finishes the sentence: 'Olin yllättynyt tuotteiden korkeasta ___.'
The elative case 'hinnasta' (from the price) is used here to express the cause or source of surprise, 'yllättynyt jostakin' (surprised by something).
The sentence 'Tämän auton hinta on melko edullinen' means 'The price of this car is quite affordable.'
Yes, 'edullinen' means affordable or reasonable, so the sentence accurately translates to 'The price of this car is quite affordable.'
You can correctly say 'Mitä on tämän tuotteen hinta?' to ask 'What is the price of this product?'
Yes, this is a grammatically correct and common way to ask for the price of something in Finnish. 'Mitä on...' can be used for 'What is...'.
The phrase 'hintaa laskea' means 'to increase the price.'
No, 'laskea' means to lower or decrease. Therefore, 'hintaa laskea' means 'to lower the price,' not to increase it. The phrase 'hintaa nostaa' would mean 'to increase the price.'
Which of the following best describes how 'hinta' is used in a formal economic discussion?
'Hinta' in a formal economic context specifically refers to the market value of a commodity, influenced by supply and demand. The other options are either too narrow or inaccurate for a formal discussion.
Miten 'hinta' eroaa käsitteestä 'arvo' seuraavassa lauseessa: 'Vaikka tuotteen hinta oli korkea, sen arvo asiakkaalle oli vielä suurempi'?
In this context, 'hinta' refers to the monetary cost, while 'arvo' (value) refers to the perceived benefit or utility a customer gains from the product, which can be subjective and exceed the numerical price.
Valitse lause, jossa 'hinta' on käytetty idiomiin 'maksaa kova hinta' liittyen.
The idiom 'maksaa kova hinta' (to pay a high price) is used metaphorically to mean suffering significant negative consequences, not just a monetary cost. The other options refer to literal prices.
Lauseessa 'Yhteiskunta maksaa kovan hinnan saastumisesta' 'hinta' tarkoittaa ainoastaan rahallista kustannusta.
In this context, 'kova hinta' (a high price) refers to broader, often non-monetary consequences like environmental damage, health issues, and loss of quality of life, not solely financial costs.
Kun puhutaan 'hinnan vakaudesta', tarkoitetaan yleensä sitä, että hinnat pysyvät vakaina ja ennustettavina inflaatiosta huolimatta.
'Hinnan vakaus' (price stability) specifically refers to the absence of significant inflation or deflation, meaning prices remain stable without a general upward or downward trend. It does not imply stability despite inflation, but rather the absence of it.
Sanonta 'Hinta laatuun nähden kohtuullinen' tarkoittaa, että tuotteen laatu on korkeampi kuin sen kustannus antaa ymmärtää.
'Hinta laatuun nähden kohtuullinen' (price reasonable for the quality) means that the price is considered fair or appropriate in relation to the quality offered. It doesn't necessarily mean the quality is higher than the cost implies, but rather that there's a good balance.
Vaikka inflaatio laukkaa, pyrimme pitämään tuotteidemme ___ kohtuullisena asiakkaidemme parhaaksi.
Context refers to keeping something reasonable despite inflation, which directly relates to price.
Hallituksen päätös energiaverojen nostosta tulee väistämättä nostamaan sähkön ___ kuluttajille.
Increased energy taxes directly impact the price of electricity for consumers.
Arvopaperimarkkinoilla osakkeen ___ heilahtelee kysynnän ja tarjonnan mukaan, reagoiden talousuutisiin välittömästi.
In stock markets, it is the price of a share that fluctuates based on supply and demand and economic news.
Neuvotteluissa edettiin pisteeseen, jossa osapuolet pääsivät yhteisymmärrykseen hankkeen kokonais-___, mikä oli merkittävä läpimurto.
Reaching an agreement on the overall price (kokonaishinnasta) of a project is a common outcome in negotiations.
Asiantuntijat ennustavat kiinteistöjen ___ tasaantumista tulevien vuosien aikana, mikä rauhoittaisi markkinoita.
The context of real estate market stabilization usually refers to the prices (hinta) of properties.
Harvinaisen antiikkiesineen ___ voi nousta huutokaupoissa tähtitieteellisiin summiin keräilijöiden kilpaillessa siitä.
The price (hinta) of a rare antique can reach astronomical sums at auctions due to competitive bidding.
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