Ejemplos
Pelko on vallannut hänet.
GeneralFear has taken hold of him.
Hän tuntee pelkoa korkeita paikkoja kohtaan.
PhobiasHe feels fear towards high places.
Pelko tulevaisuudesta vaivasi häntä.
AbstractFear of the future troubled her.
Se oli pelko, joka sai hänet pakenemaan.
MotivationIt was fear that made him flee.
Lapsen silmissä oli pelkoa.
ObservationThere was fear in the child's eyes.
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Notas de uso
'Pelko' is a fundamental emotion, and its usage mirrors that of 'fear' in English. It can refer to a sudden fright or a prolonged state of anxiety. The partitive case ('pelkoa') is often used with verbs expressing the feeling of fear, like 'tuntea pelkoa' (to feel fear). The elative case ('pelosta') is used to express the source of fear, e.g., 'pelosta korkeuksia kohtaan' (out of fear of heights). The illative case ('pelkoon') can indicate falling into a state of fear. The plural forms ('pelot', 'pelkoja') are used when referring to multiple fears or anxieties. Finnish, being an agglutinative language, allows 'pelko' to form various compounds, such as 'kuolemanpelko' (fear of death) or 'yleisöpelko' (stage fright/fear of public speaking), showcasing its versatility in expressing nuanced forms of apprehension.
Errores comunes
A common mistake might be confusing 'pelko' with similar-sounding words in Finnish, or misapplying its declensions. For example, ensuring you use the correct case endings in sentences (e.g., 'pelkoa' for partitive, 'pelossa' for inessive) can be tricky for learners. Also, distinguishing between 'pelko' (fear, as a noun) and 'pelottaa' (to scare, as a verb) is important.
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Origen de la palabra
From Proto-Finnic *pelko, from Proto-Uralic *pelkä- ('to fear'). Cognates include Estonian 'pelg' and Votic 'pelgo'.
Truco para recordar
Associate 'pelko' with a 'pelican' that's afraid of heights, or a 'pillow' you hide under when scared. Alternatively, think of 'Pelt' (like animal fur) – when an animal is scared, its pelt might bristle.
Ponte a prueba
Minulla on ______ pimeää kohtaan.
Hänen silmissään näkyi ______ ennen hyppyä.
Yhteiskunnassa on aina ollut ______ tuntematonta kohtaan.
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5 de 5Pelko on vallannut hänet.
Fear has taken hold of him.
Hän tuntee pelkoa korkeita paikkoja kohtaan.
He feels fear towards high places.
Pelko tulevaisuudesta vaivasi häntä.
Fear of the future troubled her.
Se oli pelko, joka sai hänet pakenemaan.
It was fear that made him flee.
Lapsen silmissä oli pelkoa.
There was fear in the child's eyes.
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