Signification
Stating that one is physically cold.
Contexte culturel
Complaining about the cold is a national pastime and a safe topic for small talk with strangers. The Sami people have dozens of words for different types of cold and snow, reflecting the vital importance of temperature in the Arctic. Offices are usually kept very warm in winter, so saying 'Minulla on kylmä' indoors might be seen as a sign of getting sick. The phrase is the ultimate excuse to suggest a sauna session, which is the primary Finnish 'cure' for being cold.
The 'Mulla' Shortcut
Use 'Mulla' instead of 'Minulla' to sound more like a local.
The 'Olen' Trap
Never say 'Olen kylmä' unless you want people to think you are a villain in a movie.
Signification
Stating that one is physically cold.
The 'Mulla' Shortcut
Use 'Mulla' instead of 'Minulla' to sound more like a local.
The 'Olen' Trap
Never say 'Olen kylmä' unless you want people to think you are a villain in a movie.
Add 'vähän'
Finns often use 'vähän' (a little) to sound less complaining: 'Mulla on vähän kylmä.'
Teste-toi
Fill in the correct form of the pronoun (Adessive case).
______ on kylmä. (I)
In Finnish, to say 'I am cold', you use the adessive form 'Minulla'.
Which sentence is correct to say 'Are you cold?'
Choose the correct question:
'Onko sinulla kylmä?' is the standard way to ask if someone is physically cold.
Complete the dialogue.
A: Ulkona on pakkasta. B: Niin on. ______ on tosi kylmä!
'Mulla' is the common spoken form of 'Minulla'.
Match the phrase to the situation.
You want to tell your friend that you are shivering and really feeling the cold.
'Minua paleltaa' is used when you are shivering or the cold is actively affecting you.
🎉 Score : /4
Aides visuelles
Physical vs. Personality
Banque d exercices
4 exercices______ on kylmä. (I)
In Finnish, to say 'I am cold', you use the adessive form 'Minulla'.
Choose the correct question:
'Onko sinulla kylmä?' is the standard way to ask if someone is physically cold.
A: Ulkona on pakkasta. B: Niin on. ______ on tosi kylmä!
'Mulla' is the common spoken form of 'Minulla'.
You want to tell your friend that you are shivering and really feeling the cold.
'Minua paleltaa' is used when you are shivering or the cold is actively affecting you.
🎉 Score : /4
Questions fréquentes
5 questionsNo, for a drink you say 'Juoma on kylmä'. 'Minulla on kylmä' only refers to your feeling.
'Kylmä' is cold, 'viileä' is cool/chilly. You can say 'Minulla on viileä', but it's less common.
Use the past tense of 'on', which is 'oli': 'Minulla oli kylmä'.
Not at all. It's a practical observation. They will likely offer you a 'villasukat' (wool socks).
In this specific 'Minulla on' construction, the adjective usually stays in the nominative case.
Expressions liées
Minua paleltaa
similarI am shivering / feeling cold
Onpa kylmä
builds onHow cold it is!
Minulla on nälkä
similarI am hungry
Jäätyä
specialized formTo freeze
