Signification
Not good in quality or behavior.
Contexte culturel
Finns value 'rehellisyys' (honesty). Saying a product or service is 'huono' is seen as helpful feedback rather than an insult. Self-deprecation is common. Finns often say they are 'huono' at something to avoid appearing arrogant. The concept of 'huono olo' is the standard way to describe feeling physically or mentally unwell without being specific. Weather is the most common context for 'huono'. There is no 'bad weather' only 'bad clothing' is a common (though annoying) saying.
The 'In' Rule
Remember to use the -ssa/-ssä ending for subjects you are bad at. 'Olen huono tenniksessä.'
Don't be 'Evil'
Avoid calling a person 'huono' unless you mean they are incompetent. Use 'paha' for moral badness.
Signification
Not good in quality or behavior.
The 'In' Rule
Remember to use the -ssa/-ssä ending for subjects you are bad at. 'Olen huono tenniksessä.'
Don't be 'Evil'
Avoid calling a person 'huono' unless you mean they are incompetent. Use 'paha' for moral badness.
Partitive for Food
When talking about food or drink quality, always use the partitive 'huonoa'.
Modesty is Key
If someone compliments you, it's very Finnish to say you are 'huono' at it.
Teste-toi
Fill in the blank with the correct form of 'huono'.
Minä olen ______ matematiikassa.
The subject is 'minä' (singular), so the adjective is in the basic singular form.
Which sentence is correct for 'I am bad at singing'?
How do you say 'I am bad at singing'?
When using a verb with 'huono', use the -maan form.
Match the Finnish phrase to its English meaning.
Match these:
These are common collocations with 'huono'.
Complete the dialogue.
A: Millainen elokuva oli? B: Se oli todella ______.
We are describing the quality of the movie (elokuva), so we use the adjective 'huono'.
🎉 Score : /4
Aides visuelles
Huono vs. Paha
Common Collocations
Skills
- • Matematiikka
- • Laulu
- • Urheilu
State
- • Olo
- • Itsetunto
- • Onni
Quality
- • Sää
- • Ruoka
- • Palvelu
Banque d exercices
4 exercicesMinä olen ______ matematiikassa.
The subject is 'minä' (singular), so the adjective is in the basic singular form.
How do you say 'I am bad at singing'?
When using a verb with 'huono', use the -maan form.
Associez chaque element a gauche avec son pair a droite :
These are common collocations with 'huono'.
A: Millainen elokuva oli? B: Se oli todella ______.
We are describing the quality of the movie (elokuva), so we use the adjective 'huono'.
🎉 Score : /4
Questions fréquentes
12 questionsYes, but it usually means they are bad at a specific role (e.g., 'huono pomo' - bad boss) rather than being an evil person.
'Huono' is about quality/skill. 'Paha' is about taste, smell, or moral evil.
Use the verb 'huonontua' or 'tulla huonommaksi'.
Yes, it is a neutral, descriptive word. It is not an insult unless directed at a person's character.
Yes, 'huono tie' means a road in poor condition (potholes, etc.).
The opposite is 'hyvä' (good).
Only in the phrase 'huono olo' (feeling sick). For general health, use 'heikko terveys'.
Yes, 'huonot uutiset' (bad news) is very common.
That is the partitive case, used for uncountable things like weather, food, or abstract concepts.
Yes, but slang often prefers 'paska' or 'surkea'.
Yes, 'Olen huono suomessa' (I am bad at Finnish).
It means 'bad luck'.
Expressions liées
huonosti
specialized formbadly (adverb)
paha
similarevil / bad tasting
heikko
similarweak
surkea
synonymmiserable / pathetic
kehno
synonymshoddy / poor
huonontua
builds onto get worse
