Signification
Reaching the destination.
Contexte culturel
Finns value 'asiallisuus' (matter-of-factness). Being 'perillä asioista' is a sign of a reliable and competent person. In Finland, it is polite to text 'Olen perillä' as soon as you arrive, especially if you are traveling to a remote cottage. Finnish meetings are often short. Being 'perillä' before the meeting starts is expected. Because of the vast forests, 'perillä' has a connotation of safety and having successfully navigated the wild.
The 'State' Rule
Always use 'olla perillä' when you are standing still at your destination. If you are moving, use 'perille'.
Case Matters
When talking about a topic you understand, don't forget the -sta/-stä ending on the topic word!
Signification
Reaching the destination.
The 'State' Rule
Always use 'olla perillä' when you are standing still at your destination. If you are moving, use 'perille'.
Case Matters
When talking about a topic you understand, don't forget the -sta/-stä ending on the topic word!
Sound like a Native
Use 'Olen perillä' instead of 'Olen täällä' when you've just finished a journey. it sounds much more natural.
Teste-toi
Fill in the correct form of the verb 'olla' and the word 'perillä'.
Me ________ ________ kello kuusi.
'Me' requires 'olemme', and 'perillä' is the state of being there.
Which sentence means 'I understand the plan'?
Valitse oikea lause:
The figurative sense uses the elative case (-sta).
Match the Finnish phrase with its English meaning.
Yhdistä parit:
All pairs are correctly matched in the options provided for this exercise type.
Complete the dialogue.
A: 'Milloin olette mökillä?' B: '________'
'Olemme perillä' correctly answers the question about being at the cottage.
🎉 Score : /4
Aides visuelles
Banque d exercices
4 exercicesMe ________ ________ kello kuusi.
'Me' requires 'olemme', and 'perillä' is the state of being there.
Valitse oikea lause:
The figurative sense uses the elative case (-sta).
Associez chaque element a gauche avec son pair a droite :
All pairs are correctly matched in the options provided for this exercise type.
A: 'Milloin olette mökillä?' B: '________'
'Olemme perillä' correctly answers the question about being at the cottage.
🎉 Score : /4
Questions fréquentes
5 questionsYes, but only in the sense of their location or their understanding. You can't be 'perillä' of a person like you are 'perillä' of a topic.
'Täällä' just means 'here'. 'Perillä' means 'here at the destination'. Use 'perillä' to emphasize the completion of a trip.
It is neutral. You can use it with your boss or your best friend.
You can say 'En ole ihan perillä' or 'En pysy perillä'.
Usually, yes. It can also be used with 'pysyä' (to stay) or 'saattaa' (to escort someone there).
Expressions liées
päästä perille
similarTo reach the destination.
olla kartalla
synonymTo be on the map / to know what's going on.
pysyä kärryillä
similarTo stay on the cart / to keep up.
olla ajan tasalla
similarTo be up to date.
