Signification
To have self-acceptance.
Contexte culturel
In Finland, 'olla sujut' is often linked to the concept of 'rehellisyys' (honesty). Being honest about one's flaws is the first step to being 'sujut'. The 'Law of Jante' (don't think you are special) makes 'olla sujut' a safe way to express self-worth without sounding arrogant. The phrase has seen a resurgence in Finnish social media as a translation for 'body positivity' and 'self-love' movements.
Use 'päästä' for the journey
Instead of just 'olla' (to be), use 'päästä' (to reach/get) to show you worked hard for that self-acceptance.
Don't forget the suffix
Saying 'sujut itse kanssa' sounds very broken. Always add -ni, -si, or -nsä.
Signification
To have self-acceptance.
Use 'päästä' for the journey
Instead of just 'olla' (to be), use 'päästä' (to reach/get) to show you worked hard for that self-acceptance.
Don't forget the suffix
Saying 'sujut itse kanssa' sounds very broken. Always add -ni, -si, or -nsä.
Teste-toi
Fill in the correct form of 'itse' with the possessive suffix.
Minä olen vihdoin sujut ________ kanssa.
Because the subject is 'Minä' (I), the reflexive pronoun must have the first-person singular suffix '-ni'.
Which sentence is the most natural way to say 'He is at peace with himself'?
Valitse oikea lause:
It requires the reflexive pronoun 'itsensä' and the postposition 'kanssa'.
Complete the dialogue.
A: Oletko sinä onnellinen? B: Kyllä, olen vihdoin ________.
'Sujut itseni kanssa' fits the context of being happy/at peace.
🎉 Score : /3
Aides visuelles
Banque d exercices
3 exercicesMinä olen vihdoin sujut ________ kanssa.
Because the subject is 'Minä' (I), the reflexive pronoun must have the first-person singular suffix '-ni'.
Valitse oikea lause:
It requires the reflexive pronoun 'itsensä' and the postposition 'kanssa'.
A: Oletko sinä onnellinen? B: Kyllä, olen vihdoin ________.
'Sujut itseni kanssa' fits the context of being happy/at peace.
🎉 Score : /3
Questions fréquentes
3 questionsIt's neutral. You can use it with friends or in a professional interview.
Yes, e.g., 'Oletko sujut hänen kanssaan?' (Are you even/cool with him?)
They are 99% interchangeable in this context. 'Sinut' is slightly more common in Western Finland.
Expressions liées
olla sinut itsensä kanssa
synonymTo be on first-name terms with oneself.
hyväksyä itsensä
similarTo accept oneself.
itsetunto
builds onSelf-esteem.
olla sovussa
similarTo be in harmony/peace.
