Signification
To be liked by many people.
Contexte culturel
Finns often prefer to be 'pidetty' (liked/respected) rather than 'suosittu' (popular), as 'suosittu' can sometimes imply a lack of depth or seeking attention. In the US, being 'popular' is often a primary social goal in high school, whereas in Finland, academic success or a specific hobby might carry more weight. Popularity (ninki) is often tied to 'kawaii' (cuteness) or 'coolness' in media, and being popular often means being a role model for the group. Similar to Finland, the 'Law of Jante' (Jantelagen) suggests that one shouldn't stand out too much, making 'popularity' a humble affair.
The 'Most' Popular
To say 'the most popular', use 'suosituin'. It's a very common word in reviews and rankings.
Plural Check
Don't forget to use 'suosittuja' when talking about multiple things in a general sense (e.g., 'Koirat ovat suosittuja').
Signification
To be liked by many people.
The 'Most' Popular
To say 'the most popular', use 'suosituin'. It's a very common word in reviews and rankings.
Plural Check
Don't forget to use 'suosittuja' when talking about multiple things in a general sense (e.g., 'Koirat ovat suosittuja').
Modesty Matters
If someone calls you 'suosittu', it's polite to deflect slightly with 'Kiitos, mutta olen vain oma itseni' (Thanks, but I'm just being myself).
Teste-toi
Fill in the correct form of 'suosittu'.
Nämä uudet pelit ovat erittäin ________.
Because 'pelit' (games) is plural, the adjective must be in the partitive plural form 'suosittuja'.
Which sentence is correct?
How do you say 'He is popular among his friends'?
'Keskuudessa' is the standard way to say 'among' a group in this context.
Complete the dialogue.
A: Onko tämä ravintola hyvä? B: On, se on tosi ________, joten meidän täytyy varata pöytä.
If a restaurant is popular (suosittu), you usually need to reserve a table.
Match the phrase to the situation.
You want to say a song is a hit on the radio.
'Suosittu' is the most natural word for a trending song.
🎉 Score : /4
Aides visuelles
Suosittu vs. Kuuluisa
Banque d exercices
4 exercicesNämä uudet pelit ovat erittäin ________.
Because 'pelit' (games) is plural, the adjective must be in the partitive plural form 'suosittuja'.
How do you say 'He is popular among his friends'?
'Keskuudessa' is the standard way to say 'among' a group in this context.
A: Onko tämä ravintola hyvä? B: On, se on tosi ________, joten meidän täytyy varata pöytä.
If a restaurant is popular (suosittu), you usually need to reserve a table.
You want to say a song is a hit on the radio.
'Suosittu' is the most natural word for a trending song.
🎉 Score : /4
Questions fréquentes
10 questionsNot really. It describes a general consensus, not your personal feeling. Use 'mukava' (nice) instead.
'Suosittu' is more about fame/trends, while 'pidetty' is more about being genuinely well-liked as a person.
You can say 'epäsuosittu'.
It is neutral. You can use it in a newspaper or a text message.
Yes, very much so! 'Suosittu ravintola' or 'suosittu lomakohde' are very common.
Usually, but it can be used for things you don't like, e.g., 'Tämä on suosittu mutta huono elokuva'.
Usually the genitive + 'keskuudessa' (among) or 'parissa'.
Use the verb 'suosituistua'.
Yes, a post with many likes is 'suosittu postaus'.
It might sound a bit arrogant in Finland. Better to say 'Minulla on paljon ystäviä'.
Expressions liées
olla pidetty
synonymto be well-liked
saavuttaa suosiota
builds onto gain popularity
olla huudossa
specialized formto be in high demand
yleisön suosikki
specialized formaudience favorite
epäsuosittu
contrastunpopular
