Signification
Containing as much as possible.
Contexte culturel
Finns value personal space. A public place is often described as 'täynnä' (full) much sooner than in other cultures. Filling a cup 'täynnä' can be a sign of hospitality, but also a challenge not to spill while walking to the table. In autumn, the forests are 'täynnä marjoja' (full of berries), a phrase that sparks joy and activity in most Finns. The phrase 'Mitta on täynnä' (The measure is full) is a common way to express that someone's patience has run out.
The Partitive Rule
Always check the word after 'täynnä'. If it's not in the partitive, the sentence is likely wrong.
Emotional Weight
Saying 'Olen täynnä sinua' is a very strong way to say you are annoyed with someone. Use it sparingly!
Signification
Containing as much as possible.
The Partitive Rule
Always check the word after 'täynnä'. If it's not in the partitive, the sentence is likely wrong.
Emotional Weight
Saying 'Olen täynnä sinua' is a very strong way to say you are annoyed with someone. Use it sparingly!
Bus Etiquette
Remember that 'full' in Finland means 'no more empty double-seats'.
Teste-toi
Fill in the correct partitive form of the word in brackets.
Lasi on täynnä ______ (vesi).
The noun following 'täynnä' must be in the partitive case. The partitive of 'vesi' is 'vettä'.
Which sentence means 'The bus was full of people'?
Choose the correct Finnish translation.
We need the past tense 'oli' and the partitive plural 'ihmisiä'.
Match the Finnish phrase with its English meaning.
Match the following:
These are common collocations using 'täynnä'.
Complete the dialogue.
A: Haluatko kakkua? B: Ei kiitos, olen jo ______.
In this context, B is saying they are full from eating.
In which situation would you say 'Mitta on täynnä'?
Select the best context.
'Mitta on täynnä' is an idiom for reaching the limit of one's patience.
🎉 Score : /5
Aides visuelles
Banque d exercices
5 exercicesLasi on täynnä ______ (vesi).
The noun following 'täynnä' must be in the partitive case. The partitive of 'vesi' is 'vettä'.
Choose the correct Finnish translation.
We need the past tense 'oli' and the partitive plural 'ihmisiä'.
Associez chaque element a gauche avec son pair a droite :
These are common collocations using 'täynnä'.
A: Haluatko kakkua? B: Ei kiitos, olen jo ______.
In this context, B is saying they are full from eating.
Select the best context.
'Mitta on täynnä' is an idiom for reaching the limit of one's patience.
🎉 Score : /5
Questions fréquentes
10 questionsYes, but usually to say a place is full of people ('täynnä ihmisiä') or that you are fed up with someone ('täynnä sinua').
Technically it's an adverbial form, but it functions like a predicative adjective in English.
The opposite is 'tyhjä' (empty).
Yes, 'vatsa on täynnä' (stomach is full) is a very common way to say you've eaten enough.
No, 'täynnä' stays the same whether one thing or many things are full.
You say 'puolillaan'.
It is neutral and can be used in any context.
No, for that use 'täysikuu'.
It means 'absolutely packed' or 'jam-packed'.
Both are possible, but 'täynnä vettä' is the standard order.
Expressions liées
täpötäysi
similarCrammed full
täyttää
builds onTo fill
täyttyä
builds onTo become full
kukkura
specialized formHeaping full
pursuta
contrastTo overflow
