Signification
Not in any danger.
Contexte culturel
Finland is often cited as the world's safest country. This leads to a cultural phenomenon where 'turvallisuus' is taken for granted in public spaces, but highly discussed in politics. The 'Nordic Model' of the welfare state is designed to provide 'sosiaalinen turvallisuus' (social security) from cradle to grave. Finns are early adopters of technology and place high emphasis on 'tietoturva' (data security). Finnish law is very strict about 'työturvallisuus' (occupational safety). Every worker has the right to a safe environment.
The 'Shelter' Rule
If you can imagine a shelter or a shield around the thing, 'turvallinen' is likely the right word.
Don't call yourself 'turvallinen'
Unless you mean you are a safe person to be around. If you are hiding from a bear, say 'Olen turvassa!'
Signification
Not in any danger.
The 'Shelter' Rule
If you can imagine a shelter or a shield around the thing, 'turvallinen' is likely the right word.
Don't call yourself 'turvallinen'
Unless you mean you are a safe person to be around. If you are hiding from a bear, say 'Olen turvassa!'
Use with 'olo'
Combine it with 'olo' (feeling/state) to sound more natural: 'Minulla on turvallinen olo'.
Teste-toi
Valitse oikea sana lauseeseen.
Tämä vanha silta ei ole ________.
We are describing the quality of the bridge. 'Turvassa' would mean the bridge itself is hiding from danger, and 'varma' would mean the bridge is 'certain'.
Täytä puuttuva sana (olla-verbi + turvallinen).
Lapset ________ ________ pihalla.
The subject is plural (lapset), so the verb is 'ovat' and the adjective is 'turvallisia'.
Yhdistä tilanne ja oikea lause.
Tilanne: Olet ostamassa uutta kypärää.
When asking about the safety of a product, 'turvallinen' is the correct adjective.
Täydennä keskustelu.
A: Pelottaako sinua? B: Ei, sinun kanssasi minun on ________ olla.
The construction 'minun on turvallinen olla' is a standard way to express feeling safe.
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Aides visuelles
What can be 'turvallinen'?
Places
- • Koti
- • Kaupunki
- • Tie
Things
- • Auto
- • Lelu
- • Lääke
Abstract
- • Sijoitus
- • Valinta
- • Olo
Banque d exercices
4 exercicesTämä vanha silta ei ole ________.
We are describing the quality of the bridge. 'Turvassa' would mean the bridge itself is hiding from danger, and 'varma' would mean the bridge is 'certain'.
Lapset ________ ________ pihalla.
The subject is plural (lapset), so the verb is 'ovat' and the adjective is 'turvallisia'.
Tilanne: Olet ostamassa uutta kypärää.
When asking about the safety of a product, 'turvallinen' is the correct adjective.
A: Pelottaako sinua? B: Ei, sinun kanssasi minun on ________ olla.
The construction 'minun on turvallinen olla' is a standard way to express feeling safe.
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Questions fréquentes
5 questionsYes! It means they are a safe, reliable, and non-threatening person.
'Turvallinen' implies active protection or security, while 'vaaraton' simply means 'not dangerous' (like a harmless spider).
The most common way is 'Turvallista matkaa!'
It is neutral. It can be used in a legal document or a text message to a friend.
The nominative plural is 'turvalliset' and the partitive plural is 'turvallisia'.
Expressions liées
turvassa
similarIn safety / out of danger
turvaton
contrastUnsafe / insecure
turvapaikka
builds onAsylum / place of safety
varmistaa
specialized formTo ensure / to make safe
