Signification
In an inappropriate location.
Contexte culturel
Finns value 'työrauha' (work peace) and not being in the way. Being 'väärässä paikassa' is often felt as a social burden. The concept of 'Kuuki yomenai' (not reading the air) is related. Being 'väärässä paikassa' in Japan is often about failing to read social cues. In the US, being 'in the wrong place' is often associated with the 'wrong side of the tracks' or safety concerns in urban areas. Similar to Finland, the 'Jantelagen' (Law of Jante) suggests one shouldn't stand out. Being 'väärässä paikassa' can mean standing out too much.
The 'Olla' Rule
Whenever you use 'olla', think of a static box. You are *in* the box (-ssa).
Agreement
Don't forget to put the -ssa on BOTH words. 'Väärä paikassa' is a common error.
Signification
In an inappropriate location.
The 'Olla' Rule
Whenever you use 'olla', think of a static box. You are *in* the box (-ssa).
Agreement
Don't forget to put the -ssa on BOTH words. 'Väärä paikassa' is a common error.
Social Softener
Use 'Minusta tuntuu, että...' (It feels to me that...) before the phrase to sound more polite and less blunt.
Teste-toi
Fill in the missing word with the correct case ending.
Minusta tuntuu, että olen väärässä _______.
The verb 'olla' (or 'olevani' here) requires the inessive case (-ssa) for location.
Which sentence is correct for someone who is lost?
Choose the correct sentence:
Both the adjective and the noun must have the -ssa ending.
Match the phrase variation to the situation.
Match: 1. Olen väärässä paikassa. 2. Menen väärään paikkaan. 3. Olen väärässä.
Olla + -ssa is state; Menna + -an is movement; Olla väärässä is factual error.
Complete the dialogue.
A: Anteeksi, onko tämä bussi Helsinkiin? B: Ei, tämä menee Tampereelle. Olet _______.
The person is currently in the wrong location (the bus).
🎉 Score : /4
Aides visuelles
Banque d exercices
4 exercicesMinusta tuntuu, että olen väärässä _______.
The verb 'olla' (or 'olevani' here) requires the inessive case (-ssa) for location.
Choose the correct sentence:
Both the adjective and the noun must have the -ssa ending.
Match: 1. Olen väärässä paikassa. 2. Menen väärään paikkaan. 3. Olen väärässä.
Olla + -ssa is state; Menna + -an is movement; Olla väärässä is factual error.
A: Anteeksi, onko tämä bussi Helsinkiin? B: Ei, tämä menee Tampereelle. Olet _______.
The person is currently in the wrong location (the bus).
🎉 Score : /4
Questions fréquentes
4 questionsNo, for a phone number you say 'väärä numero'.
It depends on the tone. 'Olet väärässä paikassa' can be helpful if they are lost, but blunt if they are at a party.
'Väärä paikka' is just the noun phrase (the wrong place). 'Väärässä paikassa' is the state of being in it.
Olen oikeassa paikassa.
Expressions liées
väärään aikaan
similarat the wrong time
olla pihalla
specialized formto be clueless
oikeassa paikassa
contrastin the right place
tuntea itsensä ulkopuoliseksi
synonymto feel like an outsider
