Signification
Gaining fame or reputation.
Contexte culturel
Finns value 'asiamies' (a person of substance). Becoming known for a skill is more respected than becoming known for personality alone. In the north, many people 'tulevat tunnetuiksi' for their relationship with nature or traditional crafts like 'duodji'. In Helsinki's tech world, 'tulla tunnetuksi' is often linked to 'Slush' (the world's leading startup event). Heavy metal is a huge part of Finnish identity. Many bands 'tulivat tunnetuiksi' globally in the early 2000s.
The 'Why' Rule
Always remember to use the -sta/-stä ending for the reason someone is known. It's the most common mistake for learners!
Modesty Matters
When talking about yourself, it's often better to say 'Haluaisin kehittyä taitavaksi' (I want to become skilled) rather than 'Haluaisin tulla tunnetuksi' (I want to become known), as the latter can sound a bit arrogant in Finnish culture.
Signification
Gaining fame or reputation.
The 'Why' Rule
Always remember to use the -sta/-stä ending for the reason someone is known. It's the most common mistake for learners!
Modesty Matters
When talking about yourself, it's often better to say 'Haluaisin kehittyä taitavaksi' (I want to become skilled) rather than 'Haluaisin tulla tunnetuksi' (I want to become known), as the latter can sound a bit arrogant in Finnish culture.
Don't forget the -ksi
Without the -ksi, the sentence 'Hän tuli tunnettu' sounds like 'He arrived known,' which makes no sense.
Teste-toi
Fill in the correct form of 'tunnetuksi' or the 'why' part.
Hän tuli ______ (known) taitavana kokkina.
The verb 'tulla' requires the translative case (-ksi) to mean 'to become.'
Choose the correct sentence.
How do you say: 'The city became known for its parks'?
We need 'tunnetuksi' (translative) and 'puistoistaan' (elative + possessive) for 'for its parks.'
Match the Finnish phrase with its English meaning.
Match the following:
These are all related to reputation but have different nuances.
Complete the dialogue.
A: Miksi tämä ravintola on niin suosittu? B: Se ______ ______ (has become known) hyvästä pizzasta.
The perfect tense 'on tullut' is best here because the restaurant is still known for it now.
🎉 Score : /4
Aides visuelles
Banque d exercices
4 exercicesHän tuli ______ (known) taitavana kokkina.
The verb 'tulla' requires the translative case (-ksi) to mean 'to become.'
How do you say: 'The city became known for its parks'?
We need 'tunnetuksi' (translative) and 'puistoistaan' (elative + possessive) for 'for its parks.'
Associez chaque element a gauche avec son pair a droite :
These are all related to reputation but have different nuances.
A: Miksi tämä ravintola on niin suosittu? B: Se ______ ______ (has become known) hyvästä pizzasta.
The perfect tense 'on tullut' is best here because the restaurant is still known for it now.
🎉 Score : /4
Questions fréquentes
10 questionsNo, it can be used for companies, cities, books, or even ideas. For example: 'Tämä kirja tuli tunnetuksi kaikkialla.'
Yes, you can be 'tunnettu' for something bad, though 'saada huono maine' (get a bad reputation) is also common.
'Tunnettu' means known/recognized. 'Kuuluisa' means famous. You can be 'tunnettu' in your office, but 'kuuluisa' implies the whole world knows you.
'Tunnetuksi' (translative) implies a *change* into that state. 'Tunnetuna' (essive) implies you *already* are in that state while doing something else.
It is neutral. You can use it in a newspaper or with your friends.
Use the essive case: 'Hän tuli tunnetuksi sankarina' (He became known as a hero).
Yes: 'Tultiin tunnetuksi' (We/One became known).
You can just say 'Hän on tunnettu' (He is known), but that doesn't describe the process of *becoming*.
Yes, it's the perfect phrase for 'going viral' or gaining a following.
The opposite is 'pysyä tuntemattomana' (to stay unknown).
Expressions liées
tulla kuuluisaksi
similarTo become famous
saada mainetta
similarTo gain reputation
tehdä nimeä
builds onTo make a name for oneself
olla esillä
relatedTo be in the spotlight
painua unholaan
contrastTo sink into oblivion
