Signification
To exit a place.
Contexte culturel
Finns value personal space. 'Tulla ulos' from one's home is often a deliberate act. In winter, 'tulla ulos' is a challenge due to the cold, making it a common topic of conversation. The phrase 'tulla ulos' is used in 'Kaapista ulos' - a popular Finnish TV show where people reveal their secrets or identities, showing the phrase's deep integration into media. In the startup world of Helsinki (Slush), 'tulla ulos' is used for 'stealth mode' companies finally revealing their product. Finns have a specific relationship with the sun. When the sun 'tulee ulos' after a long winter, it is a major cultural event and mood booster.
Product Talk
When talking about movies, games, or books, 'tulla ulos' is your best friend. It sounds very natural and modern.
The 'Go' Trap
Avoid translating 'I'm going out tonight' as 'Tulen ulos tänä iltana'. It sounds like you're announcing your sexuality or just standing on your porch.
Signification
To exit a place.
Product Talk
When talking about movies, games, or books, 'tulla ulos' is your best friend. It sounds very natural and modern.
The 'Go' Trap
Avoid translating 'I'm going out tonight' as 'Tulen ulos tänä iltana'. It sounds like you're announcing your sexuality or just standing on your porch.
Case Mastery
Always remember the -sta/-stä ending for the place. 'Tulla ulos taloSTA', 'Tulla ulos autoSTA'.
Teste-toi
Fill in the correct form of 'tulla ulos'.
Uusi elokuva ________ ensi kuussa.
We use the present tense 'tulee ulos' for a future release date.
Which sentence means 'He came out of the closet'?
Valitse oikea lause:
'Tulla ulos kaapista' is the full idiom for coming out.
Match the sentence to the situation.
Lause: 'Aurinko tuli ulos.'
This is a common way to say the sun appeared from behind clouds.
Complete the dialogue.
A: 'Missä olet?' B: 'Olen kaupassa, mutta ________ ihan kohta.'
The speaker is inside and moving towards the outside where the other person likely is.
🎉 Score : /4
Aides visuelles
Banque d exercices
4 exercicesUusi elokuva ________ ensi kuussa.
We use the present tense 'tulee ulos' for a future release date.
Valitse oikea lause:
'Tulla ulos kaapista' is the full idiom for coming out.
Lause: 'Aurinko tuli ulos.'
This is a common way to say the sun appeared from behind clouds.
A: 'Missä olet?' B: 'Olen kaupassa, mutta ________ ihan kohta.'
The speaker is inside and moving towards the outside where the other person likely is.
🎉 Score : /4
Questions fréquentes
10 questionsNo, for leaving a job, use 'irtisanoutua' (to resign) or 'lähteä' (to leave).
No, it is the standard, respectful term for coming out in the LGBTQ+ context.
'Ilmestyä' is more formal and used specifically for publications. 'Tulla ulos' is more versatile and common in speech.
No, in context, 'hän tuli ulos' is perfectly understood to mean they came out of the closet.
Yes, specifically for the sun or moon appearing from behind clouds.
It is 'tulla ulos'. 'Ulkoa' means 'from the outside' (e.g., coming from the yard into the house).
You can say 'Totuus tuli julki' or 'Totuus tuli ilmi'. 'Totuus tuli ulos' is also used but slightly less common.
Yes, 'tulla ulos salaisuuden kanssa' (to come out with a secret) is possible.
Yes, for product launches and press releases.
The opposite of 'tulla ulos' (to come out) is 'mennä sisään' (to go in).
Expressions liées
astua ulos
similarto step out
päästä ulos
similarto get out
tulla julki
specialized formto become public
ilmestyä
synonymto appear / be published
mennä ulos
contrastto go out
