erittäin
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- An essential Finnish adverb meaning 'extremely' or 'highly'.
- Used to intensify adjectives and adverbs in formal and neutral contexts.
- Indeclinable, meaning it never changes form regardless of the sentence structure.
- A more professional alternative to the common spoken word 'tosi'.
The Finnish adverb erittäin is a powerful intensifier that translates most accurately to the English word extremely or highly. In the linguistic landscape of Finland, where communication is often characterized by precision and a certain degree of understatement, erittäin serves as a crucial tool for elevating the quality or degree of an adjective or another adverb to its upper echelons. It is derived from the root word eri, which signifies 'separate' or 'different,' suggesting that something described as erittäin stands apart from the ordinary or the average. It is not merely 'very' (which is typically hyvin); it is a step above, bordering on the superlative without requiring the grammatical complexity of superlative forms.
- Register and Frequency
- While tosi is the king of casual spoken Finnish (meaning 'really' or 'very'), erittäin is the standard for formal, professional, and neutral written Finnish. You will encounter it in news broadcasts, academic papers, business reports, and polite social interactions. It conveys a sense of seriousness and objective intensity that colloquial alternatives lack.
- Semantic Range
- It is used to amplify both positive and negative attributes. You can be erittäin iloinen (extremely happy) or erittäin pahoillaan (extremely sorry). Its versatility makes it one of the most useful adverbs for a learner to master early on, as it provides an immediate way to express strong opinions and observations with clarity.
Tämä projekti on erittäin merkittävä yrityksellemme.
Understanding when to use erittäin versus its synonyms is a mark of advanced fluency. If you are describing a weather phenomenon, erittäin kylmä (extremely cold) warns the listener of potential danger or severe discomfort. In a culinary context, erittäin maukas (extremely tasty) is a high compliment that suggests the food is exceptional. The word acts as a bridge between the basic and the sophisticated, allowing the speaker to avoid repetitive use of hyvin while maintaining a polished tone.
Hän on erittäin taitava pianisti.
In summary, erittäin is your go-to word for professional emphasis. It is stable, reliable, and universally understood across all Finnish dialects. Whether you are writing an email to a professor or describing a breathtaking sunset in Lapland, erittäin provides the necessary weight to your words, ensuring that your message of 'extremity' is conveyed with the appropriate level of Finnish gravitas.
Grammatically, erittäin is an indeclinable adverb. This is wonderful news for learners, as it means the word never changes its form, regardless of the case, number, or gender of the words around it. Its primary function is to modify adjectives or other adverbs, and its position in a sentence is almost always immediately preceding the word it is intensifying. This syntactic stability makes it one of the easiest 'big words' to integrate into your daily Finnish.
- Modifying Adjectives
- The most common use is [erittäin + adjective]. For example: erittäin kaunis (extremely beautiful), erittäin vaikea (extremely difficult). In this structure, erittäin boosts the adjective's meaning to its limit. If the adjective is in a specific case, like the partitive kaunista, erittäin remains unchanged: Näen erittäin kaunista unta (I am seeing an extremely beautiful dream).
- Modifying Adverbs
- You can also intensify how an action is performed: [erittäin + adverb]. For example: Hän juoksee erittäin nopeasti (He runs extremely fast). Here, it modifies the adverb nopeasti (fast) to show that the speed is exceptional.
Tämä on erittäin mielenkiintoinen kysymys.
A key point to remember is that erittäin cannot modify a verb directly. You cannot say *Minä erittäin rakastan sinua. Instead, you would use hyvin paljon or kovasti to intensify a verb. Erittäin is strictly for 'adjectives of degree.' If you want to use it with a verb, you must pair it with an adverb: Minä rakastan sinua erittäin paljon (I love you extremely much). This distinction is vital for maintaining natural-sounding Finnish.
Ruoka oli erittäin hyvää.
When using erittäin in complex sentences, such as those with multiple adjectives, it only modifies the word immediately following it. If you say erittäin kaunis ja iso talo, it means 'an extremely beautiful and big house' (the house is extremely beautiful, and it is also big). If you want both to be 'extreme,' you would say erittäin kaunis ja erittäin iso talo, though in practice, the first erittäin often carries over to the second adjective in casual contexts. However, for maximum clarity and emphasis, repeating the adverb is preferred in formal writing.
To truly master erittäin, one must understand its environmental habitat. It is a word of the 'standard language' (yleiskieli). If you turn on the evening news on Yle (Finland's national broadcaster), you will hear erittäin used multiple times within the first ten minutes. Journalists use it to describe the gravity of political situations, the intensity of weather patterns, or the significance of economic shifts. It provides a level of professional distance and accuracy that makes it indispensable for reporting.
- In the Workplace
- In a Finnish office, erittäin is the polite way to express strong feedback. A manager might say, Olen erittäin tyytyväinen työhösi (I am extremely satisfied with your work). This sounds more professional and deliberate than using tosi. It signals that the speaker has evaluated the situation and reached a firm conclusion.
- Academic and Scientific Contexts
- In research, precision is everything. Erittäin is used to describe results that are statistically significant or phenomena that are highly unusual. Phrases like erittäin harvinainen (extremely rare) or erittäin todennäköinen (extremely probable) are staples of Finnish scientific discourse.
Ulkona on erittäin liukasta.
You will also hear erittäin in service industries. A waiter in a high-end restaurant might describe a wine as erittäin hienostunut (extremely sophisticated). A salesperson might describe a product as erittäin kestävä (extremely durable). In these cases, the word is used to add value and prestige. It appeals to the customer's desire for quality and reliability, which are core Finnish values.
Tämä on erittäin hyvä uutinen!
Contrast this with the playground or the pub, where you are far more likely to hear tosi or even sikahyvä (pig-good, meaning 'awesome'). Using erittäin in a very casual setting among close friends might occasionally sound a bit stiff or even ironic, as if you are mock-reporting on your own life. However, it is never 'wrong.' It simply shifts the tone toward the formal. For a learner, using erittäin is a safe and effective way to be expressive without risking the misuse of slang.
Even though erittäin is grammatically simple because it doesn't inflect, there are several conceptual and syntactic pitfalls that English speakers often fall into. The most frequent error is treating it like the English word 'very' in all contexts, failing to recognize that Finnish has different intensifiers for different grammatical roles.
- Mistake 1: Modifying Verbs Directly
- In English, we can say 'I extremely dislike this.' In Finnish, you cannot say *Minä erittäin inhoan tätä. Erittäin requires an adjective or adverb to latch onto. To express this correctly, you must say Minä inhoan tätä erittäin paljon (I dislike this extremely much) or use a different intensifier like todella.
- Mistake 2: Confusing 'erittäin' with 'erityisesti'
- Learners often confuse erittäin (extremely) with erityisesti (especially/particularly). While they share the same root, they serve different functions. Erityisesti is used to single something out (Pidän hedelmistä, erityisesti omenista), while erittäin only measures intensity.
Väärin: Auto on erittäin nopeus. (The car is extremely speed.)
Oikein: Auto on erittäin nopea. (The car is extremely fast.)
Another mistake involves the 'formality mismatch.' Using erittäin in a sentence full of heavy slang can sound jarring. For example, *Se oli erittäin dulla (It was extremely [slang for 'cool']). While technically understandable, it mixes two different worlds of language. In such cases, tosi or ihan would be more appropriate. Consistency in register is a key part of sounding natural.
Väärin: Hän puhuu erittäin. (He speaks extremely.)
Oikein: Hän puhuu erittäin hyvin. (He speaks extremely well.)
Finally, avoid overusing erittäin. Just like 'extremely' in English, if every second word is 'extremely,' the word loses its impact. Finnish has a rich palette of intensifiers like kovin, sangen, vallan, and huomattavan. Learning when to use these alternatives will make your Finnish sound more nuanced and less repetitive. However, for a beginner or intermediate student, focusing on getting erittäin right is a fantastic starting point.
Finnish is a language that loves to express degrees of intensity. While erittäin is a versatile and common choice, it is part of a large family of words that can be used to modify adjectives and adverbs. Knowing the subtle differences between these synonyms will help you choose the right word for the right context, whether you are writing a formal letter or chatting with a neighbor.
- Hyvin (Very)
- This is the most common intensifier. It is slightly less intense than erittäin. If something is hyvin kaunis, it is very beautiful. If it is erittäin kaunis, it is truly exceptional. Hyvin is safe for almost any context.
- Tosi (Really / Very)
- The quintessential spoken Finnish intensifier. It is the equivalent of 'really' or 'so.' Tosi kiva (really nice). It is used constantly in daily life but should be avoided in formal essays or professional reports where erittäin would be better.
- Todella (Really / Truly)
- Similar to tosi but slightly more formal and versatile. It can also modify verbs (Todella rakastan tätä), which erittäin cannot do. It emphasizes the truth or reality of the quality.
- Äärimmäisen (Extremely / Utterly)
- The 'final boss' of intensifiers. It comes from the word ääri (edge/extreme). This is stronger than erittäin. Use this only when something is at the absolute limit, like äärimmäisen vaarallinen (extremely dangerous).
Vertailu:
- Aika hyvä (Quite good)
- Hyvin hyvä (Very good)
- Erittäin hyvä (Extremely good)
- Äärimmäisen hyvä (Exceedingly good)
For those looking to add a literary or old-fashioned flair to their Finnish, words like sangen (quite/rather) or ylen (excessively/very) are excellent choices. Sangen is often used in older literature or by people who want to sound sophisticated and slightly reserved. Ylen is even more rare today and often appears in fixed expressions or poetic contexts. On the other hand, vallan (quite/entirely) is a charming word that you might hear in certain dialects or from older speakers.
By experimenting with these alternatives, you will find that your Finnish becomes more colorful and precise. However, erittäin remains the most reliable 'middle ground' for high intensity—it is stronger than 'very' but more grounded and professional than 'really' or 'utterly.' It is the workhorse of the Finnish intensifier system, and mastering it provides a solid foundation for all your future linguistic explorations.
How Formal Is It?
रोचक तथ्य
The root 'eri' is so versatile that it forms the basis for words ranging from 'divorce' (ero) to 'excellent' (erinomainen). Using 'erittäin' literally implies that the quality is so high it stands 'apart' from the rest.
उच्चारण मार्गदर्शिका
- Pronouncing the 'r' as an English approximant instead of a trill.
- Failing to double the 't' sound (gemination).
- Pronouncing the 'ä' like an 'a' (it should be like the 'a' in 'cat').
- Misplacing the stress on the second syllable.
कठिनाई स्तर
Very easy to recognize as it appears frequently in all texts.
Easy to use because it doesn't inflect, but requires knowing which words it can modify.
Requires mastering the trilled 'r' and the long 'tt' sound.
Easy to hear due to its distinct rhythm and common usage.
आगे क्या सीखें
पूर्वापेक्षाएँ
आगे सीखें
उन्नत
ज़रूरी व्याकरण
Adverbs of degree precede the adjective they modify.
erittäin (adv) + kaunis (adj)
Adverbs of degree are indeclinable (no case endings).
erittäin (stays same in all cases)
Intensifying verbs requires 'erittäin paljon' or similar.
Minä pidän tästä erittäin paljon. (NOT: Minä erittäin pidän tästä.)
Comparison: erittäin > hyvin > melko.
erittäin hyvä (best) > hyvin hyvä (very good) > melko hyvä (quite good)
Erittäin is used in both positive and negative intensity.
erittäin iloinen (positive) vs erittäin surullinen (negative)
स्तर के अनुसार उदाहरण
Tämä kahvi on erittäin hyvää.
This coffee is extremely good.
Erittäin modifies the adjective hyvää (good).
Ulkona on erittäin kylmä.
It is extremely cold outside.
Erittäin modifies the adjective kylmä (cold).
Hän on erittäin ystävällinen.
He/She is extremely friendly.
Erittäin modifies the adjective ystävällinen (friendly).
Tämä kirja on erittäin iso.
This book is extremely big.
Erittäin modifies the adjective iso (big).
Minulla on erittäin nälkä.
I am extremely hungry.
In Finnish, 'nälkä' is a noun, but this is a common idiomatic use where 'erittäin' intensifies the state of hunger.
Tämä on erittäin tärkeää.
This is extremely important.
Erittäin modifies the adjective tärkeää (important).
Auto on erittäin nopea.
The car is extremely fast.
Erittäin modifies the adjective nopea (fast).
Se on erittäin kaunis kukka.
It is an extremely beautiful flower.
Erittäin modifies the adjective kaunis (beautiful).
Sää on tänään erittäin aurinkoinen.
The weather is extremely sunny today.
Erittäin modifies the adjective aurinkoinen (sunny).
Hän puhuu suomea erittäin hyvin.
He/She speaks Finnish extremely well.
Erittäin modifies the adverb hyvin (well).
Tämä tehtävä oli erittäin vaikea.
This task was extremely difficult.
Past tense 'oli' (was) used with 'erittäin' and 'vaikea'.
Olen erittäin väsynyt työpäivän jälkeen.
I am extremely tired after the workday.
Erittäin modifies the adjective väsynyt (tired).
Hän on erittäin taitava leipuri.
He/She is an extremely skilled baker.
Erittäin modifies the adjective taitava (skilled).
Tämä kaupunki on erittäin vanha.
This city is extremely old.
Erittäin modifies the adjective vanha (old).
Matka oli erittäin mielenkiintoinen.
The trip was extremely interesting.
Erittäin modifies the adjective mielenkiintoinen (interesting).
Hän juoksee erittäin nopeasti.
He/She runs extremely fast.
Erittäin modifies the adverb nopeasti (fast).
On erittäin tärkeää noudattaa sääntöjä.
It is extremely important to follow the rules.
Formal use of 'erittäin' in an impersonal construction.
Tämä on erittäin harvinainen luonnonilmiö.
This is an extremely rare natural phenomenon.
Erittäin modifies the adjective harvinainen (rare).
Hän suhtautuu asiaan erittäin vakavasti.
He/She takes the matter extremely seriously.
Erittäin modifies the adverb vakavasti (seriously).
Yritys on erittäin menestynyt alallaan.
The company is extremely successful in its field.
Erittäin modifies the adjective menestynyt (successful).
Tämä ratkaisu on erittäin käytännöllinen.
This solution is extremely practical.
Erittäin modifies the adjective käytännöllinen (practical).
Olen erittäin kiitollinen avustasi.
I am extremely grateful for your help.
Erittäin modifies the adjective kiitollinen (grateful).
Tilanne on erittäin monimutkainen.
The situation is extremely complicated.
Erittäin modifies the adjective monimutkainen (complicated).
Hän on erittäin kokenut asiantuntija.
He/She is an extremely experienced expert.
Erittäin modifies the adjective kokenut (experienced).
Tulokset ovat erittäin rohkaisevia.
The results are extremely encouraging.
Erittäin modifies the present participle 'rohkaisevia' acting as an adjective.
Hän on erittäin sivistynyt ihminen.
He/She is an extremely cultured/educated person.
Erittäin modifies the adjective sivistynyt (cultured/educated).
Tämä on erittäin kiistanalainen aihe.
This is an extremely controversial topic.
Erittäin modifies the adjective kiistanalainen (controversial).
On erittäin epätodennäköistä, että sataa.
It is extremely unlikely that it will rain.
Erittäin modifies the adjective epätodennäköistä (unlikely).
Hän suoriutui tehtävästä erittäin mallikkaasti.
He/She performed the task extremely exemplarily.
Erittäin modifies the adverb mallikkaasti (exemplarily).
Tämä on erittäin tehokas menetelmä.
This is an extremely effective method.
Erittäin modifies the adjective tehokas (effective).
Olen erittäin pahoillani tapahtuneesta.
I am extremely sorry about what happened.
Erittäin modifies the adverbial phrase 'pahoillani' (sorry).
Hän on erittäin vaikutusvaltainen johtaja.
He/She is an extremely influential leader.
Erittäin modifies the adjective vaikutusvaltainen (influential).
Teos on erittäin hienovaraisesti sommiteltu.
The work is extremely subtly composed.
Erittäin modifies the adverb hienovaraisesti (subtly).
Hän on erittäin perehtynyt tähän problematiikkaan.
He/She is extremely well-versed in this problematics.
Erittäin modifies the past participle 'perehtynyt' (well-versed).
Tämä on erittäin arkaluonteinen poliittinen kysymys.
This is an extremely sensitive political question.
Erittäin modifies the adjective arkaluonteinen (sensitive/delicate).
Löydös on erittäin merkityksellinen tieteelle.
The discovery is extremely significant for science.
Erittäin modifies the adjective merkityksellinen (significant).
Hän puhui erittäin vakuuttavaan sävyyn.
He/She spoke in an extremely convincing tone.
Erittäin modifies the adjective vakuuttavaan (convincing).
Tilanne vaatii erittäin huolellista harkintaa.
The situation requires extremely careful consideration.
Erittäin modifies the adjective huolellista (careful).
Tämä on erittäin poikkeuksellinen menettelytapa.
This is an extremely exceptional procedure.
Erittäin modifies the adjective poikkeuksellinen (exceptional).
Hän on erittäin arvostettu tutkija.
He/She is an extremely respected researcher.
Erittäin modifies the adjective arvostettu (respected).
Kirjailijan tyyli on erittäin vivahteikas.
The author's style is extremely nuanced.
Erittäin modifies the adjective vivahteikas (nuanced).
Hän analysoi tilanteen erittäin terävänäköisesti.
He/She analyzed the situation extremely perceptively.
Erittäin modifies the adverb terävänäköisesti (perceptively).
Tämä on erittäin varteenotettava vaihtoehto.
This is an extremely noteworthy/considerable alternative.
Erittäin modifies the adjective varteenotettava (considerable).
Hän on erittäin lahjakas ja monipuolinen taiteilija.
He/She is an extremely talented and versatile artist.
Erittäin modifies two adjectives joined by 'ja'.
Teoria on erittäin vankalla pohjalla.
The theory is on an extremely solid foundation.
Erittäin modifies the adjective vankalla (solid).
Hän ilmaisi asiansa erittäin ytimekkäästi.
He/She expressed the matter extremely concisely.
Erittäin modifies the adverb ytimekkäästi (concisely).
Tämä on erittäin suositeltava toimintatapa.
This is an extremely recommended course of action.
Erittäin modifies the adjective suositeltava (recommended).
Hän on erittäin perusteellinen työssään.
He/She is extremely thorough in his/her work.
Erittäin modifies the adjective perusteellinen (thorough).
समानार्थी शब्द
विलोम शब्द
सामान्य शब्द संयोजन
सामान्य वाक्यांश
— Extremely well. Used to describe performance or health.
Kaikki sujuu erittäin hyvin.
— Extremely little. Used to emphasize a small amount.
Meillä on erittäin vähän aikaa.
— Extremely probably. Used for high likelihood.
Hän tulee erittäin todennäköisesti.
— Extremely clearly. Used for clarity of thought or sight.
Hän selitti asian erittäin selvästi.
— Extremely badly. Used for poor performance or condition.
Nukuin viime yönä erittäin huonosti.
अक्सर इससे भ्रम होता है
Means 'especially' or 'particularly'. Erittäin only means 'extremely'.
Means 'separately'. Erittäin is an intensifier.
Means 'excellent'. Erittäin is an adverb meaning 'extremely'.
मुहावरे और अभिव्यक्तियाँ
— A way to emphasize that something is done specifically and separately.
Mainitsen tämän erittäin ja erikseen.
formal— Not particularly. Used as a modest or understated negative.
Oletko väsynyt? - En erittäin.
neutral— To a very great extent. A formal way to show scale.
Tämä vaikuttaa meihin erittäin suuressa määrin.
formal— Extremely warmly. Used when recommending or greeting.
Suosittelen tätä erittäin lämpimästi.
neutral— Extremely strongly. Used for opinions or smells.
Olen erittäin vahvasti tätä mieltä.
neutral— Extremely fine/great. A common expression of approval.
Se on erittäin hienoa!
neutral— Extremely bad/evil. Used for serious mistakes or flavors.
Tämä on erittäin paha virhe.
neutral— Extremely precise/accurate. Used for measurements or people.
Hän on erittäin tarkka ihminen.
neutral— Extremely deep. Used for water, thoughts, or sleep.
Hän on erittäin syvässä unessa.
neutral— Extremely high. Used for mountains, prices, or status.
Tämä on erittäin korkea hinta.
neutralआसानी से भ्रमित होने वाले
Both start with 'eri-'.
'Erityisesti' is used for picking one thing out (especially), while 'erittäin' is for intensity (extremely).
Pidän marjoista, erityisesti mansikoista. vs. Mansikat ovat erittäin hyviä.
Both start with 'eri-'.
'Erikseen' means something is done separately or individually. 'Erittäin' is a degree marker.
Maksamme laskut erikseen. vs. Lasku on erittäin suuri.
Both mean 'really/extremely'.
'Todella' can modify verbs (Todella rakastan), but 'erittäin' cannot (must be: erittäin paljon).
Todella hienoa! vs. Erittäin hienoa!
Both mean 'very'.
'Hyvin' is the standard 'very'. 'Erittäin' is stronger and more formal.
Hyvin tehty. vs. Erittäin hyvin tehty.
Both mean 'very'.
'Tosi' is informal/spoken. 'Erittäin' is formal/written.
Tosi siistiä! vs. Erittäin mielenkiintoista.
वाक्य संरचनाएँ
Tämä on erittäin + [adjective].
Tämä on erittäin hyvä.
Hän on erittäin + [adjective] + [noun].
Hän on erittäin taitava kokki.
Se tapahtuu erittäin + [adverb].
Se tapahtuu erittäin nopeasti.
Olen erittäin + [adjective] + [case ending].
Olen erittäin tyytyväinen sinuun.
On erittäin + [adjective] + että...
On erittäin todennäköistä, että hän tulee.
[Noun] on erittäin + [adverb] + [participle].
Kirja on erittäin taitavasti kirjoitettu.
Hän suhtautuu [noun-illative] erittäin + [adverb].
Hän suhtautuu työhön erittäin vakavasti.
Tilanne vaatii erittäin + [adjective] + [noun-partitive].
Tilanne vaatii erittäin tarkkaa analyysia.
शब्द परिवार
संज्ञा
क्रिया
विशेषण
संबंधित
इसे कैसे इस्तेमाल करें
High in written and formal spoken Finnish.
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Minä erittäin pidän tästä.
→
Minä pidän tästä erittäin paljon.
Erittäin cannot modify a verb directly. It needs an adverb like 'paljon'.
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Se on erittäin auto.
→
Se on erittäin hieno auto.
Erittäin must modify an adjective, not a noun.
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Erittäinä päivänä...
→
Eräänä päivänä...
Learners confuse 'erittäin' with 'eräs' (a certain). 'Eräänä päivänä' means 'one day'.
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Hän on erityisesti pitkä.
→
Hän on erittäin pitkä.
'Erityisesti' means 'especially', not 'extremely'.
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Tämä on erittäinä hyvää.
→
Tämä on erittäin hyvää.
'Erittäin' is indeclinable and should never have case endings like -ä.
सुझाव
Trill that R
The 'r' in 'erittäin' is a classic Finnish trill. Practice by putting your tongue behind your upper teeth and blowing air to make it vibrate. A strong 'r' makes the word sound more authoritative.
The Adjective Rule
Always pair 'erittäin' with an adjective or adverb. If you find yourself wanting to use it with a verb, just add 'paljon' at the end.
Professionalism
Use 'erittäin' in job interviews and formal emails. It shows a good command of standard Finnish ('yleiskieli') and sounds more professional than 'tosi'.
Weather Warnings
In winter, listen for 'erittäin liukasta' (extremely slippery). It's a very common and important phrase for safety in Finland.
Word Family
Learn 'erityinen' (special) and 'erikseen' (separately) alongside 'erittäin'. They all share the same root and will help you understand the 'separateness' of Finnish logic.
News Anchor Voice
News anchors love this word. Try to mimic their intonation when they say 'erittäin'. It usually has a downward, firm pitch.
Email Openings
In formal letters, you might see 'Erittäin kunnioittavasti' (Most respectfully), although this is quite old-fashioned now.
Not for Nouns
Remember, 'erittäin' modifies quality, not quantity of things. You can't have 'erittäin autoja'. You can have 'erittäin paljon autoja' (extremely many cars).
Compliments
'Erittäin hyvää työtä' (Extremely good work) is a top-tier compliment in a Finnish workplace. Use it to impress your colleagues.
Scale of Intensity
Visualize a scale from 1 to 10. 'Hyvin' is a 7, 'erittäin' is a 9, and 'äärimmäisen' is a 10.
याद करें
स्मृति सहायक
Think of 'ERI-tt-äin'. 'ERI' sounds like 'Eerie'. If something is 'eerie-ly' good, it is 'ERITTÄIN' (extremely) good.
दृश्य संबंध
Imagine a person standing SEPARATELY (eri) from a crowd because they are EXTREMELY (erittäin) tall.
Word Web
चैलेंज
Try to describe five things in your room using 'erittäin' + an adjective. (e.g., erittäin pehmeä sänky, erittäin vanha kirja).
शब्द की उत्पत्ति
Derived from the Finnish root 'eri', which means 'separate', 'different', or 'distinct'. It is an ancient Finnic root.
मूल अर्थ: The original sense was related to being 'separately' or 'distinctly' something, which evolved into a marker of high degree.
Uralic (Finnic branch).सांस्कृतिक संदर्भ
'Erittäin' is neutral and has no negative sensitivities, but like all intensifiers, it can sound sarcastic if used with a specific tone in negative situations.
English speakers often use 'extremely' or 'very' as filler words. In Finnish, 'erittäin' is more deliberate. Avoid overusing it in every sentence to sound more native.
असल ज़िंदगी में अभ्यास करें
वास्तविक संदर्भ
Weather
- erittäin kylmä sää
- erittäin liukas tie
- erittäin kova tuuli
- erittäin kaunis päivä
Feedback
- erittäin hyvä työ
- erittäin hieno suoritus
- erittäin tyytyväinen asiakas
- erittäin taitava kollega
Importance
- erittäin tärkeä viesti
- erittäin kiireellinen asia
- erittäin salainen tieto
- erittäin hyödyllinen vinkki
Difficulty
- erittäin vaikea koe
- erittäin monimutkainen ohje
- erittäin haastava tehtävä
- erittäin raskas työ
Quantity
- erittäin paljon aikaa
- erittäin vähän vettä
- erittäin suuri määrä
- erittäin pieni mahdollisuus
बातचीत की शुरुआत
"Tämä on erittäin mielenkiintoinen puheenaihe, eikö vain?"
"Oletko erittäin kiireinen tällä viikolla?"
"Tämä ravintola on erittäin suosittu, oletko käynyt täällä ennen?"
"Tämä kirja vaikuttaa erittäin hyvältä, suosittelen sitä."
"Onko tänään erittäin kylmä ulkona?"
डायरी विषय
Kirjoita erittäin mielenkiintoisesta päivästäsi.
Mikä on erittäin tärkeää elämässäsi juuri nyt?
Kuvaile erittäin kaunista paikkaa, jossa olet käynyt.
Onko jokin asia ollut sinulle erittäin vaikea oppia?
Mistä olet erittäin kiitollinen tänään?
अक्सर पूछे जाने वाले सवाल
10 सवालNo, you cannot use 'erittäin' directly with a verb. You must use it with an adverb like 'paljon' (much). For example, say 'Pidän siitä erittäin paljon' instead of 'Minä erittäin pidän siitä'.
Yes, 'erittäin' is the standard formal and neutral way to express 'extremely' in Finnish. 'Tosi' is very common in spoken language but is considered informal.
No, 'erittäin' is an indeclinable adverb. It always stays exactly the same, no matter what other words are in the sentence.
'Äärimmäisen' is even stronger than 'erittäin'. It means 'exceedingly' or 'utterly', while 'erittäin' means 'extremely'.
Use 'erittäin' when you want to emphasize a higher degree of intensity than just 'very'. It's also better for formal contexts.
It almost always comes directly before the adjective or adverb it modifies.
No, that is incorrect. You should say 'erittäin paljon kiitoksia' or simply 'kiitos paljon'.
Yes, it is one of the most common words in Finnish news reports to describe the intensity of events.
The root 'eri' means 'separate', 'different', or 'distinct'. It suggests that the thing being described stands out from the rest.
Yes, but it's less common. Usually, 'kovin' or 'erityisen' is used in negative sentences (e.g., 'En ole erityisen väsynyt'). However, 'erittäin' can be used for strong negative emphasis (e.g., 'Tämä ei ole erittäin hyvä idea').
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Listen and transcribe: 'Tämä on erittäin hyvä.'
Listen and transcribe: 'Erittäin kylmä sää.'
Listen and transcribe: 'Hän puhuu erittäin hyvin.'
Listen and transcribe: 'Ruoka oli erittäin maukasta.'
Listen and transcribe: 'Tämä on erittäin tärkeä asia.'
Listen and transcribe: 'Olen erittäin kiitollinen.'
Listen and transcribe: 'Tilanne on erittäin monimutkainen.'
Listen and transcribe: 'Se on erittäin todennäköistä.'
Listen and transcribe: 'Hän on erittäin arvostettu tutkija.'
Listen and transcribe: 'Asia vaatii erittäin tarkkaa harkintaa.'
Listen and transcribe: 'Kirjailijan tyyli on erittäin vivahteikas.'
Listen and transcribe: 'Hän ilmaisi asiansa erittäin ytimekkäästi.'
Listen and transcribe: 'Erittäin iso talo.'
Listen and transcribe: 'Olen erittäin väsynyt.'
Listen and transcribe: 'Kiitos erittäin paljon.'
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Summary
Use 'erittäin' before an adjective to say something is 'extremely' that way. For example, 'erittäin hyvä' means 'extremely good.' It is the perfect word for professional and polite emphasis.
- An essential Finnish adverb meaning 'extremely' or 'highly'.
- Used to intensify adjectives and adverbs in formal and neutral contexts.
- Indeclinable, meaning it never changes form regardless of the sentence structure.
- A more professional alternative to the common spoken word 'tosi'.
Trill that R
The 'r' in 'erittäin' is a classic Finnish trill. Practice by putting your tongue behind your upper teeth and blowing air to make it vibrate. A strong 'r' makes the word sound more authoritative.
The Adjective Rule
Always pair 'erittäin' with an adjective or adverb. If you find yourself wanting to use it with a verb, just add 'paljon' at the end.
Professionalism
Use 'erittäin' in job interviews and formal emails. It shows a good command of standard Finnish ('yleiskieli') and sounds more professional than 'tosi'.
Weather Warnings
In winter, listen for 'erittäin liukasta' (extremely slippery). It's a very common and important phrase for safety in Finland.
संबंधित सामग्री
general के और शब्द
aiemmin
B1पहले: मैंने इसे पहले देखा है।
aiheinen
B2themed or related to a topic
aiheuttaa
B1to cause
aiheutua
B2के कारण होना, से उत्पन्न होना। 'देरी बारिश के कारण हुई थी।'
aikaa vievä
B1इसका मतलब है 'समय लेने वाला'। उदाहरण के लिए: 'यह एक समय लेने वाला काम है।'
aikaisin
A2early
aikoa
A2Aikoa का मतलब है भविष्य में कुछ करने का इरादा या योजना बनाना। इसका उपयोग तब किया जाता है जब आपका कोई विशिष्ट इरादा होता है।
aivan
A2exactly or quite
ajankohtainen
B1यह विषय वर्तमान में बहुत प्रासंगिक है।
ajatella
A1to think